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Three fixes to correctly price small-business debt in developing economies

Small businesses in developing economies pay far more to borrow than risk justifies. Three fixes could cut a Kenyan firm's cost of debt by over 8 points.

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Oct 1 • 6:09 AM EDT • Business • impactalpha.com
September Monthly Review: Health MCP Guy?

For all the time I spend talking about APIs and data exchange, this newsletter has had embarrassingly little interoperability of its own. It’s old-school SaaS, baby - UI or bust. Not all of that is my fault! Substack, for all its popularity, is (as mentioned before) really frustrating as my system of record. The primary user it optimizes towards is the reader, whose attention feeds the app, the Notes feed, and the recommendation network that Substack is actually selling. Health API Guy is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe They’re falling into the same trap that Medium once sprinted into, albeit at a much more glacial speed. Younger generations may not remember (or never knew) it, but Medium once lured publications like The Ringer and Signal v. Noise onto its platform, only to lose them as it rebuilt itself around a paywall and an algorithmic feed. Substack’s original pitch circa 2020 was the antidote (you own your list), but every new feed feature chips away at it. I get it: writers are generic supply in the eyes of the Substack product team. Generic supply follows demand, so the consistent pressure on the PMs is to generate demand, which leads to every product cycle going toward discovery (Notes, recommendations, the app, live video). The end result lackluster author tools (laggy and broken analytics are truly crippling) all despite the premium price point. The archive is where it crosses from authorial gripes to actual reader impact, though. Across Substack and LinkedIn, I’ve published 1,218 posts and nearly 900,000 words since 2018. Substack’s native search can see only the 464 posts that live on Substack, and even there it’s woefully inadequate at surfacing relevant content (even for the guy who wrote it)! Readers have the same problem, writ large. Ask the Archive Fixing search (for both my readers and my own use) turned out to be extremely non-trivial, unfortunately: There’s no public API for readers to access content RSS exists for new content notification, but it only carries the 20 most recent posts and cuts paid ones off at the preview The only Substack MCP is an admin tool for analytics The export exists for authors, but it’s painfully awkward and slow. So I built something to work around that: the Health API Guy MCP. It’s a private MCP server holding the full text of everything I’ve written across Substack and LinkedIn. Add it to Claude or ChatGPT as a connector and you can ask things like: It pairs keyword search (for acronyms and case names, of which we have many) with semantic search. Every post is also labeled by topic, form, and court case, so you can pull a lawsuit’s (or multiple cases’) entire docket across Substack and LinkedIn in one query: Hail, Healthapiguyhydra This is also a bit of me eating my own cooking. I’ve spent the year arguing that headless healthcare is arriving and that developers want primitives over abstractions. Last week in Hail, Benihydra, I watched Salesforce plug its platform into Claude and bet that the records underneath outlive whatever interface sits on top: Salesforce must believe that the Hydra’s immortal head is the records, permissions, and business logic (in that they will survive whatever happens to the interface). It felt a bit hypocritical to keep my own archive behind a Substack search bar. The archive is the body. Substack is one head, and now whatever tool you might use is another. Will the EHRs follow my lead? Probably not imminently, but one can hope! Why Founding Members Only The MCP is available to Founding Member subscribers. A few reasons: It costs money and time to run. Hosting, the database, Clerk usage and AI compute for search and labeling are significant operational costs (that increase with usage). Substack gives me no way to automate access. There’s no API to check whether someone is a paid subscriber, so every user is manual operations for now. It’s a beta. We’ll need to improve things and parts will break. I’d rather they break for a small group of dedicated readers who will tell me about it. The Founding tier deserved a real benefit. Until now it was mostly a generous tip. Now it comes with something. If you’re already a Founding Member, reply to this email with the address you’d like provisioned. If you’re not and want in, upgrade here. Larger teams (such as companies) can get access too: group subscriptions at the Founding tier come with the group discount. The admin for the subscription can reply with the list of addresses to provision. Get 20% off a group subscription Pricing Founding membership is now a flat $200 a year, replacing the old suggested $150 that readers could adjust. Existing Founding Members will have access grandfathered in at their previous rate. Month in Review Articles Published Make Networks Dumb Again (Sep 11): AI is making old analog networks cheaper to use and flooding them with machine traffic in the process. A plea for agent-native rails with the intelligence at the endpoints, and for Washington to drag them to ubiquity. Interoperability, Unbuttoned (Sep 29): Interoperability is a series of workflows in a trenchcoat, and this post finally takes the trenchcoat off. A color-coded map shows which provider workflows went digital, which are fragmented, and which still run on fax. Video Content Antitrust’s System of Record Problem (Sep 3): The FTC’s investigation into Epic prompted a ninety-minute webinar, now posted with chapters and a smoothed transcript. We get into why market definition, missing B2B share data, and the SSNIP test leave antitrust poorly suited to systems of record, plus why information blocking may be doing more than any pending lawsuit. The Information Exchange: Cerner Milking Edition (Sep 18): This was so fucking fun. Ryan Tucker, Ryan Brickner, Brad Thorson, and I try an Around the Horn format, complete with points, penalties, and a mute button. We debate whether Oracle Health is dead, who would actually buy Cerner (IBM enters the chat), p(Doom), and why the front desk still hands you a clipboard. Regulatory Ask Not What Your Network Can Do (Sep 23): CDC’s RFI on public health data intermediaries lists use cases already served, unevenly, by eCR, lab reporting, IZ Gateway, and syndromic surveillance. The real opportunity sits in one question about AI: a network that can handle the next emergency without another interface project. Court cases Particle v. Epic: The Naughty Schoolteacher (Sep 4): After a summer-long vigil, the answer on Epic’s early summary judgment bid is two paragraphs and a remedial assignment. Particle advances to the next grade, and market definition gets another year of discovery. The Epic Discovery Files (Sep 8): Texas’s motions to compel arrive with a 251-page appendix of requests, objections, and meet-and-confer letters with Cravath. Inside: Epic using generative AI for document review, denied interoperability requests in scope, and Noerr-Pennington raised against lobbying discovery. Epic v. Health Gorilla: “Working as Designed” (Sep 9): Epic wants nothing to do with the data breach MDL, and explaining why puts fresh discovery on the public docket. The spiciest allegation: Health Gorilla told GuardDog to scrub its law firm business from its website instead of cutting off access. Veeva v. Epic: Legal Bypass Surgery (Sep 15): Veeva asks the Wisconsin Supreme Court to skip the Court of Appeals, while law professors and three policy groups line up as amici. Meanwhile, Epic’s lawyers apologize for another round of citation errors, including a quote that never existed. Texas v. Epic: Behind the Black Bars (Sep 17): The court portal served up Epic’s unredacted filings, revealing a $5 million document review budget and the AI workflow behind it. Also inside: the 200-plus company names Texas wants searched, and one very expensive Zoom invitation. OpenEvidence v. Doximity: Consequences Will Follow (Sep 25): OpenEvidence tells the court it will not comply with a discovery order, and its own lawyers at Quinn Emanuel say they won’t defend the choice. Add years of Slack reported unrecoverable, and Rule 37 sanctions come into view. Health Tech Keeps Choosing Violence (Sep 28): Doximity moves to end OpenEvidence’s case, Epic asks Texas to show its work, and a sleepy Audacious Inquiry patent fight sprouts antitrust and information blocking counterclaims. The main event is a long-sealed Cognizant v. Infosys ruling that hints where system of record antitrust claims can survive. EHRs One Verb for Oracle Health (Sep 14): Oracle’s earnings call quantifies every data center to the decimal point, while Oracle Health gets a single verb: “accelerate.” Panning the few healthcare mentions turns up an agentic care management system, a research-to-care ledger play, and the question of whether healthcare gets Larry’s patience. Epic’s Forretress Under Siege (Sep 30): Judy Faulkner tells a panel Epic paused hundreds of projects to harden its software and calls it a “shame,” while a spokesperson insists the roadmap hasn’t changed. Project Glasswing, a Pokémon-branded QAN sprint, and a trove of Jodel grievances reconcile the two Epics and preview the Jevons paradox coming for all software. Industry Analysis Scanning for a Network (Sep 1): Scan.com raises $220M to build the imaging network labs never got, speedrunning Zocdoc’s consumer-to-B2B pivot. Its wedge to network density may be the most American one available: personal injury litigation. The Front Desk Wants the Damn Whole Building (Sep 16): Hello Patient buys Converse Health, pushing its AI front desk into referrals, chart work, and prior auth. The copilot categories keep blurring, and your distribution partner is still your final boss. Cross-industry Comparisons A Different Patchwork Quilt (Sep 10): Healthcare loves to envy open banking, but the US version has no mandate, a toll booth at Chase, and data quality problems of its own. The grass isn’t greener; it’s another American patchwork quilt, and perhaps a worse one. Hail, Benihydra (Sep 21): Salesforce brings its platform into Claude, Slack, and its own agent, inviting the interfaces that might replace it. Cut off one head and more grow back, so long as the records underneath stay put. Living on A Trade Secret Prayer (Sep 22): Six credit unions are suing Fiserv, the Epic of core banking, by claiming their own member records as trade secrets. Banking has no Cures Act, so its lawyers reach for legal alchemy that healthcare has already tried. Other News None this month External Media Nabla Accelerate NYC: I kicked off fall conference season at Nabla’s Accelerate event in New York, where Delphine Groll opened by asking the room to picture the company it wants to become and the one it doesn’t. I liked her framework of bureaucracy, fear, and ego as the blockers. I also love vendor conferences/events in general - different vibe than industry biggies. Healthcare 101 with Nikhil Krishnan: I briefly guest lectured Out-Of-Pocket’s Healthcare 101 class. Appreciated Nikhil’s takeaways cover whether AI doctors can query HIEs, why healthcare’s data-liberation rules beat most industries’, and the hi-res graphic is in the comments. HCN: Epic Probed by the FTC: I joined the HCN guys to talk through the FTC’s investigation into Epic. Cedric’s new hairdo was an unexpected plot twist. The episode also covers MFN drug pricing, healthcare M&A and Eli Lilly’s acquisition streak. Fall Conferences: At eHealth Exchange’s Annual Meeting in Austin on Oct 27, I’ll moderate a panel on the tensions between AI, HIEs, and timely patient access with Jean Ross (Primary Record), Therasa Bell (Kno2), Byron Crowe (Doctronic), and Michael Marchant (Freenome). Here’s the rest of my schedule if you want to meet up: CommonWell (Redwood Shores, CA): Oct 13-14 Will be participating in a fun Jeopardy event Open@Epic (Madison, WI): Oct 20-23 Will be enjoying Verona, Willy Street, and other local adventures eHealth Exchange and Sequoia Project (Austin, TX): Oct 27-29 Yeehaw HLTH (Vegas): Nov 15-18 Groundhog Day, Venetian Edition RSNA (Chicago): Nov 30-Dec 2 See me at “Governing AI in Breast Imaging: What Health Systems Are Actually Doing” Digital Health Counsel 2026 AI Summit (Seattle): December 2-3 Will likely be speaking to a bunch of lawyers about information blocking Posts I Liked ChatGPT’s Epic integration: game changer or nothing burger?: Joshua Liu, MD offers five thoughts on OpenAI’s Epic launch, starting from the point that it rides the same open APIs available to anyone. He argues read-only access leaves ordering to Art and the ambient startups, and asks why HCA is piloting it alongside Commure. He’s sorta a must-follow at this point - consistently excellent, thought-provoking takes. Epic, Lilly, and the Discovery pass: Seth Chaney reads Epic’s first major Discovery deal (with Eli Lilly), as well as its revised developer terms on commercial displays, as the pipe finally opening between EHRs and pharma. Life sciences and health continue to collide. Scott Rossignol on EHR payer platforms and ePA fees: Scott argues the top ambulatory EHR vendors are turning the prior auth mandate into a per-member-per-year toll on payers, for an API whose operating cost has nothing to do with covered lives. His fix is two lines of regulatory text: put the CRD/DTR/PAS certification criteria in the Base EHR definition, and bring payer-facing ePA connectivity under § 170.404’s cost-based fee rules. It’s a good solution. Health API Guy is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe

