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Jolt Capital names Pierre Fitzgibbon operating partner
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Jolt Capital has added former Quebec economy minister Pierre Fitzgibbon as an operating partner as the private equity firm looks to deepen its Canada presence and expand its value-creation team.
Zero Waste Foundation brings COP31 push to Geneva
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The Zero Waste Foundation used a two-day Geneva diplomacy push on July 6-7 to line up support for COP31 implementation work on circular economy, clean energy, climate finance and health.
Africa’s IoT growth hinges on uptime, industry insider warns
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Africa’s connected economy could stall unless regulators, operators and businesses build for network resilience, according to CommsCloud Managing Director Peter Walsh.
Automotive tire market seen reaching $403.5B by 2035
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The global automotive tire market is projected to grow from $265.0 billion in 2025 to $403.5 billion by 2035, driven by replacement demand, EV-specific tire growth, and tighter fuel-economy rules.
Aiqidi pushes four-stroke outboards for global buyers in 2026
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Aiqidi is targeting importers, distributors and OEM partners with four-stroke high-efficiency outboards as global sourcing priorities shift toward fuel economy, customization and delivery reliability.
Vibrant Publishers releases practical sustainability guide for business leaders
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Vibrant Publishers has launched Business Sustainability Essentials You Always Wanted to Know by Dr. Ritika Mahajan, a new book aimed at turning ESG, circular-economy and sustainability concepts into practical business action.
Rose-Hulman President Robert A. Coons makes Indiana 250 for fourth straight year
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Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology President Robert A. Coons has been named to the Indiana 250 list for the fourth consecutive year, highlighting his influence in education and Indiana’s broader economy.
Christian Briggs warns Europe’s CBDC push is reshaping money and control
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Economist Christian Briggs says the European Union’s move toward a retail digital euro and stricter crypto rules marks a major shift in monetary infrastructure, not just a technology upgrade.
ANY LAB TEST NOW lands on Franchise Business Review's recession-resistant list
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ANY LAB TEST NOW was named a Top Recession-Resistant Franchise for 2026 by Franchise Business Review, adding a fourth FBR honor this year as the lab-testing brand says it posted a record first half of 2026. The recognition comes as the company…
Eltropy sets 2026 leadership summit for Monterey Bay
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Eltropy will bring more than 90 credit union and community bank executives to Monterey, California, from Aug. 24-26 for its annual Leadership Summit.
Indonesia signs 7 MoUs at INNOPROM-2026 to expand into the EAEU market
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Indonesia used INNOPROM-2026 in Yekaterinburg to deepen industrial ties with Russia and position its manufacturers for broader access to the Eurasian Economic Union.
E-House market seen rising to $3.34 billion by 2035
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The global e-house market is projected to grow from $1.93 billion in 2026 to $3.34 billion by 2035 as utilities, data centers and industrial operators shift toward factory-built power modules.
Roggiero J. Spillere maps healthy aging through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
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Economist and university lecturer Roggiero J. Spillere has released a book on training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu beyond midlife, drawing on his own start at age 47. The book ties healthy aging to injury avoidance, risk management, mentorship, and…
CUSAL adds Summit as community sponsor for federal lending push
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The Center for USA Lending announced July 29, 2026, that Summit Consulting has joined as a Community Sponsor to support research, policy work and modernization efforts around federal credit programs.
7x24 Exchange DC Chapter awards $50,500 in scholarships for data center workforce
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The 7x24 Exchange DC Chapter awarded $50,500 in annual scholarships to college students preparing for careers in engineering, IT and digital infrastructure as Northern Virginia’s data center sector keeps expanding.
WFIS 2026 heads to Manila as Philippines digital finance accelerates
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More than 600 banking and insurance leaders are set to gather in Manila on Aug. 25-26 for WFIS 2026, as the Philippines pushes deeper into digital finance, AI governance and core modernization.
Neural AI opens accredited-investor raise on Deal Box
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Neural AI, Inc. has opened a private capital raise for verified accredited investors on Deal Box, using Rule 506(c) of Regulation D to market the offering online.
New Mexico Open lifts purse to $137,000
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The 2026 New Mexico Open at Turtleback Mountain Golf & Resort is raising its professional purse to $137,000, with a $30,000 winner’s check.
Stand 4 The Land Kansas launches podcast on hyperscale data centers
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Stand 4 The Land Kansas has released the first three episodes of an investigative audio series examining how Kansas lawmakers approved tax incentives and related policy decisions that helped drive hyperscale data center growth.
USHBC backs Trump call for EU trade probe over tech fines
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The United States Hispanic Business Council is urging the Trump administration to launch a Section 301 investigation into European Union fines and rules aimed at U.S. tech companies.
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