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Karuza Cooke to Appear on Next Level CEO TV
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Karuza Cooke, founder and CEO of WELLO, will appear on Next Level CEO TV to discuss the habits and mindset behind long-term success.
Dry1Out launches franchise expansion into new markets
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Dry1Out has opened franchise opportunities as it pushes beyond its California base and into select U.S. and Canadian markets.
Middle Class Summit returns to South Florida with focus on economic mobility
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OIC of South Florida will host the 2026 Middle Class Summit on Sept. 9-10 at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida, bringing together more than 500 leaders to address AI, housing, healthcare and workforce access.
Juan Burgos Law expands bilingual Subchapter V bankruptcy services in Central Florida
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Juan Burgos Law says it is offering Spanish-language Subchapter V bankruptcy representation for Hispanic small-business owners in Orlando and across Central Florida as national small-business elections for the process rise.
J. Muir attorney Joycelyn Brown lands Florida Trend Legal Elite honor
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Joycelyn Brown, a J. Muir & Associates partner in Miami, was named to Florida Trend’s 2026 Legal Elite NOTABLE list for intellectual property attorneys.
Florida Trend marks 20 years of Icon with special edition
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Florida Trend has released the inaugural Florida Trend ICON special edition to mark 20 years of its signature profile series.
CareerSource South Florida to host South Dade employer summit Aug. 27
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CareerSource South Florida and local partners will hold a free workforce summit Thursday at Miami-Dade College’s Homestead campus to connect employers with hiring incentives, training programs and regional talent.
AHCEQUIP CEO Liliane Borgman Fuhrman expands South Florida healthcare reach
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Liliane Borgman Fuhrman, CEO of AHCEQUIP, is being spotlighted for growing a healthcare equipment company serving South Florida patients while balancing entrepreneurship, family life, and community service.
Vertical Chiropractic named finalist for Sarasota Small Business of the Year
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Vertical Chiropractic® Sarasota was named a finalist for the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce’s 2026 Small Business of the Year Award on July 2, 2026. The recognition spotlights the clinic’s structural chiropractic model and its growing role…
Coastal5ive enters U.S. market with Florida launch
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Coastal5ive has opened its U.S. sales operation, starting in Florida and led by CEO Nick Hearn.
Ascendant Group promotes Merilee Kern to vice president of public relations
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Ascendant Group has elevated longtime strategist Merilee A. Kern, MBA, to vice president of public relations after nearly 16 years with the global CEO branding firm.
Vyju Narendra named NAWBO South Florida treasurer
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Vyju Narendra, founder of Accountit CPA, has been installed as treasurer of the NAWBO South Florida Chapter Board of Directors for the 2026-2027 term.
Construction Corps named finalist for GrowFL's Florida Companies to Watch awards
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Construction Corps, the Clearwater veteran-owned design-build contractor, was named one of 95 finalists for GrowFL’s 16th Annual Florida Companies to Watch Awards.
DirectLend.AI tops $100 million in requested small business loans
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DirectLend.AI says more than 1,200 users have requested over $100 million in small business loans in the platform’s first six months.
Opus Virtual Offices expands focus on Florida’s fastest-growing cities
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A SmartAsset study says Florida has more of America’s fastest-growing cities than any other state, and Opus Virtual Offices says it already serves more than a dozen of them.
Lisa Crites turns breast cancer recovery into bestselling memoir and charity platform
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Medical journalist and inventor Lisa F. Crites has released Beautifully Unbroken, a memoir tied to her breast cancer recovery and the creation of her patented Shower Shirt medical garment.
Estrella Insurance adds first Brandon franchisee in Florida
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Estrella Insurance is opening a new Brandon, Florida, franchise led by insurance lawyer Daniel Geraldino Garcia, who plans to expand into Riverview and Orlando.
Smart City Expo Miami panel to focus on civic engagement
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A Tuesday panel at Smart City Expo Miami 2026 will examine how cities can turn resident input into action as local governments roll out new technology, infrastructure and digital services.
Wells Fargo Foundation backs Broward small business lending with $1 million grant
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The Wells Fargo Foundation is giving Ascendus $1 million to launch BRIDGE Broward, a new program meant to expand capital access for small businesses in Broward County.
uRISQ launches cybersecurity awareness campaign for SMBs
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uRISQ marked Cybersecurity Awareness Month with a month-long educational series and a new video demonstration aimed at helping small and medium-sized businesses recognize everyday cyber risks.
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