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'Saved by the Bell' star Tiffani Thiessen reveals surprising residual check

Tiffani Amber Thiessen may have ruled the school on "Saved by the Bell," but she doesn't have the receipts to prove it.

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Sep 28 • 1:02 PM EDT • Entertainment • bellinghamherald.com
Business Beyond the Beach: David Sexton| President, Normandy Fountain Business Assoc.

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... 🎙 Welcome to the Business Beyond the Beach Talk Show! The Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce is proud to present Business Beyond the Beach, the exclusive Chamber talk show created in partnership with Miami’s Community Newspapers. This series highlights the stories of Miami Beach Chamber members making an impact […]

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Sep 28 • 9:00 AM EDT • Business • communitynewspapers.com
US firms in China return focus to local rivals as bilateral ties mend

As relationship stabilises, bilateral ties drop to second place among concerns of US companies, according to business chambers.

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Sep 28 • 6:02 AM EDT • Business • scmp.com
Haverhill Chamber Names Damark Woodcraft Business of the Month

Damark Woodcraft of Haverhill is the Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce’s September business of the month. The company, formed more than 35 years ago, makes hand-built custom furniture, kitchens, doors and more. It helps clients design homes, offices, restaurants and other settings. Mark Brady, owner and president, incorporated the business with his father in 1991.

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Sep 27 • 11:00 PM EDT • Business • whav.net
Chamber hosts Women in Business luncheon - Sent-trib

FINDLAY — The Ohio Star Quilters of Findlay will meet on Monday at 9:30 am at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 1701 Tiffin Ave.

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Sep 27 • 9:17 PM EDT • Business • sent-trib.com
Inside California Politics

(Inside California Politics) — This week on Inside California Politics, host Nikki Laurenzo speaks with California Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Jennifer Barrera about Proposition 45, which…

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Sep 27 • 10:00 AM EDT • Politics • fox40.com
Mora to step down as leader of El Paso Chamber at end of year

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Ricardo Mora, the president and CEO of the El Paso Chamber of Commerce, will step down at the end of the year to pursue an expansion of his business, the organization …

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Sep 26 • 12:27 PM EDT • Business • ktsm.com
Good Sports: Porterville freshman honors late uncle through racing, volleyball

Porterville High School freshman Kamber Hobson is carrying on a family racing tradition while competing in two sports and honoring her late uncle's memory.

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Sep 25 • 8:17 PM EDT • Sports • abc30.com
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Boston-led business groups press for science research funding in DC

A growing coalition of chambers of commerce across the country has a key goal: making the case in Washington to support science.

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Sep 25 • 5:11 PM EDT • Science • bostonglobe.com
2026 Small Business of the Year at the Billings Chamber annual celebration

Tiffany Miller-O'Brien of Frae Collective was named Small Business of the Year at Billings Chamber of Commerce' 2026 annual business celebration.

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Sep 25 • 4:32 PM EDT • Business • billingsgazette.com
Billings Chamber of Commerce 2026 Business Celebration

Billings Chamber of Commerce Executive Committee Chair Toby O'Rourke of KOA starts the celebration.

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Sep 25 • 3:49 PM EDT • Business • billingsgazette.com
D.C. INsider Takes Business Leaders to Capital

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLaK6iH5oEo Our president and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders explains last week's 2026 D.C. INsider brought Indiana Chamber members and partners together for insightful discussions highlighting Indiana’s leadership opportunities in many areas to support growth and prosperity across the state. Participants heard from Indiana’s congressional delegation, national security experts, business and agriculture leaders, international trade experts and

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Sep 25 • 3:06 PM EDT • Business • indianachamber.com
Kalispell Chamber Backs Ballot Issue to Keep Courts Nonpartisan

The Kalispell Chamber of Commerce has endorsed a ballot initiative aimed at keeping Montana’s courts nonpartisan, the nonprofit behind the initiative, Montanans for Nonpartisan Courts, announced in a Thursday press release.

