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Baruch students launch Islamic finance network in New York
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More than 160 students, professionals and community leaders gathered at Baruch College on Sept. 17 for the inaugural Islamic Finance Conference, where student-led groups unveiled new platforms for research, mentorship and Muslim professional…
TOA Awards names 100 most influential Turkish Americans for 2026
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TOA Awards will honor 100 Turkish Americans across 24 categories at a Nov. 17 gala in Garfield, New Jersey.
MindPal sets third executive roundtable on scaling industrial revenue
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MindPal will host its third ConTech Executive Roundtable on Oct. 14, bringing manufacturing, economic development and robotics leaders together for a live discussion on AI estimating, plant expansion and regional energy constraints.
YCP outlines how economic recalibration and AI infrastructure will shape 2026
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YCP has released a white paper on how shifting capital flows, trade realignment and infrastructure limits are changing global operations in 2026. The report argues that companies will need to coordinate investment, regional strategy and AI…
M2MMA adds Jeff Fenech to advisory board
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M2MMA appointed Australian boxing legend Jeff Fenech to its Global Advisory Board on Oct. 8, 2026, as the combat sports tech company pushes tools aimed at improving fighter safety.
Lisette Parsons advances women’s economic empowerment in Tampa Bay
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Lisette Parsons, executive director of Dress for Success Tampa Bay, is expanding job readiness, financial literacy and wellness support for women rebuilding their lives.
Samsar launches battery packs built for multiple service lives
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Samsar Resources unveiled a new lithium-ion battery line in Sugar Land, Texas, on Oct. 8, 2026, aimed at security, lighting and industrial uses.
Sharing economy market seen reaching $827.1 billion by 2032
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The global sharing economy market is projected to grow from $387.1 billion in 2022 to $827.1 billion by 2032, driven by lower costs, broader service offerings and wider adoption of digital platforms.
India electronics boom lifts demand for engineered plastic components
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India’s fast-growing electronics manufacturing base is increasing demand for locally made engineered plastic parts, from housings and connectors to precision electronic components.
Kiwi Newton Group wins Guelph Today economic development award
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Kiwi Newton Group has been named the 2026 Economic Development Community Builder Award winner by Guelph Today after a May 27 ceremony at the University of Guelph.
Hebei Dashuai expands from kids scooters into electric mobility
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Hebei Dashuai Outdoor Products Co., Ltd. is expanding its role in outdoor mobility as demand grows for children’s scooters and electric bikes in international markets.
CIMA to host ENGAGE Africa 2026 in Cape Town
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CIMA will bring finance and business leaders to Cape Town from 28 to 30 October 2026 for ENGAGE Africa 2026, its third flagship conference on the future of the profession.
Beyon Connect plans AML referral program with AMAN as first partner
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Beyon Connect said at Fintech Forward 2026 in Bahrain that it plans to launch an AML Referral Programme, starting with AMAN Compliance Solutions as its first referral partner.
Homeowners keep spending on backyard upgrades despite economic uncertainty
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U.S. homeowners are still pouring money into patios, decks and other outdoor living projects in 2026, even as economic uncertainty weighs on spending.
Indianapolis sports economy tops major U.S. metros in new study
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A new study from the Indy Chamber and IU Indianapolis says Indianapolis has built one of the country’s most concentrated and fastest-growing sports economies, with strong gains in jobs, output and women’s executive leadership.
Dr. Soheila Zhaeentan’s musculoskeletal guide arrives in English
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Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Soheila Zhaeentan’s Swedish bestseller, Living Body Smart, is being published in English in the US on Oct. 14, 2026. The book aims to close a basic knowledge gap in musculoskeletal health at a time when arthritis affects…
Thailand’s wellness economy boosts demand for longevity clinics
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Thailand’s wellness economy reached $42.7 billion in 2024, according to the Global Wellness Institute, reinforcing the country’s rise as a regional hub for preventive healthcare, wellness tourism and longevity medicine.
Precise.ai launches Decisioning Economics with $7M seed round
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Precise.ai introduced a new buy-side framework for measuring the cost and contribution of every automated media decision, while raising $7 million from Blockchange Ventures, Lasagna and industry investors.
Monique Salas set for Clean and Thriving TV appearance
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Entrepreneur and beauty educator Monique Salas will appear on Clean and Thriving TV to discuss lash education, mentorship, resilience and rebuilding with purpose.
Network 7 Media Group sets 15th India Leadership Conclave for Dec. 18 in Mumbai
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Network 7 Media Group has announced the 15th India Leadership Conclave & Power Brand Awards 2026 will be held Dec. 18 at the Hilton Mumbai International Airport.
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