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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.
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.
Syntech Metals pitches Canadian fabricators on billet control and lower tooling risk
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Syntech Metals is targeting Canadian curtain wall and window-and-door fabricators with in-house billet casting, refundable tooling and pre-shipment machining.
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.
REGYMEN Fitness plans nine-location New Zealand expansion
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REGYMEN Fitness is entering New Zealand with a nine-location franchise agreement, starting with a studio in Silverdale, Auckland, targeted for late 2026. The move extends the performance fitness brand’s international growth push as it looks to…
USHBC backs bipartisan permitting reform bill
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The United States Hispanic Business Council endorsed a bipartisan Senate deal on permitting reform on October 9, 2026, saying the measure could help speed energy projects, improve grid reliability and cut costs for businesses and households.
Qizheng pitches valve protectors for industrial gas fleets
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Qizheng says industrial gas distributors can lower lifecycle costs and improve filling speed by choosing the right cylinder valve protection hardware.
Counselors of Real Estate flags AI, capital markets and climate risk in 2027 outlook
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The Counselors of Real Estate released its 2027 Top Ten Issues Affecting Real Estate on Oct. 9, spotlighting AI, capital markets, construction costs and climate risk as the biggest forces shaping the industry.
Five China TPU PPF companies highlighted in 2026 industry review
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A China-focused 2026 review spotlights five registered companies tied to the TPU paint protection film supply chain, led by Haian Ho Chi Technology in Jiangsu.
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…
Global Coalition on Aging, Malaysian Healthy Ageing Society to host Silver Economy Forum 2026 in Kuala Lumpur
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The Global Coalition on Aging and the Malaysian Healthy Ageing Society will bring government, business and health leaders to Kuala Lumpur on Nov. 11-12 for Silver Economy Forum 2026. The summit is designed to turn ageing populations into an…
Investopia Bridge 2026 opens in Abu Dhabi with focus on resilient investment
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Investopia Bridge 2026 convened in Abu Dhabi on Oct. 7 with more than 30 speakers and over 800 participants to examine how investment, capital and finance are shifting across new and sustainable economy sectors.
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.
Uzbekistan raises growth target as economy accelerates
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Uzbekistan has lifted its 2026 GDP forecast to 8.1% and President Shavkat Mirziyoyev is now aiming for 9% to 10% annual growth, a pace well above international projections.
Trump’s Canada Tariff Strategy Framed as Leverage, Not Economic Suicide
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A new episode of On the Record with Christian Briggs examines President Donald Trump’s 50% tariffs on selected Canadian imports, arguing the move may be designed to force negotiations rather than trigger a long trade war. The episode weighs higher…
Siekon pitches electric motorcycles, e-bikes and scooters to global buyers
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Zhejiang Siekon Motor Technology Co., Ltd. is highlighting its electric motorcycle, electric bicycle and electric scooter lineup as overseas demand for two-wheeled mobility grows.
Fifth Era says autonomous digital economy unicorns top 755
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Fifth Era Partners says the number of autonomous digital economy unicorns has climbed to 755, with a combined value above an estimated $8 trillion.
Florida economy tops $1.8 trillion as Vero Beach luxury market targets affluent relocations
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Florida’s economy has grown to $1.8 trillion, putting the state 14th globally and sharpening competition for high-end buyers and relocating wealth.
Hebei Huafeng joins Hitachi Energy sustainability training
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Hebei Huafeng Industrial Group said it took part in Hitachi Energy supplier sustainability training to strengthen its green transformer component supply chain.
Smart City Expo Miami 2026 turns a conference into a four-day urban innovation movement
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Smart City Expo Miami 2026 brought four days of wellness, conference sessions, awards, workshops and an AI Summit to Miami Dade College’s Wolfson Campus and Patch Of Heaven Sanctuary.
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