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Sep 25 • 3:00 PM EDT • Politics • flatheadbeacon.com
From Miami to the UAE: Exploring the Next Business Connection

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Global business opportunities take center stage in Miami as the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce and JP Global Advisors spotlight Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. The September 24 event focuses on business expansion and investment opportunities, connecting South Florida’s business community with possibilities beyond U.S. borders. Connect To […]

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Sep 25 • 2:33 PM EDT • Business • communitynewspapers.com
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Southern Berkshire Chamber of Commerce celebrates Greenagers founder Conklin’s career in Business Person of the Year event

"This place can grab you in an instant and keep a hold of you forever," Will Conklin said after being named the Southern Berkshire Chamber of Commerce's 2026 Business Person of the Year.

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Sep 25 • 2:14 PM EDT • Business • theberkshireedge.com
Bladen Small Business Center to host “Funding Toolbox” Small Business RoundTable

Small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs are invited to attend the September Small Business RoundTable at Bladen Community College, featuring a practical discussion on one of the most important challenges facing entrepreneurs: finding the right funding for a business.The September RoundTable, “The Funding Toolbox,” will be held Monday, Sept.28, from 5:30–7 p.m. in Building 14, Room 135, at Bladen Community College.Sponsored by the Bladen Community College Small Business Center (SBC) and the Elizabethtown-White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, the event will bring together experts familiar with the Small Business Center and SSBCI programs to help participants better understand the funding resources available to entrepreneurs and small businesses.Rather than focusing on one type of financing, “The Funding Toolbox” will explore a variety of funding tools and resources that may be available depending on a business's stage, needs and goals. Participants will have an opportunity to learn about available programs, how they work, what lenders and funding organizations look for, and how business owners can prepare to seek financing.Topics will include:Funding options for startups and existing businessesLoans and other financing resourcesSSBCI-supported funding opportunitiesHow to determine which funding option may fit your businessWhat lenders and funding organizations look forPreparing financial information and documentationResources available to help businesses become funding-ready“The Funding Toolbox” is designed for both aspiring entrepreneurs and established small business owners who are considering starting, expanding or investing in their businesses.The Small Business RoundTable provides an informal setting where local entrepreneurs can learn, ask questions, share experiences and connect with business-resource partners. The program is part of the ongoing efforts of the Bladen Community College Small Business Center and the Elizabethtown-White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce to strengthen and support small businesses throughout the community.The September RoundTable is free and open to the public.For more information or to register, contact the Bladen Community College Small Business Center at 910-879-5572.Event DetailsWhat: Small Business RoundTable – The Funding ToolboxWhen: Monday, Sept.28, 2026 | 5:30–7 p.m.Where: Bladen Community College, Building 14, Room 135Cost: FreeSponsors: Bladen Community College Small Business Center and Elizabethtown-White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce

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Sep 25 • 1:45 PM EDT • Business • bizfayetteville.com
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Business leaders, policymakers to gather for Capitol Connections Breakfast

The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce held its Capitol Connections Breakfast Friday morning, bringing together business leaders to discuss politics, policy and the upcoming midterm elections.

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Sep 25 • 12:13 PM EDT • Business • wilx.com
Your Weekly Michigan Political Brief

The Michigan Chamber of Commerce has endorsed Republican nominee Mike Rogers in his campaign for the U.S. Senate. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said this week she will vote for fellow Democrat Abdul El-Sayed in his run for U.S. Senate, ending speculation that she did not endorse his candidacy due to their differences over Israel. […]

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Sep 25 • 12:00 PM EDT • Politics • michiganadvance.com
Bella Vista Business Association votes to become Bella Vista Chamber of Commerce

BELLA VISTA -- The Bella Vista Business Association has been operating as a chamber of commerce for a while, so it only makes sense to officially name itself as such, according to Association President Jean Galloway.

