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Mike Koenigs warns founders as zero-click Google searches hit 68%
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New SparkToro data shows most U.S. Google searches now end without a click, pushing founders to rethink how buyers discover brands.
KEBEL expands collision repair parts supply for U.S. and European vehicles
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Danyang Wanjiang Auto Parts Co., Ltd. says its KEBEL brand is scaling certified exterior body components for American and German vehicle series as repair networks face inventory delays and fitment problems.
Guavy adds U.S. equities to its market sentiment engine
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Guavy has launched real-time sentiment coverage for 32 U.S. companies, expanding its intelligence engine to a fourth market ahead of schedule.
U.S. oil industry eyes Venezuela reopening ahead of Houston summit
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Rising crude flows to the United States, new OFAC license changes and renewed activity in banking, drilling and logistics are pulling more attention back to Venezuela’s energy market.
Are You Investable helps new founders prepare for funding as business formation hits records
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More than 6 million U.S. business applications were filed in the trailing 12 months ending June 2026, as AI disruption, higher costs and job uncertainty push more Americans into entrepreneurship.
ZenaTech sees tariff boost for U.S.-made drones
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ZenaTech says new U.S. tariffs on imported drones could improve the competitive position of its ZenaDrone subsidiary, which makes drones in the U.S. and uses a vertically integrated supply chain tied to Taiwan.
Shreveport coach ranks No. 1 in U.S. ActionCOACH honors
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Everardo Recendiz, a Shreveport-based business and executive coach, was named the top ActionCOACH coach in the United States and No. 7 globally.
DRC cites record U.S. trade growth as AGOA renewal nears
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The Democratic Republic of the Congo says bilateral trade with the United States hit a record $2.15 billion in 2025 under AGOA, up from $541 million in 2024. The government is urging Washington to renew DRC eligibility, arguing the program is…
Knox Law wins top labor and employment honor in The Legal Intelligencer’s 2026 Best Of survey
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Knox McLaughlin Gornall & Sennett, P.C. was named Pennsylvania’s top Labor and Employment Firm in The Legal Intelligencer’s 2026 Best Of readers’ survey.
UHN Plus launches NEXJOURNAL to cover tech, business and innovation
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UHN Plus Media Network has launched NEXJOURNAL, a new international digital publication focused on technology, business, innovation and the global forces shaping markets and policy.
Sapphire Group opens Hampton Inn & Suites Cadillac with ribbon cutting
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Sapphire Group marked the grand opening of the new Hampton Inn & Suites Cadillac with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Cadillac, Michigan, on Aug. 21, 2026. The 101-room hotel aims to serve business and leisure travelers while supporting local…
Vishal Arya builds eight AI businesses on one shared architecture
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Vishal Arya, chairman and group CEO of MatchBest Group, is expanding a multi-vertical AI platform built on shared governance, compliance, and orchestration.
Advanced Biofuels Canada says clean fuel rules have limited impact on household costs
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Advanced Biofuels Canada released new analysis saying Canada’s Clean Fuel Regulations have a minimal effect on grocery bills and household budgets.
Kalkreuth lands No. 19 on Roofing Contractor’s Top 100 list
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Kalkreuth Roofing & Sheet Metal ranked No. 19 on Roofing Contractor magazine’s 2026 Top 100 list, marking the company’s ninth Top 20 finish nationwide.
WebMax Canada cuts SEO and AI visibility fees by 50% for tariff-hit businesses
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WebMax Canada is reducing fees for SEO, AEO and AI Visibility plans by half for three months for Canadian businesses facing pressure from U.S. tariffs and trade uncertainty.
Big Canyon Advisors launches 12-month leadership program for next-gen family business heirs
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Big Canyon Advisors has launched The Charge, a yearlong mentorship program for young men from family businesses, family offices and entrepreneurial families.
Next Street launches research institute focused on small business economy
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Next Street on August 18, 2026 launched the Next Street Institute, a research arm aimed at helping leaders understand how AI, reindustrialization, demographic shifts and capital flows are reshaping America’s small business economy.
Tonya Fitzpatrick brings destination stewardship debate to Martha’s Vineyard
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Award-winning journalist and author Tonya Fitzpatrick led a community conversation on Martha’s Vineyard on Aug. 15 about whether tourism growth is improving life for residents or just increasing visitor counts.
Jim Erben’s debut book reaches No. 38 on USA TODAY bestseller list
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Succession by Design, the first book from Austin advisor Jim Erben, landed at No. 38 on the USA TODAY Best-selling Booklist and qualified for the print edition.
Micro Center ranks San Francisco as America's top AI city
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Micro Center’s new ranking of 85 U.S. cities puts San Francisco at No. 1 for AI strength, with Oakland, Washington, D.C., San Jose and Seattle rounding out the top five.
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