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Oct 1 • 4:36 AM EDT • Health • healthapiguy.substack.com
In Shanghai's 'Science City,' China's ascendant biotechs make their pitch to the world

A small conference with big ambitions mirrors the rapid growth of Chinese biotech, invites comparisons to U.S. biotech gathering also known for deal-making.

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Oct 1 • 4:30 AM EDT • Science • statnews.com
Business center opening in spring | Nassau County Record, Callahan, Florida

Britney Fletcher West NCR Reporter A new industrial development along U.S. 1 will focus on small business and is expected to open in spring 2027. The Callahan Business Center, being developed by Doors and Spaces Industrial and Jacksonville-based Valentino Properties, will include 15 small-bay industrial spaces designed to accommodate businesses that have outgrown homes, garages, storage units or other smaller workspaces.

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Oct 1 • 2:00 AM EDT • Business • nassaucountyrecord.com
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Advances in Oncology Treatment Are Changing the Way Cancer Is Detected and Treated at Broward Health

Dr. Sajive Aleyas performing the first case with the Ion Endoluminal System. Cancer care is evolving as researchers and physicians gain a deeper understanding of how cancer develops, progresses and responds to treatment. Advances in molecular testing, imaging, minimally invasive procedures and targeted therapies are giving physicians more information to guide decisions and patients access […]

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Oct 1 • 1:01 AM EDT • Health • southfloridahospitalnews.com
Chamber, Duke partner to award 26 Small Business Relief Grants across NKY

The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce and the Duke Energy Foundation joined forces to support small businesses recovering from this summer’s flooding and severe weather. Through a $100,000…

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Oct 1 • 12:32 AM EDT • Business • nkytribune.com
Pflugerville seeks input from small businesses to improve downtown

In an effort to improve its downtown, the City of Pflugerville is seeking input from small business owners interested in opening, relocating or expanding their businesses in the area.

