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Lumenary Pro launches franchise model for permanent outdoor lighting
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Lumenary Pro is rolling out a franchise opportunity from Green Bay, Wisconsin, to expand its permanent outdoor lighting business through local owners nationwide.
USHBC backs state-sponsored visa pilot for workforce shortages
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The United States Hispanic Business Council endorsed a bipartisan Senate bill on August 3, 2026, that would let states create their own visa pilot programs to fill labor gaps.
Heikki Technology leans on ACFIC endorsement to pitch itself as a top Chinese extension lead brand
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Heikki Technology says an endorsement from the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce underscores its position in the market for extension leads and power strips.
Heather Lopes to Appear on Mompreneurs TV
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Entrepreneur and mother Heather Lopes will appear on Mompreneurs TV, where she will discuss property management, revenue growth, and building a resilient business.
Heikki Technology showcases high-amp extension sockets at Canton Fair
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Heikki Technology is using the Canton Fair to pitch high-amp extension socket leads to overseas buyers and distributors.
Life Seal Vascular wins $1.25M NSF grant for Cygnum device
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Life Seal Vascular received a $1.25 million NSF SBIR Phase II grant to advance its Cygnum aneurysm sac management device toward FDA clinical trials.
Candera releases free CGI Studio Community Edition for embedded UI prototypes
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Candera has launched a free Community Edition of CGI Studio for non-commercial use, targeting makers, students, developers and small businesses building embedded interface prototypes.
Visionet joins Microsoft Canada Launchpad as premium sponsor
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Visionet Canada took part as a premium sponsor at Microsoft SME&C Canada’s FY27 Launchpad in Toronto, where Microsoft and partners aligned on AI priorities for the next fiscal year.
Five China ventilation duct makers to watch in 2026
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China’s ventilation duct market is expanding as mine ventilation, tunneling and industrial air-management demand rises.
Founders Foundation launches first Green Economy Accelerator
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Founders Foundation has launched its first Green Economy Accelerator, bringing 13 South African entrepreneurs into a nine-month programme that started with an inaugural event in Sandton on August 6, 2026. The initiative aims to help founders in…
How to choose PD fast-charging USB and Type-C extension socket makers
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As more homes and workplaces add laptops, phones and smart devices, demand is rising for extension sockets that combine AC power with high-wattage USB-C charging.
Heikki Technology pitches factory-direct smart home power strips for global buyers
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Heikki Technology says its factory-direct extension leads and power strips are designed to solve safety, overload, and charging challenges in smart homes.
Heikki spotlights CCC-certified extension sockets at Guangzhou lighting expo
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Jiangmen Heikki Technology used the GZ Lighting Expo in Guangzhou to showcase CCC-certified extension sockets and a 30,000-square-meter manufacturing base built for high-volume, multi-market production.
Heikki Technology customizes BS1363 fused sockets for UK brands
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Heikki Technology is targeting British brands with custom BS1363 fused extension sockets built to meet UK safety and compliance requirements.
Alarm monitoring market seen doubling to $119.8B by 2035
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The global alarm monitoring market is projected to grow from $56.5 billion in 2025 to $119.8 billion by 2035 as copper alarm lines are retired and AI-powered verification gains traction.
McKinney Insurance Agency flags costly home insurance gaps as rebuilding costs rise
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McKinney Insurance Agency says overlooked coverage gaps, outdated policy details and misunderstandings about homeowners insurance can turn small mistakes into major uninsured losses.
Black Chamber of Arizona hosts Black business summit Aug. 7 in Chandler
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The Black Chamber of Arizona is bringing back its National Black Business Month Summit on Aug. 7 at Chandler’s Avion Center, with the City of Chandler as presenting sponsor and support from APS, SRP and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport….
NRS launches SellMyBodega.com for independent business sales
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National Retail Solutions launched SellMyBodega.com on July 28, 2026, creating a nationwide marketplace for owners of convenience stores, bodegas, restaurants, gas stations and other small businesses to connect with buyers.
Quezadillas Bar & Mexican Grill wins 2026 Best of Kentucky Award
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Quezadillas Bar & Mexican Grill in Louisville has been named a 2026 Best of Kentucky Award winner for its Mexican food, hospitality and local community ties.
Dr. Nikkia McClain launches DIY PR app for entrepreneurs
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Dr. Nikkia McClain has launched the DIY PR App, a digital tool aimed at helping entrepreneurs, executives and small business owners manage public relations without hiring an agency.
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