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Sep 25 • 11:06 AM EDT • Business • bvwv.nwaonline.com
A 60-beam ultraviolet laser flash-vaporized the surface of tiny diamonds so the blast would kick a shock wave through them, melting the hardest material on Earth at 12,680 degrees and 145 million psi, and solid diamond turned out to float on its own melt like ice on water

The experiments ran on the OMEGA laser at the University of Rochester's Laboratory for Laser Energetics, which fires 60 ultraviolet beams into a target

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Sep 25 • 9:30 AM EDT • Technology • autonocion.com
The Founder’s Guide to Capital

National Business Capital's Joe Camberato talks about founders' common capital misconceptions

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Sep 25 • 9:00 AM EDT • Business • middlemarketgrowth.org
Why the U.S. Chamber Shows Up at UNGA: Connecting American Business to the World

Motorcades, boardrooms, and billion-dollar conversations: the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Chief International Affairs Officer reflects on what the UN General Assembly really means for American business and global growth.

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Sep 25 • 8:00 AM EDT • Business • uschamber.com
A Particle Accelerator Could Create Dark Matter From Empty Space

Let's GO!

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Sep 25 • 7:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencealert.com
Astros at Athletics Game Discussion 9/24/2026

TONIGHT’S GAME: The Houston Astros will continue their final road trip of the regular season with the first game of a four -game series against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, CA…RHP Peter Lambert (8-10) will be on the mound for the Astros, opposite RHP Mason Barnett (1-4) and the Athletics. THE […]

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Sep 24 • 9:17 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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BUNNY IN THE CITY: Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce 2026 Business Expo

Check out the photos here!

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Sep 24 • 8:18 PM EDT • Business • wjcl.com
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Play this game to build critical thinking and science literacy

Expert tips for sharing escape room-style games with learners.

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Sep 24 • 7:58 PM EDT • Science • sciencefriday.com
Greater Wausau Chamber holds open house for new Business Innovation Center

WAUSAU, WI (WJFW) - This is the WPS Powerhouse on Clarke Island, right on the shore of the Wisconsin River in Wausau. Built in 1904, this building has its fair

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Sep 24 • 6:45 PM EDT • Business • wjfw.com
Greater Wausau Chamber holds open house for new Business Innovation Center

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Sep 24 • 6:04 PM EDT • Business • wjfw.com
Seth MacFarlane curates film composers for L.A. Chamber Orchestra

Seth MacFarlane is supporting works by John Williams, Ludwig Göransson, Joel McNeely, Thomas Newman, James Newton Howard and John Powell for LACO.

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Sep 24 • 3:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
2026 Fall Gala honors business owners, workers

Visit Cook County and the Cook County Chamber of Commerce hosted its 2026 Fall Gala on Wednesday night. The event, which drew a crowd of hundreds of community leaders, entrepreneurs, and dedicated hospitality professionals for an evening of networking, recognition, and appreciation. The night includes the Cook County Chamber Business Awards, which recognize outstanding businesses...

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Sep 24 • 2:17 PM EDT • Business • wtip.org
SOME CITY SPORTS FIELDS ARE CLOSED TODAY SEE LINK FOR DETAILS 9-24-26

****FIELDS THAT ARE CLOSED TODAY (9-24-26) ARE: AMBER MEADOWS BASEBALL FIELD, BOTH LOATS BASEBALL FIELDS, AND RIVERWALK SOFTBALL FIELD**** What “CITY SPORTS FIELDS ARE CLOSED” means &ndash

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Sep 24 • 1:39 PM EDT • Sports • cityoffrederickmd.gov
U.S. business groups warned Trump that a diesel export ban would backfire on prices

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Business Roundtable, API, and dozens of other groups sent Trump a joint letter Wednesday opposing the measure

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Sep 24 • 1:14 PM EDT • Business • qz.com
Arts and Entertainment Agenda, Sept 25 to Oct. 2

Wintersköl Royalty nominations, open through Sept. 25 The Aspen Chamber Resort Association is accepting community nominations for 2026 Wintersköl Royalty through Sept. 25. This tradition honors Aspen locals who embody the community spirit, joy and...

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Sep 24 • 12:41 PM EDT • Entertainment • aspentimes.com
Behrens uses better nutrition choices to elevate health in others

Cherokee Nation citizen Amber Behrens is using her nutritional knowledge to help people lead healthier lives.

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Sep 24 • 9:30 AM EDT • Health • cherokeephoenix.org
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Looking Back at Framber Valdez’s First Season With Detroit

Beyond the win-loss record, Detroit’s high-priced southpaw overcame a stagnant offense and a disastrous early outing to prove he remains a dominant, durable force in the rotation.