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Sep 30 • 10:23 PM EDT • Business • kxan.com
Chamber to host Small Business Development Center Advising Day

The Pagosa Springs Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to host an upcoming Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Advising Day on Oct. 19, giving local entrepreneurs, prospective business owners …

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Sep 30 • 9:35 PM EDT • Business • pagosasun.com
Taxpayers in Cairo welcome idea of downtown "entertainment district"

CAIRO, Ga. -- Downtown Cairo could soon get a taste of big-city nightlife.City leaders in the small South Georgia town are discussing ways to create a downtown

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Sep 30 • 9:06 PM EDT • Entertainment • fox49.tv
Amazon Accelerate 2026: New Tools Give Small Sellers More Capacity, Simplicity, and Global Reach - Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council

By Karen Kerrigan – Each year, the Amazon Accelerate event provides a window into where e-commerce is headed and announcements are made about new tools and capabilities that are being developed for small sellers. This year’s event was held in Seattle from September 22-24, and several significant innovations were announced about AI agents, multichannel-commerce […]

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Sep 30 • 7:29 PM EDT • Business • sbecouncil.org
Tiny image sparks big backlash in Nikon photo contest

Dr Ning Xu denies he broke the rules of Nikon's annual Small World In Motion contest.

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Sep 30 • 7:10 PM EDT • Technology • bbc.com
501 small business owners’ biggest regret

What’s the number one regret small business owners have in their first year of business? According to an ERGO NEXT survey of 501 business owners

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Sep 30 • 5:43 PM EDT • Business • keyt.com
Talarico courts rural Texas voters in Senate race against Paxton

The Democratic Senate candidate said Republicans have hurt farmers and small towns as he touted positions on energy, data centers and healthcare.

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Sep 30 • 5:22 PM EDT • Politics • dallasnews.com
$289 Million for Small-Business Lenders Released Just Before Funding Deadline

The Trump Administration has withheld Congressionally allocated funding for Community Financial Development Institutions this year despite CDFIs historically drawing bipartisan support.

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Sep 30 • 5:18 PM EDT • Business • inc.com
AI Agents Are Moving into the Small Business Mainstream - Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council

By Karen Kerrigan – Artificial intelligence is entering another important phase for small businesses. Over the past several years, entrepreneurs have rapidly embraced generative AI to write content, conduct research, create images, analyze data, improve customer service and perform dozens of other tasks. Now, AI is moving from simply helping business owners do the work […]

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Sep 30 • 4:51 PM EDT • Business • sbecouncil.org
Health care affordability tops survey of Michigan small business owners ahead of midterm elections

Taxes and workforce availability were also high on the list.

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Sep 30 • 3:50 PM EDT • Health • michiganpublic.org
Health care affordability tops survey of Michigan small business owners ahead of midterm elections

Taxes and workforce availability were also high on the list.

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Sep 30 • 3:50 PM EDT • Business • michiganpublic.org
Stripe agrees to buy small-business lender Parafin

Parafin powers financing programs for Amazon and Walmart.

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Sep 30 • 3:48 PM EDT • Business • axios.com
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Sandhills Community College Small Business Center expands to Moore and Hoke Counties

Small Business Center Director, Laura Kinsman. Photo provided by: SCCSandhills Community College (SCC) is launching a redesigned Small Business Center model that expands no-cost entrepreneurial support across Moore and Hoke Counties. Rooted in the College’s commitment to strengthening small businesses and entrepreneurship as drivers of economic growth, the enhanced model is led by recently appointed Small Business Center Director, Laura Kinsman. The model also includes two new Senior Business Advisors who will provide trusted expertise, stronger community connections, and individualized guidance to entrepreneurs and business owners throughout the region.Kinsman brings a unique perspective to the director’s role as both a local business owner, operating in downtown Southern Pines, and a former Moore County educator. “Her combination of education, business ownership, leadership, and community involvement make her a great fit for the Small Business Center and the work we are continuing to build across Moore and Hoke counties,” said Taylor L. McCaskill, senior director of Workforce Development & Corporate Partnerships in a press release.Kinsman is an active member of the Southern Pines Business Association and has been connected to the Sandhills Small Business Center since the beginning of her entrepreneurial journey. She looks forward to building on that experience by strengthening the Center’s partnerships and expanding its connections throughout the community.She will lead the Center's efforts to support entrepreneurs and business owners throughout Moore and Hoke County and be the connector to the North Carolina Community College System Small Business Center Network operations. The Center offers no-cost, confidential one-on-one counseling, practical workshops, and connections to the resources and partners that help local businesses start, grow, and create jobs.A key part of this new approach, only offered at SCC, is a network of Senior Business Advisors, experienced professionals who will provide individualized guidance in areas such as business planning, finance, marketing, operations, growth strategy, and problem-solving. These advisors will serve as trusted partners to entrepreneurs and business owners, helping them turn ideas into action, overcome barriers, strengthen existing businesses, and pursue new opportunities. This one-on-one counseling is available at no cost, ensuring that high-quality business support is accessible to entrepreneurs at every stage.Senior Business Advisor for Hoke County, Kenna Parks. Photo provided by: SCCKenna Parks has been named the senior business advisor for Hoke County. She is a business professional, entrepreneur, and educator who brings a unique combination of academic training and real-world business experience. She earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) in 2017 and has built her career around entrepreneurship, marketing, business development, and helping others turn ideas into sustainable opportunities.Senior Business Advisor for Moore County, Katrin Henderson. Photo provided by: SCCAs a military spouse, she has successfully launched and operated businesses across five states, giving her firsthand experience in adapting to diverse markets, building new customer bases and understanding the importance of global reach in today’s business environment. Over the last decade, her areas of focus include business planning, marketing strategy, branding, customer development, financial preparedness, operational planning and connecting entrepreneurs with educational programs and community resources.Parks brings an especially valuable perspective to business advising because she is an entrepreneur herself. She is the owner of Glamo Society Bridal & Formal Wear in Raeford, N.C., giving her firsthand experience with the realities of launching, operating, marketing and growing a small business. She understands that entrepreneurship extends far beyond developing a great idea; it requires strategy, financial awareness, adaptability, strong customer relationships, and consistent execution.Katrin Henderson will serve as the senior business advisor for Moore County. Thriving in hospitality and retail, Henderson has enjoyed positions in Food & Beverage Management and Retail Management in various fine dining and retail establishments in the area, before opening her own children's shop in 2015, in the Village of Pinehurst. She is a native of Moore County.Quickly immersing herself in this new world of small business ownership, Henderson joined various boards and committees, including President Elect of Pinehurst Business Partners and Event Chair for the Holly Arts & Crafts Festival. She also partnered with local organizations such as Moore County Economic Development and Moore County Chamber of Commerce and Sandhills Community College Small Business Center in events and educational opportunities. In 2026, Henderson sold her shop and now offers full-time support to both new and seasoned entrepreneurs through freelance consulting mentorship and the SCC Small Business Center program.The Small Business Center team is passionate about making business resources more accessible, and ensuring entrepreneurs know they do not have to navigate business ownership alone. Through their work with SCC, they are committed to building meaningful relationships with local businesses, community organizations, and industry partners while helping entrepreneurs move from idea to strategy, strategy to action, and action to sustainable growth.“Sandhills Community College believes deeply in the power of small business and entrepreneurship because strong local businesses create jobs, spark innovation, generate investment, and strengthen the communities we serve,” said McCaskill in press release. “Through this new Small Business Center model, Sandhills is building a stronger ecosystem where entrepreneurs can connect, grow, and thrive, while helping drive long-term economic vitality throughout our region.”To learn more about the Center's services or to schedule a consultation, please contact Kinsman directly at kinsmanl@sandhills.edu or 910-695-3938.

