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LearnLaunch Fund + Accelerator lands on TIME’s 2026 incubator rankings
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LearnLaunch Fund + Accelerator was named to TIME’s America’s Best Incubators & Accelerators 2026 list, which ranks 80 U.S. programs using founder feedback, startup outcomes and expert recommendations.
Influential Women spotlights Lisha Y. Lewis's post-Air Force leadership path
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Influential Women is highlighting Lisha Y. Lewis, a retired U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sergeant who turned 34 years of military service into entrepreneurship, voiceover work and community advocacy.
SEO Agency USA’s Jason Langella to join AI panel at Gulf Coast Energy Forum
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SEO Agency USA Founder Jason Langella will speak Oct. 15 at the 8th Annual Gulf Coast Energy Forum in New Orleans, where panelists will focus on how AI is changing natural gas and LNG workflows without replacing core commercial roles.
Duan’s Kitchen says California model is driving franchise-ready growth
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Duan’s Kitchen says its California operations have validated a U.S. growth model built on digital membership, direct ordering and local marketing.
Landscape Durable Tires adds regional sales manager to grow U.S. dealer network
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Landscape Durable Tires named Chad Britton regional sales manager as the company pushes to expand dealer and distributor relationships across the U.S. The hire is aimed at accelerating territory growth, new account development and category…
Maximus Payments launches multi-processor merchant services in the U.S.
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Maximus Payments said it has officially launched in the United States with merchant accounts, POS systems, payment gateways and high-risk processing.
Melis Bridal heads to New York Bridal Market with couture pitch to U.S. retailers
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Melis Bridal will present Oct. 13–15 at Mélange de Blanc in New York City, using the trade show to court U.S. bridal boutiques, buyers and media with made-to-order gowns, custom fabrics and private-label opportunities.
Gong cha adds horchata drinks to U.S. menu for limited time
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Gong cha will launch three horchata-inspired drinks at participating U.S. stores on Oct. 13, extending the bubble tea chain’s fall menu with cinnamon-forward flavors.
Arts & Verdant pushes FSC- and GRS-certified materials into U.S. market
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DH Company is marketing its Arts & Verdant eco materials to U.S. buyers as brands seek verifiable sustainability claims for packaging and stationery.
SDG Media Zone marks 10 years at UN General Assembly
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The SDG Media Zone returned to UN headquarters in New York for the 81st session of the General Assembly, marking a decade of programming that connected leaders, advocates, artists and media around sustainable development.
Philadelphia’s historic core is becoming a romantic travel draw
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Philadelphia’s semiquincentennial spotlight is coinciding with a shift in romantic travel toward historic urban centers, with affluent couples favoring curated city experiences over resort getaways.
Cirque Alice sets North American tour for January 2027
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ICON LIVE has announced the first North American tour of Cirque Alice, launching Jan. 8, 2027, in New Haven, Connecticut, and spanning more than 50 cities in the U.S. and Canada.
Ballast Books publishes Jennifer Board's Silent to Spoken on midlife change and boundaries
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Ballast Books released Jennifer Board’s Silent to Spoken: A Woman’s Journey Through the Pause on October 6, 2026. The book blends personal narrative, faith, and practical tools to help women move past people-pleasing and reconnect with their voice…
Meister Media launches Growing Produce Podcast for produce industry
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Meister Media Worldwide has launched the Growing Produce Podcast, a twice-monthly show aimed at the U.S. fruit and vegetable sector.
Trax Technologies sues Freehand over alleged false advertising
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Trax Technologies filed a complaint against Freehand in federal court in California on Sept. 24, 2026, accusing the company of false advertising and trade libel tied to marketing about Trax’s Prizma.AI platform.
ShopBack says U.S. GMV rose 373% in first nine months of 2026
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ShopBack says its U.S. gross merchandise value jumped 373% in the first nine months of 2026 as monthly active users more than doubled.
MarTecha’s Whisper Trace lands on Fast Company’s Next Big Things in Tech 2026 list
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MarTecha was named an honoree in Fast Company’s 2026 Next Big Things in Tech for Whisper Trace, a patent-pending tool that captures sales conversations by text and turns them into CRM-ready contact records.
Tenure Gifts releases Boss’s Day 2026 guide for team gifts and workplace rules
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Tenure Gifts has published a Boss’s Day 2026 tip sheet for teams planning to recognize managers on Friday, Oct. 16, 2026. The guide focuses on group gifting, voluntary contributions and workplace rules that can affect what employees can give.
Jacobs leader Sarah Fowlkes spotlights federal growth in defense and infrastructure
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Sarah Fowlkes, a federal business development and client relationship leader at Jacobs, is being highlighted for her work supporting U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force programs and for her leadership in the SAME San Antonio Post. Her path from field…
AHFA warns shoppers about fabric dressers tied to more than 436,000 recalls
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The American Home Furnishings Alliance says unstable fabric dressers are still widely sold online even after 28 recalls in less than two years.
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