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Investors rush into robotic coffee as unit economics improve
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Capital is flowing into robotic coffee startups in 2026 as investors chase faster payback periods, lower startup costs and scalable automation in food service.
Main Street Economics warns debt path could trigger fiscal cliff
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Main Street Economics founder Les Rubin says the U.S. is heading toward a fiscal cliff as debt, deficits and long-term entitlement obligations grow faster than the government can manage.
Tinsel Magazine launches Talent First series on livestream economics
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Tinsel Magazine has launched a four-part investigative series on the economics of live performance across major livestreaming platforms, with the first installment focused on how gifts, ranking systems and agency contracts push creators to stay…
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.
RACER Trust says redevelopment has driven $28.9 billion in economic activity
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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…
Albany State reports $328M economic impact, tops USG growth rate
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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.
Family caregiving emerges as a trillion-dollar economic force
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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.
RSCCD says Orange County economic impact reached $2.4 billion
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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.
Quantum Australia says its programs generated $83.1M in economic value
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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.
Asana co-founder Justin Rosenstein set for Iceland Eclipse keynote on redesigning the economy
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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.
Venus Healthcare Homes joins Silver Economy Forum 2026 as partner
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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.
Main Street Economics warns U.S. debt will hit $40 trillion this week
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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.
Underground utility damage costs U.S. economy $83.2 billion a year
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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.
Elentren opens public alpha for Christian economy network
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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.
Altherum launches access to private equity club deals and real-economy assets
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Altherum, built within CGPH Banque d’affaires, is opening a platform for qualified investors to access private equity club deals, venture capital, real estate, energy and other real-economy transactions.
Dana Cornell flags exit planning gap for business owners
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Former Morgan Stanley executive Dana Cornell says many business owners are heading into sales without a tax plan or a strategy to replace lost income.
Economic Club of Las Vegas plans bipartisan midterm election event
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The Economic Club of Las Vegas will host a bipartisan reception on Aug. 26 at Park MGM to examine how the 2026 midterm elections could affect federal and Nevada policy.
Founders Foundation launches first Green Economy Accelerator
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Founders Foundation has launched its first Green Economy Accelerator, bringing 13 South African entrepreneurs into a nine-month programme that started with an inaugural event in Sandton on August 6, 2026. The initiative aims to help founders in…
Insulation4Less releases foam board guide on types, uses and limits
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Insulation4Less has published a new educational guide comparing EPS, XPS and polyiso foam board insulation and explaining where rigid foam works best — and where it falls short.
Dalil Information Technology says AI will power borderless digital economies
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Dalil Information Technology outlined a vision for AI as core infrastructure for governments, banks and enterprises as of August 6, 2026, in Dubai.
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