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Sep 30 • 3:46 PM EDT • Business • bizfayetteville.com
ECU Health introduces minimally invasive heart surgery procedure

AltaValve uses a catheter to treat patients with mitral valve disease who may not be able to undergo traditional procedures, according to a news release.

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Sep 30 • 3:22 PM EDT • Health • witn.com
Small Business Center Relaunch Brings New Director, Advisors

The North Carolina Community College system, and Moore County’s Sandhills Community College, is a resource for secondary and continuing education, allowing students to step into careers, find a new path

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Sep 30 • 2:57 PM EDT • Business • thepilot.com
Santa Barbara Workshop Shows Business Owners They Don't Have to do it Alone

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — For many small business owners, handling and making decisions is a one-man show. A Santa Barbara workshop will look at how

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Sep 30 • 2:39 PM EDT • Business • keyt.com
The 2026 National Veterans Small Business Engagement conference registration is open

Registration for the 2026 National Veterans Small Business Engagement is now open for Veteran entrepreneurs and other small business owners.

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Sep 30 • 2:30 PM EDT • Business • news.va.gov
71 Percent of Small-Business Owners Say Their Company Is Healthy. 1 Concern Is Changing Their Hiring Plans

A new Justworks and U.S. Chamber of Commerce survey revealed how small-business owners are evaluating the current economic landscape.

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Sep 30 • 2:15 PM EDT • Business • inc.com
NASA directive might increase the odds of contaminating Mars

The new push loosens U.S. regulations for sterilizing spacecraft bound for the Red Planet, and calls for modernizing the science of “planetary protection”

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Sep 30 • 1:35 PM EDT • Science • scientificamerican.com
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Small business sentiment shows uptick but economic concerns persist

The quarterly Ipsos/MetLife/U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index in Q3 2026 is up from Q2 2026

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Sep 30 • 1:20 PM EDT • Business • ipsos.com
Miami-Dade County’s Small Business Certification Program Creates New Pathways to Opportunity

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... For a small business owner, winning a government contract can be a significant milestone—obtaining steady revenue, scaling up your business , and achieving long-term growth. In Miami-Dade County, an important first step for many businesses is becoming certified through the County’s Small Business Development programs. Today, Miami-Dade County has 1,732 […]

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Sep 30 • 12:48 PM EDT • Business • communitynewspapers.com
‘You can speak the language, but can you speak the culture?’: Latine businesses offer welcoming spaces in Alamance County

From coffee, flowers and legal representation, Alamance County’s Hispanic and Latine-owned businesses provide safe spaces for Latines to feel understood and respected. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Hispanic and Latine people make up almost 17% of the Alamance County population. However, Hispanics own just over 9% of small businesses in North Carolina, according to the U.S. Small Business Association.

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Sep 30 • 12:14 PM EDT • Business • elonnewsnetwork.com
City seeks housing developers for vacant North Corktown lots

Detroit is offering the opportunity on 16 lots for 20 homes in the neighborhood near Michigan Central plus $2.5 million through its Small Buildings Program.

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Sep 30 • 12:07 PM EDT • Business • crainsdetroit.com
Drones, satellites and AI help scientists watch over Antarctica's smallest lifeforms

Monitoring Antarctica's tiny, scattered ecosystems is a challenge that has long plagued researchers. But a new study led by the University of Wollongong (UOW) offers a new approach to tracking life in ...

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Sep 30 • 11:20 AM EDT • Science • phys.org
Florida woman indicted for 'attempting to kill' Rihanna in shooting

A Florida woman has been formally indicted for "attempting to kill" Rihanna, the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office announced.

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Sep 30 • 11:13 AM EDT • Entertainment • centraloregondaily.com
Mona raises $3.5m to widen small business capital access

Mona has raised $3.5m to scale its AI platform helping small businesses access capital and coaching. Read more now.

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Sep 30 • 10:43 AM EDT • Business • fintech.global
Jared Goldstein, M.D., Joins Baptist Health Urology

September 18, 2026 – Baptist Health is pleased to announce the addition of Jared Goldstein, M.D., a highly skilled urologist and urologic surgeon, to the Baptist Health Urology team. Dr. Goldstein brings to the community extensive expertise in general urology, minimally invasive surgery and men’s health services. Dr. Goldstein specializes in the diagnosis and treatment […]

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Sep 30 • 10:05 AM EDT • Health • southfloridahospitalnews.com
Small Gym September: Meet Step Ahead All-Stars

Hear more about the story of Step Ahead All-Stars, a Miami-based program that is 7x NCA National Champions, World Champions, & D2 Summit Champions!

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Sep 30 • 10:01 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Small Signals, Big Effects: Why Symbolic Policies Matter for Climate Politics -

In the APSA Public Scholarship Program, graduate students in political science produce summaries of new research in the American Political Science Review. This piece, written by Ximena Caló, covers the new article by Theodore Tallent, [...]

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Sep 30 • 10:00 AM EDT • Science • politicalsciencenow.com
Small Signals, Big Effects: Why Symbolic Policies Matter for Climate Politics -

In the APSA Public Scholarship Program, graduate students in political science produce summaries of new research in the American Political Science Review. This piece, written by Ximena Caló, covers the new article by Theodore Tallent, [...]

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Sep 30 • 10:00 AM EDT • Politics • politicalsciencenow.com
Cyber Insurance Adoption Surges Among Mid-Market Businesses While Small Firms Lag Behind

Mid-market business cyber insurance purchases jumped 34 percentage points since 2024 even as small businesses remain stalled at 42% adoption, according to Nationwide survey.

