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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.

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An updated analysis of RACER Trust sites found that buyers and end users have created nearly 82,000 permanent jobs and generated $28.9 billion in annual economic activity through the first quarter of 2026. The data points to continued momentum…

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Albany State University says it generated nearly $328 million in economic impact in fiscal 2025, a 16.2% increase from the prior year and the largest percentage gain in the University System of Georgia.

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Rancho Santiago Community College District says its colleges, students and alumni generated $2.4 billion in added income across Orange County and supported 25,305 jobs, according to a Lightcast analysis based on FY 2023-24 data.

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New national data shows 63 million Americans provided care in the past year, putting family caregiving at the center of the U.S. workforce and care economy.

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The Partnership for Economic Innovation has named onsemi executive Catherine Côté to its board of directors as Arizona pushes to expand its semiconductor and technology economy.

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The Democratic Republic of the Congo moved into first place among AGOA-eligible African countries in the January-June 2026 U.S. import ranking, a milestone the government says reflects stronger trade coordination and President Félix-Antoine…

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Quantum Australia says new independent modelling shows its national programs have generated $83.1 million in economic value over five years and helped launch 15 quantum companies.

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Justin Rosenstein will speak at Iceland Eclipse in Reykjavik on Aug. 13, joining a moderated keynote on how economic and technology systems shape public outcomes and how democratic participation could change them.

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The Global Coalition on Aging has named Venus Healthcare Homes a forum partner for Silver Economy Forum 2026, set for Nov. 11-12 in Kuala Lumpur.

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Main Street Economics says the U.S. national debt is above $39.93 trillion and will cross $40 trillion this week, a milestone the group argues reflects a deeper fiscal problem.

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Common Ground Alliance released a new report Wednesday estimating underground utility damage costs the U.S. $83.2 billion annually, nearly triple the long-cited $30 billion figure.

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Travel data points to a shift away from expensive coastal destinations as families look for cheaper, slower-paced trips in mid-tier markets.

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Outdoor participation is setting new records nationwide, and regional tourism hubs like Santa Fe are adjusting as hikers and mountain bikers steer lodging choices toward trail access.

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The South County dispensary celebrated its first anniversary on Aug. 15 with a customer appreciation event that mixed local partners, live music and charitable giving.

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The Republican Liberty Caucus of Texas will host a free breakfast and meet-and-greet for Republican convention delegates in Dallas on Sept. 10, with former White House economist Mike ter Maat as featured guest.

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Group travel tied to car culture, cycling and outdoor hobbies is helping fuel tourism in Texas Hill Country, where direct travel spending reached $22.4 billion and supported 176,300 jobs.

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374Water reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $2.26 million, up about 280% from a year earlier, as completion of the Orange County Sanitation District Factory Acceptance Test unlocked revenue and more contract value.

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The Tourism Sustainability Certifications Alliance has released new minimum standards to create a common baseline for sustainable tourism certification worldwide.

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Elentren has launched a public alpha for a new AI-powered platform that connects Christian businesses, churches, professionals, jobs, services and opportunities in one network.