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Leadership and culture emerge as key growth drivers in fitness
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As gyms compete on more than equipment and class offerings, the industry is putting greater weight on leadership, culture and member experience.
WSI launches 2026 AI Business Insights Survey on strategy gaps
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WSI opened its 2026 AI Business Insights Survey today, asking whether business AI strategy has kept pace with fast adoption.
Gluckstadt Madison Business Alliance launches inaugural Elevate Conference
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The Gluckstadt Madison Business Alliance will host its first Elevate Conference on Oct. 27 in Gluckstadt, bringing Central Mississippi business leaders together for a half-day event focused on practical takeaways.
California small businesses warned on workplace violence liability
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Workplace safety expert Michael Corwin says California small businesses open to the public face civil liability from workplace violence even when they have just one employee.
Stephen Bradford named Los Angeles Times Private Equity & M&A Business Visionary
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Musick, Peeler & Garrett LLP said Partner Stephen Bradford was recognized by the Los Angeles Times as a Private Equity & M&A Business Visionary in a special section published August 18, 2026. The profile cites more than $1.5 billion in…
National leadership speakers head to Oklahoma City for RECON26
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RECON26 will bring nationally recognized leadership voices to Edmond, Oklahoma, on October 8 for a one-day conference on developing people and multiplying organizational impact.
Pennsylvania small businesses are paying for the AI data center boom
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A new report says Pennsylvania households and businesses are absorbing steep electricity costs from data center growth, with small businesses among the hardest hit. The study argues state policy can shift more of those grid-expansion costs onto…
Design West Hollywood returns Sept. 29 with a focus on creative innovation
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Visit West Hollywood is bringing back Design West Hollywood from Sept. 29-Oct. 1, 2026, in the West Hollywood Design District, using the three-day event to spotlight the city’s architecture, interiors and creative culture.
Big Canyon Advisors launches 12-month leadership program for next-gen family business heirs
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Big Canyon Advisors has launched The Charge, a yearlong mentorship program for young men from family businesses, family offices and entrepreneurial families.
Morrison House pitches walkable Old Town Alexandria for leadership meetings
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Morrison House in Old Town Alexandria is positioning its boutique hotel and meeting space for a shift toward smaller, more interactive corporate gatherings.
Next Street launches research institute focused on small business economy
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Next Street on August 18, 2026 launched the Next Street Institute, a research arm aimed at helping leaders understand how AI, reindustrialization, demographic shifts and capital flows are reshaping America’s small business economy.
Regal Court Reporting leaders win recognition for record fundraising
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Isaiah and Stephanie Leslie, leaders of Santa Ana-based Regal Court Reporting, helped set fundraising records for both the National Court Reporters Association PAC and Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County’s Food From The Bar campaign.
FeaturedCustomers names Summer 2026 live chat software leaders
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FeaturedCustomers released its Summer 2026 Live Chat Software Customer Success Report on Aug. 18, ranking vendors on customer reference content, market presence and company scores.
Former Marine leads training standards at All Dogs Unleashed Fort Worth
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All Dogs Unleashed Fort Worth says Director of Training César Rosa is applying U.S. Marine Corps discipline to dog obedience work across Tarrant County.
Two Sklar Kirsh partners earn Los Angeles Times business visionaries honors
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Sklar Kirsh LLP said Jeffrey Sklar and Scott Ehrlich were named to the Los Angeles Times’ 2026 Private Equity & M&A Business Visionaries list.
LeadingIT warns freight firms after Uber Freight cyber incident
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LeadingIT says freight and logistics companies face rising cyber risk after an incident at Uber Freight renewed concern about vendor fraud and credential theft.
BalancedTrust adds AI and business development leaders
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BalancedTrust said Monday it appointed Chris Gowen as Business Development and Relationship Manager and Jack Sasikumar as Senior AI Engineer to support its compliance infrastructure platform.
LeadingIT wins 2026 Best and Brightest workplace honor
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Naperville managed service provider LeadingIT was named one of Chicago’s 2026 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For by the National Association for Business Resources.
Health Point Cleaning Solutions marks 17 years serving Phoenix businesses
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Health Point Cleaning Solutions says commercial cleaning demand is rising across metro Phoenix as more tenants return to offices and prioritize indoor air quality.
StickerYou says AI is speeding up affordable marketing for small businesses
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StickerYou says more small businesses are using AI to create branded materials faster and cheaper, from stickers and labels to packaging and promotions.
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