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Sep 30 • 9:50 AM EDT • Business • riskandinsurance.com
Matthew David Hall, M.D., MBA, Installed as Endowed Chair in Pediatric Oncology at Baptist Health Herbert Wertheim Cancer Institute

September 4, 2026 – Matthew D. Hall, M.D., MBA, lead pediatric radiation oncologist at Baptist Health Herbert Wertheim Cancer Institute, part of Baptist Health Cancer Care, was formally installed as the Endowed Chair in Pediatric Radiation Oncology during a ceremony and reception held September 2 at Mr. C Miami in Coconut Grove. The installation ceremony […]

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Sep 30 • 9:43 AM EDT • Health • southfloridahospitalnews.com
Nathan J. Nordmann, M.D., Joins Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute as Director of Spinal Oncology and Co-Director of Spinal Radiosurgery

August 27, 2026 – Fellowship-trained neurosurgeon Nathan J. Nordmann, M.D., has joined Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience as director of spinal oncology and co-director of spinal radiosurgery. He specializes in the surgical treatment of conditions affecting the brain and spine, with advanced expertise in primary and metastatic spinal tumors, complex spinal pathology and minimally invasive surgical techniques. […]

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Sep 30 • 9:32 AM EDT • Health • southfloridahospitalnews.com
Harel Deutsch, M.D., Joins Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute as Director of Spine Surgery

August 24, 2026 – Fellowship-trained, board-certified neurosurgeon Harel Deutsch, M.D., has joined Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute as director of spine surgery. An internationally recognized leader in spinal surgery, Dr. Deutsch specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery, motion preservation surgery and the treatment of failed back surgery syndrome. He brings nearly three decades of experience […]

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Sep 30 • 9:30 AM EDT • Health • southfloridahospitalnews.com
Small business owners aren't losing their dream, but they're paying more to achieve it

Small business owners are continuing to combat inflation and rising costs, according to the newly released KeyBank (NYSE: KEY) 2026 Small Business Survey. The survey found that one-third (33%) of owners are absorbing rising costs out of their own paycheck rather than passing them on to customers underscoring the value they place on the relationships they've built.

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Sep 30 • 9:02 AM EDT • Business • finance.yahoo.com
Las Vegas veteran group uses monthly hikes to address mental health

A small group of military veterans in the Las Vegas Valley has been gathering for monthly hikes aimed at supporting mental health.

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Las Vegas veteran group uses monthly hikes to address mental health

A small group of military veterans in the Las Vegas Valley has been gathering for monthly hikes aimed at supporting mental health.

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Las Vegas veteran group uses monthly hikes to address mental health

A small group of military veterans in the Las Vegas Valley has been gathering for monthly hikes aimed at supporting mental health.

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Samsung’s new SmartTag is smaller, longer-lasting, and works with iPhones

Previous SmartTags didn’t even work with other Android phones.

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Sep 30 • 8:00 AM EDT • Technology • theverge.com
3 low-cost investments to help global populations age well

Promoting healthy ageing doesn't have to be expensive. Small preventive interventions in health and mobility can unlock massive global economic dividends.

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Sep 30 • 5:55 AM EDT • Health • weforum.org
Virginia Democrats warn more healthcare strains loom after November election

Christina Rivera kept her health insurance this year because she needed major back surgery. But maintaining coverage meant absorbing a monthly premium that rose from $235 in 2025 to $1,336 in 2026 — with a higher deductible. “That’s just not reasonable for anybody who is relying on the ACA for healthcare,” said Riviera, a Charlottesville-area resident and founder of the nonprofit Called to Justice. “I don’t have that sitting around. It’s not in the cushions of the couch.” Small nonprofits often depend on the Affordable Care Act marketplace because reasonably priced group coverage is out of reach, Rivera said. After enhanced federal premium tax credits expired last December, her insurance bill became another financial burden alongside groceries, gasoline and utilities.

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Sep 30 • 5:28 AM EDT • Health • virginiamercury.com
Higher Debt Caps to Boost Small Business, Personal Bankruptcies

Federal lawmakers’ move to permanently raise debt limits for bankruptcy relief will give more small businesses and individuals access to options that were previously out of reach under current economic pressures and persistent inflation.

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Sep 30 • 5:00 AM EDT • Business • news.bloomberglaw.com
Small-town athletes making it big at Nebraska

Several small towns in Nebraska have developed admirable athletic talent, some who have made it big at UNL. Athletes in women's basketball, wrestling and track and field, who came from small towns all over Nebraska.

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Sep 30 • 1:00 AM EDT • Sports • dailynebraskan.com
Maine’s deluge of political ads is crowding out small businesses

The onslaught of political ads means less airtime for Maine's bakeries, car dealerships, shops, colleges, professional services firms and others looking to get their own messages out.

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Sep 30 • 1:00 AM EDT • Politics • bangordailynews.com
Los Angeles County puts up to $3,000 on the table for businesses after Lineage fire, East LA oil spill

"Small businesses should not be left to absorb the financial damage caused by an emergency they did not create."

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Sep 30 • 12:15 AM EDT • Business • yahoo.com
Two GLOW lawmakers named 'Guardians of Small Business'

ALBANY — Two area lawmakers have been named as 2026 Guardians of Small Business.

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Beloved Carleton burger joint Fat Stax abruptly closes amid business dispute

A beloved small-town burger joint is expected to close its doors and the owner as well as the community is devastated. Fat Stax, on Telegraph Road in Carleton recently shut down and the owner, Barb Little, was spending the day cleaning it out.

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Strong health systems, strong small businesses

Arizona’s small business owners know that the health of our economy depends on more than hard work — it depends on the strength of the institutions that support our communities. That’s why Banner Health’s continued investment in Arizona’s small business ecosystem deserves recognition, and why it should serve as a model for how anchor institutions […]

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Strong health systems, strong small businesses

Arizona’s small business owners know that the health of our economy depends on more than hard work — it depends on the strength of the institutions that support our communities. That’s why Banner Health’s continued investment in Arizona’s small business ecosystem deserves recognition, and why it should serve as a model for how anchor institutions […]

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Seahawks Power Rankings Roundup: Small Tumble After Week 3 Disappointment
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Eastern NC Small Business Town Hall held at Pitt County Office Park
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Eastview Mall owner, town of Victor accused of attempting to avoid debts

Mortgage lenders U.S. Bank and Wells Fargo have filed for foreclosure.

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Sep 29 • 6:37 PM EDT • Business • spectrumlocalnews.com
FSU rises minimally in USA TODAY Sports' college football re-rank

In the newest USA TODAY Sports re-rank of all 138 FBS teams, Florida State checked in at No. 61, the 12th-best in the ACC.

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Kyzn OS Brings Centralized Business Management to Mission Pitch Competition

Mission’s entrepreneurs came together Sept. 16 for the inaugural Mission Small Business Expo at the Mission Event Center, a free, full-day event organized by the Mission Economic Development Corporation and title-sponsored by Lone Star National Bank

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Small Business Office Asks EPA Not to Examine Styrene’s Risks

The Small Business Administration asked the EPA to drop styrene from its list of chemicals the agency could evaluate for possible regulation.

