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Mismash spotlights $140B in small-business defense spending at summit
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Deputy Assistant Secretary of War James Mismash headlined the 2026 American Small Business Contracting Summit in Reston, Virginia, where he said the department and his office have directed more than $140 billion to small businesses nationwide.
Roger Williams opens small business contracting summit in Reston
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House Small Business Committee Chairman Roger Williams welcomed attendees to the 2026 American Small Business Contracting Summit in Reston, Virginia, as Pentagon and other federal officials met with industry leaders and contractors.
U.S. apparel brands face new July compliance rules
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U.S. fashion brands importing apparel will have to meet two new requirements in July 2026: federal CPSC eFiling for product safety and California’s SB 707 textile recovery program.
Charter Capital says AI-driven theft is hitting small businesses
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Charter Capital says AI-powered cyber theft is driving faster, harder-to-detect attacks on small and mid-sized businesses nationwide.
RV Industry Association launches documentary on American RV manufacturing
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The RV Industry Association has released an eight-minute film ahead of America 250 that spotlights U.S. RV manufacturing, outdoor travel infrastructure and the industry’s $159 billion economic footprint.
Small business loans market seen reaching $7.2 trillion by 2032
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Allied Market Research says the global small business loans market was worth $2.5 trillion in 2023 and is projected to hit $7.2 trillion by 2032, driven by startup growth, digital lending, and government-backed financing.
Knowlix launches AI back-office platform for small businesses
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Knowlix launched June 25, 2026, with software designed to help small businesses automate back-office work without consultants or complex setup.
ClikitySplit expands real-time marketing platform for small businesses
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ClikitySplit said June 25, 2026, that it is expanding its patented real-time dynamic marketing platform to help small businesses reach customers without heavy ad spending or complex SEO. The company is pitching the tool as a way for local…
Ignition and Stripe Capital expand financing to accounting firms in U.S. and Australia
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Ignition and Stripe Capital have expanded a financing program for eligible accounting and bookkeeping firms in the United States and Australia, with available offers now topping $150 million.
DirectLend.AI tops $100 million in requested small business loans
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DirectLend.AI says more than 1,200 users have requested over $100 million in small business loans in the platform’s first six months.
Sandy Adams backs Nizam Razack in Florida's 11th District race
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Former Congresswoman Sandy Adams has endorsed Dr. Nizam Razack, a Republican candidate for Florida’s 11th Congressional District, adding momentum to a campaign centered on healthcare, border security and conservative priorities.
Handshake economy still holds in small-town U.S. and Canada, survey finds
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Advance Funds Network surveyed 3,005 small business owners to find where verbal agreements and handshakes still carry business weight in 2026. Greeneville, Tennessee, and Dawson Creek, British Columbia, topped the U.S. and Canadian lists of the…
Stratagon wins Savannah River Nuclear Solutions small business honor
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Stratagon Inc. has been named Small Business of the Year by Savannah River Nuclear Solutions for its work supporting the Savannah River Site in South Carolina.
Jupid launches inside Halper for small business accounting
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Jupid’s AI accounting and tax tools are now available inside Halper, giving U.S. solopreneurs and small businesses a way to manage books and taxes without leaving the app. The integration aims to cut out separate software and manual back-office…
Haitian-American leaders to press Senate on Haiti TPS bill after Supreme Court ruling
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The National Haitian American Elected Officials Network will host a June 29 press conference in Miami to urge Senate passage of S. 4814, a bill that would extend Temporary Protected Status for Haiti through 2029. The event follows a June 25…
Jack Bergman backs Tim Wilkins in Florida's 11th district
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Congressman Jack Bergman has endorsed Marine Corps veteran and Republican candidate Tim Wilkins in Florida’s 11th Congressional District.
Opus Virtual Offices ties SBA overhaul to small-business banking push
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Opus Virtual Offices is pitching its virtual office and banking tools as the U.S. Small Business Administration modernizes its operations to cut bureaucracy and expand access to capital.
Airbnb says Latino fans will fuel World Cup 2026 travel demand
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Airbnb says 68% of Latino adults in the U.S. are interested in the FIFA World Cup 2026™, and many plan trips they otherwise would not take.
Command Credit launches CommandInsight for small-business risk checks
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Command Credit Corp. has introduced CommandInsight, a subscription business intelligence platform aimed at helping small and mid-sized businesses assess credit, supplier, and partnership risk before making payment or contracting decisions.
Desktop File Box Felt Market Seen Reaching $2.44 Billion by 2030
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The desktop file box felt market is projected to grow from $1.61 billion in 2025 to $2.44 billion by 2030 as remote work, e-commerce and small business growth drive demand for office organization products.
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