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Carín León’s Sphere debut highlights Música Mexicana’s U.S. economic scale
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Carín León became the first Latino artist to perform at Las Vegas’ Sphere with a seven-show residency that opened Sept. 4, adding a new milestone for Música Mexicana in the U.S. A new analysis by Manuel Herrejón Suárez argues the genre is turning…
Eileen Tasca says technology won't fix cinema's broken economics
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At the Venice Production Bridge, EO producer Eileen Tasca argued that cinema’s real problem is not technology but weak institutions, unfair rights, and a distribution system that leaves filmmakers with little control.
Oxford Economics economist joins CFO Leadership Conference lineup
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Michael Pearce, chief U.S. economist at Oxford Economics, will keynote the Fall 2026 CFO Leadership Conference in Denver on Oct. 14, giving finance leaders a read on growth, inflation, rates, labor, policy and AI. The session is designed to help…
Grand View Roofing & Exteriors joins Woodbury Chamber
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Grand View Roofing & Exteriors has joined the Greater Woodbury Chamber of Commerce to deepen ties with local businesses and the Gloucester County community it serves.
Billboard campaign targets federal barred owl killing plan
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The Center for a Humane Economy has launched a four-state billboard campaign to pressure federal officials to abandon a plan it says would kill 450,000 barred owls over 30 years.
Self-published books outnumber traditional titles as AI and TikTok reshape publishing
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A new report from selfpublishing.com says self-published books now outnumber traditionally published titles in the U.S. by more than 5 to 1, underscoring how AI, TikTok and ebooks are changing the economics of publishing.
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.
Patty Arvielo and Vanessa Santos to host Thrive & Lead at AVANCE Global in Las Vegas
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Patty Arvielo and Vanessa Santos will co-host Thrive & Lead at AVANCE Global Sept. 14-16 at the Bellagio in Las Vegas, bringing more than 200 Latina founders, executives, operators and investors together for leadership, wealth, AI, health and…
AgeTech silver economy market seen hitting $253.83B by 2030
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The AgeTech silver economy solution market is projected to grow from $87.42 billion in 2025 to $253.83 billion by 2030, driven by digital health adoption, AI monitoring and connected elder-care tools.
Centergy Solutions names Soosh Amin chief revenue officer
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Centergy Solutions has hired financial technology sales leader Soosh Amin as chief revenue officer to scale sales and accelerate growth across its digital lending and consumer engagement products.
Newsmatics and Masaryk University launch real-world AI projects for economics students
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Newsmatics is partnering with Masaryk University’s Faculty of Economics and Administration in Brno to let students work on live business problems starting in fall 2026. The program is designed to give students hands-on experience with AI, data and…
Grand View Roofing & Exteriors joins Gloucester County Chamber
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Grand View Roofing & Exteriors has joined the Gloucester County Chamber of Commerce, giving the South Jersey contractor a new way to connect with local businesses and community initiatives.
Liquid Technology lands No. 3,166 on the 2026 Inc. 5000
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Liquid Technology ranked No. 3,166 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 and No. 185 among IT services companies, marking a return built on long-term growth in IT asset disposition, data destruction and e-waste recycling.
South Africa pitches new trade and investment case in India ahead of BRICS summit
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South Africa is taking a reworked investment pitch and a new trade negotiating framework to New Delhi as business and government leaders meet ahead of the BRICS Summit.
Custom membrane sails market seen reaching $1.72 billion by 2030
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The custom membrane sails market is projected to grow 8.5% annually through 2030 as demand rises for architectural shading, luxury marine applications and sustainable building materials.
QMS2GO CEO Onega Ulanova makes Technical.ly’s RealLIST Innovators 2026
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Onega Ulanova, CEO and co-founder of Ruston-based QMS2GO, was named to Technical.ly’s inaugural RealLIST Innovators 2026 for Louisiana.
Harlem leader to host free financial fluency workshop in Harlem
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Harlem Commonwealth Council CEO Sharon Joseph will lead a free Sept. 12 workshop in Harlem aimed at helping residents stretch income, manage money and build wealth.
New ROI index shows four-year degree value varies sharply by school
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A new U.S. Career Institute analysis finds that the financial payoff from a four-year degree can swing from strong gains to negative returns depending on the college.
MBEP’s Lavera Alexander named to eVTOL Insights Women in AAM report
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Monterey Bay Economic Partnership Chief Growth Officer Lavera Alexander has been recognized in eVTOL Insights’ 2026 Women in AAM Special Report, which spotlights women shaping advanced air mobility.
ChappelWood Financial Services marks 30 years in Oklahoma wealth management
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ChappelWood Financial Services is marking 30 years in business in Edmond, Oklahoma, as founder Victoria Woods reflects on the firm’s growth, client relationships and community impact.
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