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The Family Business Advantage: Third Quarterly Power Breakfast of 2026 explores how family businesses balance legacy and innovation

Photo by GFBJAnother successful Power Breakfast is in the books. The Greater Fayetteville Business Journal hosted its third quarterly Power Breakfast of 2026 on Tuesday, Sept. 29. Local leaders and decision-makers gathered to network and learn from the panel about how established principles drive long-term stability while allowing for operational evolution. The panel featured Managing Partner of Luigi’s Italian Chophouse & Bar, Nate Ernst; Inside Sales at Hubbard Supplyhouse, Mary Grace Hurley; Chief Operations Officer for Copiers Plus, Drew Smith; and CEO of Holmes Security Systems, Stephen Wheeler. The panel was moderated by Lauren Willets, director of the Family Enterprise Center at UNC’s Kenan-Flagler Business School. Throughout the discussion, the panelists returned to a common idea: family businesses thrive when they preserve the relationships and values at their core while remaining open to change.Each panelist shared personal stories that carried practical lessons. Stephen Wheeler emphasized the role of relationships with customers and employees, saying, “What makes a family business successful today is relationships.” Mary Grace Hurley echoed Wheeler’s sentiment, describing relationships as a lasting inheritance, including a customer connection that began when she was young and continued into her working life. “If something’s given to you, that’s going to cost you too,” added Nate Ernst. He explained this philosophy by sharing that, in his view, earning responsibility builds credibility and confidence.Another hot topic was the idea of tradition versus change. For these businesses that have been around for a century or even more, it can be difficult to escape the “we’ve always done it this way” caveat, but these speakers emphasized how change has been an integral part of their growth and longevity. A family business can honor its history without being bound by it.“Innovation and tradition–they don’t have to be competing with one another,” shared Hurley. She pointed to changes in how businesses operate, including the adoption of computers and new management practices. Ernst stressed that adaptation is essential, while Wheeler described how his family’s electrical contracting business had evolved into a security-focused company. The details of the work may change, but identifying and upholding core values is key to embracing change while maintaining the character of a business. “I think it’s just important to remember why you started in the first place. What was your mission? What are your core values? And to reevaluate those,” shared Drew Smith.In addition to the first-hand accounts and wisdom shared by panelists, Moderator Lauren Willets recommended two novels during the panel for those seeking additional educational resources. Those two novels are “Hug of War: How to Lead a Family Business with both Love and Logic”by Cathy Carroll and “In the Company of Family: How to Thrive When Business Is Personal” by Melissa Mitchell-Blitch. Preparing the next generation requires more than handing over a title or company. Wheeler argued that future leaders need genuine passion and a vested interest in the business. The panelists were in agreement that succession is a process, and there is not one clear answer for how to perfectly prepare for it. Leaders must cultivate readiness, keep communication open and make room for the next generation to earn responsibility while being sure not to neglect the business in the here and now. “Today’s Power Breakfast was one of our best events yet! Between the passion and in-depth knowledge of the panelists, the great audience questions and the guidance and expertise of Mrs. Willets, the conversation was both engaging and informative,” shared GFBJ Publisher Faith Hatton. “A lot of small businesses in Fayetteville are family-owned and grown, and it’s great to be able to spotlight some of the businesses that have stood the test of time by strengthening the next generation of leadership and preparing them for ownership. I hope everyone received some inspiration and ideas that they can bring back to their own businesses and organizations!”We thank everyone who attended this Power Breakfast and hope you’ll all join us for the next Power Breakfast on Dec. 8. Details about the event will be shared on our social media and in future email updates. To learn about becoming a Power Breakfast sponsor, contact the Greater Fayetteville Business Journal at 910.240.9697 or marketing@bizfayetteville.com.

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Sep 29 • 3:42 PM EDT • Business • bizfayetteville.com
Valley West Mall sold; site plan to be finalized

Brian Martin likes to do “impactful” developments that will help transform the communities where he works. That’s why the president and CEO of Threshold Capital and Threshold Development decided to invest in the redevelopment of Valley West Mall. The $11 million deal closed on Monday, and as the new owner, he is ready to begin…

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Meta and Intuit Team on Small Business Intelligence

Intuit says its small business-focused financial intelligence services are now part of Meta’s new AI assistant. The QuickBooks connector is now live in

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Sep 29 • 2:03 PM EDT • Business • pymnts.com
Muse for Small Business Can Analyze Months of Customer Reviews in Minutes

Meta just launched new personal AI agent tools for small businesses. Here's how entrepreneurs are putting it to use.

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Sep 29 • 1:53 PM EDT • Business • inc.com
Beyond Billionaires: Small Business, Taxes, and Who’s Rich in America

Join the Center for American Progress for a conversation on business ownership as the main path to wealth in America, and what that means for the future of tax policy and the American Dream.

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Sep 29 • 12:27 PM EDT • Business • americanprogress.org
AFP-MT Opposes I-194, Warns Measure Would Silence Montanans, Threaten Businesses

HELENA, MT — Americans for Prosperity-Montana (AFP-MT) today announced its opposition to I-194, a statewide ballot measure that would strip Montana small businesses, family farms and ranches, and nonprofit organizations of their right to speak up in the political process — and put their ability to legally operate in the state on the line if […]

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A New Agenda for Small Business Support in an Age of Uncertainty

Entrepreneurship requires accepting uncertainty. Yet today’s small businesses face multiple, compounding, and, at times, unprecedented sources of uncertainty,

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Small window for Welsh additional learning needs funding deal, politicians told

But Welsh Labour leader Ken Skates tells Rhun ap Iorwerth the money on offer is "still not enough".

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Small business owner: I took my 50 employees on a free trip to Greece

I'm a restaurant owner in New York. I spent months planning a trip to Greece for my employees, hoping to make it as affordable as possible.

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Prediction Markets Are Crucial Knowledge-Givers To Small Business

Knowledge is wealth. Prediction markets enable the voluminous creation of knowledge.

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Sep 29 • 11:00 AM EDT • Business • finance.yahoo.com
Gusto Small Business Jobs and Pay Report: Small Businesses Add 28,000 Jobs in September, Marking Eighth Straight Month of Growth

/PRNewswire/ -- America's small businesses added an estimated 28,000 net new jobs in September on a seasonally adjusted basis, according to the latest Gusto...

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Amazon Discounting New Mac Mini and Mac Studio Alongside Early Prime Day Deals on Monitors

Amazon has brought back a few discounts on Apple's brand new Mac mini and Mac Studio, with up to $50 off select models. These deals are returning alongside early Prime Big Deal Days discounts on Samsung monitors that make nice pairings with a new Mac. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.

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Sep 29 • 10:42 AM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
PSE&G, Jersey City small business highlight utility’s energy efficiency investment

PSE&G joined Jewel Electric Supply and Jersey City Mayor James Solomon on Sept. 28 for an event highlighting energy efficiency investments.

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How Small Businesses Can Make Smarter Health Insurance Decisions This Year

Morgan Health’s CEO shares how small business leaders can evaluate health coverage costs, access, and alternative plan options.