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Sep 24 • 9:06 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Sorrell College of Business cuts ribbon on new Corporate Partnership Program

Troy University’s Sorrell College of Business officially launched its Sorrell Corporate Partnership Program on Tuesday with a ribbon cutting ceremony in John Robert Lewis Hall on the Troy Campus. The initiative is designed to strengthen relationships between the college and business throughout the region while providing students with greater access to business leaders and career...Read More

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Sep 23 • 9:59 PM EDT • Business • today.troy.edu
Chicopee event connects residents with downtown businesses

The Greater Chicopee Chamber of Commerce brought community members together on Wednesday night for an event called “Falling for Chicopee Center.”

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Sep 23 • 9:31 PM EDT • Business • wwlp.com
Chamber, City to hold annual Antioch Business Expo & Job Fair Sept. 24

Free to attend By Antioch Chamber of Commerce The Antioch Chamber of Commerce and City of Antioch will hold the annual Antioch Business Expo on Thursday, September 24, 2026 from 5pm – 7pm at the Antioch Community Center in Prewett Community Park located 4703 Lone Tree Way. The Business Expo will allow local businesses and organizations […]

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Sep 23 • 7:43 PM EDT • Business • antiochherald.com
Chamber of Commerce, oil groups urge Trump to reject diesel export ban

American business, energy and manufacturing groups on Wednesday urged President Trump to reject calls to impose a diesel export ban after the president said he was weighing this move in an effort t…

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Sep 23 • 6:30 PM EDT • Business • thehill.com
Gengelbach to step down as Bentonville chamber leader

Brandom Gengelbach will step down as president and CEO of the Bentonville Area Chamber of Commerce on Oct. 31, three years after being hired to lead the business organization. No...

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Sep 23 • 5:12 PM EDT • Business • talkbusiness.net
Can a living fossil learn new tricks? Meet the nautilus!

With poor eyesight, the chambered nautilus hunts by smell. Explore how a blue-light experiment revealed mysteries of the cephalopod’s memory.

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Sep 23 • 4:30 PM EDT • Science • sciencefriday.com
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Record number of businesses coming together for Savannah Business Expo

The Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Business Expo and Business Connection Thursday at Kehoe Iron Works, featuring more than 80 exhibitors, the largest number in the event’s history.

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Sep 23 • 4:14 PM EDT • Business • wtoc.com
Partners awarded business of the year

by John Dowd Partners in Home Care was recently named the Bitterroot Chamber of Commerce’s 2026 Business of the Year, an honor leaders with the organization say recognizes nearly four […]

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Sep 23 • 3:31 PM EDT • Business • bitterrootstar.com
State Chamber CEO: Data centers need to be ‘regulated properly’

Randy Zook, CEO of the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce and the Associated Industries of Arkansas, is on the front lines of economic development in the state. The hot topics...

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Sep 23 • 3:00 PM EDT • Business • talkbusiness.net
Bar Harbor businesses report another strong summer tourist season in 2026

“Anecdotally, I've heard that this year has been pretty comparable to last year,” said Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce Director Everal Eaton. “The unique positioning of holidays, with the Fourth

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Sep 23 • 3:00 PM EDT • Business • mdislander.com
Health Care Partnership outlines workforce progress

