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FABTECH 2026 puts automation and reshoring investments on display
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FABTECH returns to Las Vegas Oct. 21-23 with live equipment demos focused on automation, robotics, AI and precision manufacturing as manufacturers face labor shortages, higher costs and reshoring pressure.
Texas data centers are not the main driver of higher electric bills, study says
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A new survey from TexasElectricityRatings.com says residential power prices have risen far faster nationwide than in Texas, even as data center demand surged.
Nina launches WordPress plugin after AI search results outperformed homepage traffic
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Nina Systems has released a free WordPress plugin that lets site owners connect to its AI-optimized blog service in about a minute, after client posts generated far more Google AI impressions than homepages.
Atticus Pharma wins $2M NIH grant for cutaneous lupus drug candidate
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Atticus Pharma received a $2 million NIH Phase II SBIR grant to advance ATC-001, a topical anandamide formulation for cutaneous lupus lesions.
Most buyers expect seller financing, but few owners plan to offer it
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BizBuySell’s Q2 2026 data shows a wide gap between buyer expectations and seller plans on financing, a mismatch Regalis Capital says can derail small-business deals late in the process.
Ataraxis expands Boise Entrepreneur Week sponsorship
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Ataraxis is deepening its more than 10-year partnership with Trailhead by becoming a Gold Sponsor of Boise Entrepreneur Week from Sept. 28 to Oct. 2 in Boise.
TRU47 and United Grid League strike wellness partnership
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TRU47 and the United Grid League said Monday they are teaming up to bring wellness products, education and athlete feedback into the fast-growing competitive-fitness community.
IWIL Ignite connects 250-plus job seekers with employers in Future of Work 2030 event
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IWIL Ignite Foundation brought employers, hiring leaders and more than 250 job seekers together in Vancouver on Sept. 19 to address Canada’s skills gap as AI reshapes hiring and work.
MediCool gains VA access through Lovell contract
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Lovell Government Services announced that MediCool’s professional podiatry and foot care products are now available to Department of Veterans Affairs healthcare facilities under Lovell’s VA contract 36C10X26D0029. The award gives VA buyers a…
Anker eufyMake previews personal fabric printer and upgrades UV Printer E1
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Anker eufyMake used IFA 2026 to preview a desktop fabric printer for home and small-studio apparel production, while also unveiling major upgrades for the UV Printer E1. The announcements target creators and small businesses that want faster,…
Energy Today, QED Connect outline mine expansion, AI and traceability plans
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Energy Today and QED Connect said they are advancing a second Trafigura meeting tied to the La Palmichala gold project in Colombia, along with new SENA, Socrates AI and AiHammock initiatives.
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.
Sedaro wins up to $45M SpaceWERX STRATFI for Space Force mission engineering
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Sedaro has been selected for a Strategic Funding Increase opportunity from SpaceWERX to expand the Space Systems Command’s mission-engineering platform.
PosterMyWall adds AI tools to fix and animate weak photos
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PosterMyWall launched three new AI creative tools on September 3, 2026, aimed at helping small businesses turn low-quality photos into publishable marketing assets without leaving the editor.
Apparo and Regions Bank help 9 nonprofits build tech and AI readiness
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Apparo and Regions Bank completed a 10-week cohort that helped nine nonprofits serving small businesses strengthen technology planning, cybersecurity and AI readiness.
Pressfront launches fixed-price press distribution for AI search visibility
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Pressfront has introduced one-time press release distribution packages aimed at helping businesses appear in the news sources that Google and AI answer engines pull from.
RecensioAI study finds missing profile data can make local businesses invisible to AI search
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RecensioAI’s analysis of 46,662 Google Business Profiles found that missing basics like websites, phone numbers and hours can keep local businesses out of Google results and AI assistant answers.
Kat Scardaville helps owners turn financial data into strategy
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Kat Scardaville, founder and CEO of Equilibrium Consultants in New Jersey, is helping e-commerce brands, creators, and service businesses use financial data to make clearer decisions.
Emily Metzler highlighted for authentic, adaptable marketing approach
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Emily Metzler, a Sequim-based marketing professional, is being recognized for blending social media strategy, graphic design, and client communication to help local brands build a more genuine presence.
Mississippi and Indiana SBDC networks adopt Catalyzer for statewide rollout
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Economic Impact Catalyst said Mississippi SBDC has finished a statewide deployment of Catalyzer, while Indiana SBDC is preparing a rollout by year-end after a three-month pilot.
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