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Sep 29 • 10:00 AM EDT • Health • inc.com
Meta is expanding its AI agent Muse to small businesses

The tech giant says the agent can help owners run their business and find new customers.

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Trump used foreign labor standards as tariff workaround, small businesses say

Small businesses will once again challenge President Donald Trump’s tariffs in the Court of International Trade in New York City this week.

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Winners Named in St. Louis County Library Small Business Launchpad

Ayers among judges, Mulvihill facilitated during program St. Louis County Library recently held its Small Business Launchpad, an 8-week entrepreneurship program designed for formerly incarcerated individuals who are interested in…

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How corporate services help small businesses stay secure

Discover how corporate services help Ozark small businesses manage cash cycles, improve security, and save time via Table Rock Community Bank.

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Meta gives small businesses an AI agent that knows their work

Meta's Muse for Small Business connects business tools and accounts to help owners plan campaigns, manage tasks and get more done.

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U.S. Small Business Employment Rate Remains Steady in September

Positive weekly earnings and hours worked growth trends continueROCHESTER, N.Y., Sept. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to the Paychex Small Business Employment Watch, which reports on employment levels in U.S. small businesses with fewer than 50 employees, the pace of job growth increased 0.02 percentage points to 99.15 in September. The jobs index remained broadly in line with the 2026 year-to-date average of 99.19. Hourly earnings growth remained below three percent in September (2.78%)

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Meta expands Muse AI agent to small business market

Meta expands Muse AI agent to small business market

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Data-Driven EnviroLab team maps the heat - College of Arts and Sciences

The lab’s researchers use the data to identify hotspots and find ways to cool them down.

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Family businesses power the US economy, but succession poses a major challenge

Goldman Sachs discusses why conflict resolution and capital structure decisions are vital for family business succession planning long-term.

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Starbucks Is Closing Stores to Grow. That Sounds Backward Until You See Why

Starbucks shows that sometimes getting smaller, closing underperforming locations, and reinvesting in what works is the path to growth.

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The Beclowning of Scott Bessent

One iron law of current politics is that nobody who associates themselves with Donald Trump emerges with a shred of credibility. For some, that’s not a big loss — it’s not as if anyone respected Pete Hegseth even before he decided that the key to military success in an age of drones and AI was more testosterone. For others, however, the costs are real. I’m old enough to remember when Marco Rubio was widely considered a reasonable, thoughtful politician. Right now, however, my candidate for the biggest loser is Scott Bessent, the Secretary of the Treasury. Bessent started out with significant reputation to lose: When Trump selected him, this was the headline in the Financial Times: Jason Furman, Barack Obama’s chief economist, described him as a “credible Treasury secretary who has a real understanding of the global economy”. But Bessent has now transformed himself into the Baghdad Bob of bonds. Three weeks ago, after intervening (for reasons that remain somewhat unclear) to support the Japanese yen, Bessent boasted about his ability to move markets and dared investors to bet against his, declaring “I am the house now.” He then tried to push long-term interest rates down, buying 30-year U.S. Treasuries in a move some have compared to paying down part of your mortgage by running up your credit card balance. Here’s how that’s going so far: To get some perspective on how high interest rates have gone, here’s a longer-term perspective: We haven’t seen interest rates this high since the fading days of the dotcom bubble. Why are interest rates hitting new records? The backdrop, as I argued in last Sunday’s primer, is the huge AI-driven investment boom; more on that next week. But the immediate cause of the latest interest rate spike was Trump’s rejection of an Iranian proposal to end the war. This rejection sent crude oil prices, which for a while had fallen considerably, shooting back up: It’s notable, by the way, that oil prices remain high even though a significant amount of oil is now being shuttled through the Strait of Hormuz by night, on smaller vessels. That’s an interesting story, which has a lot to do with the fact that oil from the Hormuz shuttle runs must be transferred to larger vessels before being shipped to markets in Europe and Asia; around 15 percent of the world’s large crude carriers are now parked off the coast of Oman, waiting to be tanked up. This is creating a shipping crunch: But that’s a topic for another day. For now, the point is that with oil still high and refined products, especially diesel, still close to record levels, inflation will remain elevated. And this in turn means that the Federal Reserve will keep short-term interest rates high, an expectation that is feeding into longer-term rates. Hence Bessent’s bond-market humiliation. The truth is that Bessent might not have been able to get interest rates down even in the best of circumstances. But he certainly won’t get anywhere as long as Trump keeps believing that he can somehow convert his Iran debacle into a triumphant victory. And Trump will keep believing that as long as he is surrounded by sycophants who tell him what he wants to hear. Sycophants like, for example, Scott Bessent, who is predicting the imminent collapse of the Iranian economy, possibly within two weeks. Bessent is right to say that the embargo on Iranian oil exports is placing the country under great economic strain. But his implicit prediction that this will quickly produce a deal that Trump can call victory looks no more plausible than his boasts about the bond market. The big question now is, why would anyone with a reputation to lose work for Donald Trump? As the beclowning of Bessent shows, joining the Trump team won’t just damage your reputation; it will utterly destroy it.

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Meta is expanding its Muse AI agent to target small businesses

The new Muse for Small Business connects to tools including Canva, Slack, and Intuit, and links to Meta ad accounts and business profiles

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Lesbian Bar Project Co-Founder: Purity Politics Could Destroy Our Remaining Spaces