More local nursing graduates are staying in the region, according to officials offering an update on the progress of the New Hanover Healthcare Career Partnership at a public forum last night. According to Jack Watson, dean of UNCW’s College of Health & Human Services, the number of UNCW nursing graduates choosing to remain in the area after graduation has climbed from 27% to the mid-40% range. The New Hanover Healthcare Career Partnership aims to address the region’s healthcare worker shortage, with a key focus on nursing through strategic partnerships between UNCW, Cape Fear Community College (CFCC), New Hanover County Schools and the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce Foundation. "Each of the partners had pathway programs,” said Watson, “but they were almost at times done in a silo." One of the New Hanover Community Endowment's largest commitments to date, the collaborative received a $22.3 million grant in 2023, to be disbursed over three years, beginning in 2024. At the public forum, leadership addressed the nursing bottleneck created by the pandemic, and Laurie Whalin, president of the Novant Health Coastal Region, acknowledged that Novant Health had relied heavily on travel nurses during that period, with travel nurses making up about 47% of staff and nursing turnover at 35% at the height of the pandemic. "I can say we are in a tremendously different place today,” Whalin said at the forum. The number of travel nurses employed by the Novant Health Coastal Region has dropped to around 100 today, which Whalin says accounts for less than 4% of the workforce. Roughly two years into the grant term, major stakeholders in the collaboration pointed to various accomplishments tied to the initiative. According to Stephen Hill, vice president of talent development with the Greater Wilmington Chamber of Commerce, 250 more nurses live in New Hanover County in 2026 than in 2023. Whalin added that between 2021 and 2025, the Novant Health Coastal Region has hired close to 1,200 registered nurses. Additionally, according to Whalin, over the past two years, hiring and retention of nursing graduates from UNCW increased by 103%, while hiring and retention of nursing graduates from CFCC increased by 70%. Mandy Mills, director of career & technical education at New Hanover County Schools, pointed to the launch of its first Health Sciences Academy program, established across the county's four traditional high schools (Hoggard High School, Laney High School, Ashley High School and New Hanover High School), which started with 38 students last year. Mills also pointed to growth in the district’s Nursing Fundamentals course, which grew from 10 seats in 2023 to 50 in 2025-2026 and is now offered at all four traditional high schools. Watson emphasized the growing nursing class sizes and offered an update on the school’s accelerated nursing degree, which launched last year. Eleven students graduated in the first class, and all passed their boards on the first try, Watson said. This year’s class has 24 students. When the endowment announced its $22.3 million grant for the collaborative in 2023, UNCW and CFCC were each slated to receive the bulk of the funds, at about $10 million each. UNCW’s plans for the grant money included expanding its simulation lab, Watson said. He added that construction is expected to begin on the simulation lab this year and will likely extend through next year. According to Mary Ellen Naylor, dean of Health & Human Services at CFCC, the college has experienced growth in its associate degree nursing retention, rising from 59% in 2023 to 76% for the May 2026 class. CFCC used part of its endowment funding to support wraparound services, including a housing stipend, tuition assistance, exam assistance, emergency assistance, drop-in daycare and clinical and educational supplies. "We have very strong … students, but once they get into the program, there are competing priorities,” Naylor said. “They are working multiple jobs. They have children. They're single parents." According to Naylor, in 2026, 94% of students who used support services are still enrolled or have graduated. Addressing a question from an audience member about an approaching “enrollment cliff,” driven largely by dropping birth rates, Watson and Naylor said demand remains strong at both schools. “Right now … we do have more applicants than we have spots in our nursing program, and it is still a competitive process to get into,” Watson said. “I do not foresee that changing.” "(We've) doubled enrollment in our nursing programs over the last few years, but just as Dean Watson said, we still have very robust applicant pools, so it is still very competitive to get in,” Naylor said. "We have the applicant pool to support that, but again, it's not as easy as just saying, 'Okay … we're going to take another 90 students.' It's making sure all the resources and infrastructure that we need to educate the students outside the classroom is there as well." In response to a question about applying the collaborative model to other healthcare positions besides nursing, Sophie Dagenais, CEO and president of the endowment, said she sees the potential for the model to expand to other healthcare jobs and even other industries, but that the endowment hopes to learn from this model first. “This is a grant that is in year two of three years, and first we wanted to learn what is this going to demonstrate, what will we learn and then how may we scale it possibly,” she said. According to endowment spokesperson Amber Rogerson, funds for the program are set to expire after June 2027. “It's too early to discuss what happens after that,” wrote Rogerson in an email, “though we know the partners are considering the future, and some of the work supported by the grants is now built into their regular operations.”

