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Safe Pro says Q2 revenue jumped 1,336% on government AI contracts
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Safe Pro Group reported record second-quarter 2026 revenue and 75% AI gross margins as U.S. Army and Air Force contract activity expanded.
USHBC backs Trump call for EU trade probe over tech fines
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The United States Hispanic Business Council is urging the Trump administration to launch a Section 301 investigation into European Union fines and rules aimed at U.S. tech companies.
HELM pushes Pentagon to speed quantum transition
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HELM Innovations founder Steve Hoffman used a Sept. 2 Fed Gov Today interview to argue that the Department of War should connect quantum research, warfighter needs, experimentation and capital sooner.
Most workers hide work stress, survey finds
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A new survey of 2,000 U.S. working adults finds concealment is the default response to workplace distress, with 3 in 4 workers hiding stress in the past year.
Modern Fortis names Phoebe Johnston vice president
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Modern Fortis has hired former House legislative assistant Phoebe Johnston as vice president as the advocacy firm expands its federal and state policy work.
Arvore targets Texas lower mid-market deals first
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Omnigence Asset Management says Arvore (US) LP will begin its U.S. buying push in Texas, focusing on founder-led businesses with $1 million to $10 million in EBITDA. The strategy puts the fund in one of North America’s most fragmented…
National Business League names remoting.work as global hiring platform
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The National Business League has chosen remoting.work as its official global hiring platform to help small businesses access vetted international talent and workforce tools.
PressLaunch.vip opens paid press release distribution platform
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PressLaunch.vip launched paid distribution services today for podcast hosts, authors, small businesses, promotional products professionals and financial advisors.
Applied Technology Academy lands on Inc. 5000 for first time
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Applied Technology Academy earned its first spot on the 2026 Inc. 5000, ranking No. 2,370 overall and No. 36 among U.S. education companies after 141% three-year growth.
USHBC backs bipartisan bill to protect manufacturing extension program
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The United States Hispanic Business Council is endorsing a bipartisan Senate bill that would require the Commerce Department to keep funding the Manufacturing Extension Partnership, a program serving small and medium-sized manufacturers.
USHBC backs employment visa reform after Mullin call
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Javier Palomarez and the United States Hispanic Business Council are pressing Congress and the administration to modernize employment-based visa rules after Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin renewed calls for reform at a governors…
Opus Virtual Offices highlights A+ BBB rating and 5-star reviews across 650-plus locations
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Opus Virtual Offices says customer satisfaction is driving its growth across more than 650 U.S. locations, backed by an A+ Better Business Bureau rating and five-star reviews on Google and Trustpilot.
Vaughan Automotive opens first Ford store in Houston and maps out new facility
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Vaughan Automotive launched Mike Calvert Ford in Houston, giving the family-owned group its first Ford dealership and a foothold in one of the nation’s biggest truck markets.
98 Buck Social rebrands as Engage365 after serving 20,000 businesses
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98 Buck Social has rebranded as Engage365 to reflect a shift from social media management to a broader marketing and technology platform for small businesses.
MyTSV warns of rent and CAC pressure on households and local businesses
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MyTSV.com has released a July 2026 report arguing that official inflation data understates the pressure facing U.S. families and small firms.
Marquiesha Gillispie recognized for federal acquisition leadership and military family advocacy
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Influential Women is spotlighting Marquiesha Gillispie, a General Services Administration leader with more than 26 years of public service.
Veteran Business Project adds John Borling to board
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Veteran Business Project has named retired Maj. Gen. John L. Borling to its board as the nonprofit pushes to scale its veteran business acquisition model nationwide.
The Franchise King® says franchising may not fit every veteran
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Joel Libava published a report in Cleveland arguing that franchising is not automatically a strong match for U.S. military veterans.
MightyCall lands No. 588 on the 2026 Inc. 5000
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MightyCall ranked No. 588 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 after posting 593% three-year revenue growth.
Engineer says automation framework boosts lead conversion for home services firms
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Ihor Poliukhovych, founder of 2044 Media LLC, says his Automated Lead-to-Appointment Conversion Framework helps U.S. home services companies turn inbound leads into booked appointments within minutes.
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