Subscribe As a professional lesbian and Massachusetts native, I’ve recently been asked by a lot of folks what I think about the saga unfolding at Last Ditch. The now-viral story, first reported by The Boston Globe, centers on a Western Massachusetts lesbian bar that lifted its mask requirement for one night a week to help drum up business. The decision ignited an intra-queer controversy that has been feasted on by media outlets across the political spectrum—from the New York Post to LGBTQ Nation—and is even reportedly being eyed for a Hollywood adaptation. Apparently nothing is more entertaining than a bunch of lesbians and queers fighting with each other over KN-95s. What has been lost in all of the chatter and media coverage is the very real possibility that Last Ditch, which just opened in April 2025, will have to close its doors. The venue’s one remaining founder, Jackie Matellian, revealed in a community Zoom meeting that she’s working four jobs, is now solely responsible for the bar’s $50,000 business loan and is struggling to keep up with the bills. So as we laugh about the controversy’s similarity to a “Portlandia” skit and how one of the bar’s founders left to enroll in clown school, we forget that yet another lesbian bar is facing an existential crisis—and this time the call is coming from inside the house. In 2020, my friend Elina Street and I created The Lesbian Bar Project, an Emmy-, Webby- and GLAAD Media Award-winning docuseries and initiative that tells the stories of lesbian queer bars around the world. We were moved to act because at the time there were only an estimated 16 lesbian bars in the United States, and the pandemic threatened to bring that number down even further. There are now more sapphic bars than there were just before the pandemic—about 36 of them in total—but this is down from approximately 200 in 1980. Maybe that doesn’t mean much to you, but for the millions of sapphics living in the U.S., this number is calamitous. As the world laughs at lesbians and sapphics, I want to take a second and tell you what I feel when I walk into one of these bars, which are all unique and irreplaceable in their own way: I feel seen. Sometimes I think Cubbyhole in New York City’s West Village neighborhood knew I was gay before I did. When I walked in there for the first time, before I was even out, I was transfixed by the colorful array of tchotchkes hanging from the ceiling and how the women standing next to me were completely unafraid to express their desire for one another. I knew the minute I was ready to come out, I had a home. I also felt the joy of a new couple falling in love at Seattle’s Wildrose, the quiet confidence of a short king lining up her shot at the pool table at Ginger’s in Brooklyn and the kick of cayenne pepper in Julie Mabry’s crawfish at Houston’s Pearl Bar. Subscribe Lesbian bars don’t just serve lesbians; they serve queer folks across the spectrum, including bisexual, pansexual and trans people. As Elina and I traveled across the U.S. and Europe and to parts of Latin America to document the bar owners, staff and patrons that make up the ecosystems of these spaces, we also became uniquely acquainted with the factors that threaten their existence: gentrification, wage gaps, sexism, environmental disasters, gun violence, rising insurance premiums and political administrations working to annihilate queer people and their families. Lesbian bar owners, like all leaders and entrepreneurs, are imperfect. There have been significant issues over the years at lesbian bars: employee harassment, racism, lack of accessibility, sexual assault and transphobia. All bar owners should be held accountable and should listen to their communities to evolve into safer and more equitable spaces. I also acknowledge my privilege: I am able-bodied, white, cis and from a family system that loves me for who I am. Not everyone has that. Queer people, especially trans and bisexual people, are suffering from disproportionately high levels of depression, and our mental health system isn’t equipped to support them. Immunocompromised people and long COVID are real, and many of my friends are suffering to this day. The people with the least safety net are often the ones for whom a bar closing costs the most. And yet, as we’re seeing with Last Ditch, the queer community often lashes out at each other. It’s also the mainstream media taking the internal conflict and making a mockery out of it, distracting from the real possibility that this bar could close due to financial pressures. A bar that many people loved and needed is facing extinction. Perhaps it’s safer to dissent with one another than with the larger forces trying to eradicate us, but in doing so, we risk destroying the few spaces we have left. Due to the constraints of purity politics—some in good faith, some not so much—lesbian bar owners, almost all of whom are queer women themselves, are forced to be everything for everyone, similarly to how women are forced to be everything for everyone. By asking these bars to uphold impossible standards—standards very few other third spaces are asked to consider—we all end up losing. I want to move as a community toward dialogue, compassionate dissent and collaboration to make our spaces better with the goal of keeping them OPEN and thriving, rather than destroying them from the inside with expectations that are arguably unattainable. Subscribe While I have your attention—for this fleeting second of the news cycle—may I urge us to spearhead a way to keep these small businesses afloat without attacking our own community along the way? Bar owners are left with an impasse: They want to be community-centered, but they also have to make money to keep their doors open. Sometimes they might make business decisions that don’t work for everyone—and that’s partly because different patrons have different priorities and want different things—but these owners deserve the opportunity for productive dialogue**.** We have to work with them and with each other to keep our spaces open, to keep them growing. Lesbian bars raised me into the queer woman I am today. One thing I think about as I reflect on the six years of work we’ve done to document these spaces is that shared, unspoken language I have with a stranger the moment we both walk into one of these bars: the nod, the ease, the not having to explain ourselves. I don’t want to lose that, and neither should you. If objective, nonpartisan, rigorous, LGBTQ-focused journalism is important to you, please consider making a tax-deductible donation through our 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor, Resource Impact, by clicking this button: Donate

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Sep 29 • 7:01 AM EDT • Politics • unclosetedmedia.com
Meta expands Muse AI agent for small businesses

Meta Platforms is expanding its AI agent Muse to small businesses, adding integrations with ​tools such as Shopify, QuickBooks, Stripe and ‌Canva to help owners run their businesses and find new customers, as the Facebook-parent aims to diversify ​its revenue beyond advertising.

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Beyond executive politics: Why football’s grassroots are betting on continuity

While political debates dominate football’s power centres, local member associations care about one primary goal: sustainable development on home soil. For many smaller federations, FIFA's support o...

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Meta launches Muse for Small Business as Zuckerberg pushes beyond consumer AI market

Following the success of its Muse personal AI agent, Meta is introducing a specialized version for small businesses.

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Pochettino regrets lack of 'sporting justice' for his ex-Tottenham team amid Man City charges saga

U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino expressed sadness at an apparent failure of “sporting justice” in his response to reports that Manchester City has been found guilty of almost all of the 115 charges leveled against the club for alleged financial breaches. The alleged rule-breaking by City took place between 2009-18, during which period Pochettino was manager of Tottenham and turned the London team into a challenger for titles in English soccer despite operating on a relatively small budget. The Premier League has yet to officially confirm the verdict that, according to several media outlets, has been passed down by an independent commission following a long-running case.

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Beyond executive politics: Why football’s grassroots are betting on continuity

While political debates dominate football’s power centres, local member associations care about one primary goal: sustainable development on home soil. For many smaller federations, FIFA's support o...

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With a ‘Box-Bed,’ a Family in a Brooklyn Loft Found (Semi) Privacy

A couple built a box inside their condo that gives everyone in the family a customized space to hang out.

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Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra camera leak points to warmer photos and cleaner night shots

Leaker Ice Universe says the Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra moves from the Galaxy S26 Ultra's cool color profile to warmer tones, holds back small bright light sources on both its main camera and 50MP 5x telephoto, and shows less shadow noise at night.

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NEXE Innovations Reports Q4 and Fiscal 2026 Results and Business Update

WINDSOR, Ontario, Sept. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NEXE Innovations Inc. ('NEXE', the 'Company', 'we', 'us' or 'our') (TSX.V: NEXE) (Frankfurt...

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U.S. Bank Launches Cards to Meet Small Business Rewards Demand

U.S. Bank has launched two new small business credit cards that are designed to deliver “straight-forward rewards” on everyday business purchases, the

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WA business owners speak on losses caused by copper wire theft

Small business owners in Seattle report significant financial losses from repeated copper thefts. At Ballard’s Lockspot Cafe, owner Alison Soike dealt with three destructive break-ins that wrecked the restaurant's refrigeration, requiring $10,000 in repairs.

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Sep 28 • 8:30 PM EDT • Business • fox13seattle.com
Planning ramps up for 3 universal childcare pilots upstate

The three-year pilots were authorized as part of this year’s state budget and are seen as a small step toward state-wide universal childcare.

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Sep 28 • 7:34 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
WA business owners speak on losses caused by copper wire theft

Small business owners in Seattle report significant financial losses from repeated copper thefts. At Ballard’s Lockspot Cafe, owner Alison Soike dealt with three destructive break-ins that required $10,000 in repairs.

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