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Sep 23 • 2:13 PM EDT • Health • wilmingtonbiz.com
Health Care Partnership outlines workforce progress

More local nursing graduates are staying in the region, according to officials offering an update on the progress of the New Hanover Healthcare Career Partnership at a public forum last night. According to Jack Watson, dean of UNCW’s College of Health & Human Services, the number of UNCW nursing graduates choosing to remain in the area after graduation has climbed from 27% to the mid-40% range. The New Hanover Healthcare Career Partnership aims to address the region’s healthcare worker shortage, with a key focus on nursing through strategic partnerships between UNCW, Cape Fear Community College (CFCC), New Hanover County Schools and the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce Foundation. "Each of the partners had pathway programs,” said Watson, “but they were almost at times done in a silo." One of the New Hanover Community Endowment's largest commitments to date, the collaborative received a $22.3 million grant in 2023, to be disbursed over three years, beginning in 2024. At the public forum, leadership addressed the nursing bottleneck created by the pandemic, and Laurie Whalin, president of the Novant Health Coastal Region, acknowledged that Novant Health had relied heavily on travel nurses during that period, with travel nurses making up about 47% of staff and nursing turnover at 35% at the height of the pandemic. "I can say we are in a tremendously different place today,” Whalin said at the forum. The number of travel nurses employed by the Novant Health Coastal Region has dropped to around 100 today, which Whalin says accounts for less than 4% of the workforce. Roughly two years into the grant term, major stakeholders in the collaboration pointed to various accomplishments tied to the initiative. According to Stephen Hill, vice president of talent development with the Greater Wilmington Chamber of Commerce, 250 more nurses live in New Hanover County in 2026 than in 2023. Whalin added that between 2021 and 2025, the Novant Health Coastal Region has hired close to 1,200 registered nurses. Additionally, according to Whalin, over the past two years, hiring and retention of nursing graduates from UNCW increased by 103%, while hiring and retention of nursing graduates from CFCC increased by 70%. Mandy Mills, director of career & technical education at New Hanover County Schools, pointed to the launch of its first Health Sciences Academy program, established across the county's four traditional high schools (Hoggard High School, Laney High School, Ashley High School and New Hanover High School), which started with 38 students last year. Mills also pointed to growth in the district’s Nursing Fundamentals course, which grew from 10 seats in 2023 to 50 in 2025-2026 and is now offered at all four traditional high schools. Watson emphasized the growing nursing class sizes and offered an update on the school’s accelerated nursing degree, which launched last year. Eleven students graduated in the first class, and all passed their boards on the first try, Watson said. This year’s class has 24 students. When the endowment announced its $22.3 million grant for the collaborative in 2023, UNCW and CFCC were each slated to receive the bulk of the funds, at about $10 million each. UNCW’s plans for the grant money included expanding its simulation lab, Watson said. He added that construction is expected to begin on the simulation lab this year and will likely extend through next year. According to Mary Ellen Naylor, dean of Health & Human Services at CFCC, the college has experienced growth in its associate degree nursing retention, rising from 59% in 2023 to 76% for the May 2026 class. CFCC used part of its endowment funding to support wraparound services, including a housing stipend, tuition assistance, exam assistance, emergency assistance, drop-in daycare and clinical and educational supplies. "We have very strong … students, but once they get into the program, there are competing priorities,” Naylor said. “They are working multiple jobs. They have children. They're single parents." According to Naylor, in 2026, 94% of students who used support services are still enrolled or have graduated. Addressing a question from an audience member about an approaching “enrollment cliff,” driven largely by dropping birth rates, Watson and Naylor said demand remains strong at both schools. “Right now … we do have more applicants than we have spots in our nursing program, and it is still a competitive process to get into,” Watson said. “I do not foresee that changing.” "(We've) doubled enrollment in our nursing programs over the last few years, but just as Dean Watson said, we still have very robust applicant pools, so it is still very competitive to get in,” Naylor said. "We have the applicant pool to support that, but again, it's not as easy as just saying, 'Okay … we're going to take another 90 students.' It's making sure all the resources and infrastructure that we need to educate the students outside the classroom is there as well." In response to a question about applying the collaborative model to other healthcare positions besides nursing, Sophie Dagenais, CEO and president of the endowment, said she sees the potential for the model to expand to other healthcare jobs and even other industries, but that the endowment hopes to learn from this model first. “This is a grant that is in year two of three years, and first we wanted to learn what is this going to demonstrate, what will we learn and then how may we scale it possibly,” she said. According to endowment spokesperson Amber Rogerson, funds for the program are set to expire after June 2027. “It's too early to discuss what happens after that,” wrote Rogerson in an email, “though we know the partners are considering the future, and some of the work supported by the grants is now built into their regular operations.”

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Sep 23 • 2:12 PM EDT • Health • wilmingtonbiz.com
NJ Business Council for Childcare Launches to Strengthen NJ’s Workforce and Economy

ATLANTIC CITY — Today, the New Jersey Business Council for Childcare officially launched, bringing together some of the state’s most influential business organizations and employers to address childcare as a critical workforce and economic issue. Advised by Moms First, the statewide, business-led coalition includes the New Jersey Business & Industry Association (NJBIA), New Jersey Chamber of[...]

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Sep 23 • 1:41 PM EDT • Business • insidernj.com
Florida business group takes a billboard swipe at Pritzker

The Florida Chamber of Commerce is taking aim at Gov. JB Pritzker with Chicago billboards touting Florida’s gains in jobs, residents and income.

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Sep 23 • 1:06 PM EDT • Business • chicagobusiness.com
Salt & Pepper named Tiburon Peninsula business of the year

Paulino Monterroso started as a dishwasher in a Tiburon cafe in 1992. Now his Salt & Pepper Restaurant on Main Street is the Tiburon chamber’s 2026 Business of the Year.

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Sep 23 • 11:38 AM EDT • Business • thearknewspaper.com
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Chamber to host first business summit next month

Among the challenges of running a small business is finding time to advertise amid all the other work required for daily operations. That will be the subject of the first Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce marketing summit. The North Iowa Marketing Summit will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 13 in the

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Sep 23 • 11:34 AM EDT • Business • clreporter.com
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Yankees Birthday of the Day: Joba Chamberlain

The arm that was tinkered into oblivion.

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Sep 23 • 11:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Who went home on 'DWTS' Week 2?

Dancing with the Stars continued on its journey to find the next Len Goodman Mirrorball champ this week with the remaining 14 couples all performing to viral hit songs. It was a night filled with tangos, some salsa and a breakout performance from Olympians Amber Glenn and Ezra Frech.

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Sep 23 • 8:52 AM EDT • Entertainment • bellinghamherald.com
Savannah Chamber Expo to spotlight region’s diverse business community

Free event connects the public with Savannah-area companies, services, and business leaders

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Sep 23 • 8:43 AM EDT • Business • wjcl.com
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OneSpartanburg Inc. holds annual celebration, honors 2026 award winners

“Our Annual Celebration aims to be more than a traditional chamber update, we want to take time to recognize the impact our organization and our partners – both public and private – have on Spartanburg County,” said OneSpartanburg President and CEO Allen Smith.

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Sep 23 • 7:00 AM EDT • Business • upstatebusinessjournal.com
What links smoking, body fat, mental health, genes, and heart risk? Inflammation may be part of the answer

In a large UK Biobank study, higher levels of the chronic inflammation marker GlycA were associated with smaller heart chambers, thicker heart walls, impaired diastolic function, reduced stroke volume, and a 43% higher risk of major adverse cardiovascular events in the highest versus lowest GlycA group. Genetic susceptibility also modified the associations between environmental exposures, inflammation, and cardiovascular risk, while inflammatory proteins in the IL-1, TNF, and IL-6 pathways statistically mediated several of these associations.

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Sep 23 • 12:15 AM EDT • Health • news-medical.net
Athena Award winners honored at Women in Business Conference

A longtime Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce leader and the CEO of a hospice and palliative care organization were named Athena Award winners at the Sept. 22 Women in Business luncheon.

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Sep 22 • 9:00 PM EDT • Business • tricitiesbusinessnews.com
BUNNY IN THE CITY: Pooler Chamber of Commerce Hosts Business After 5 at Symphona

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Sep 22 • 7:37 PM EDT • Business • wjcl.com
Knitted emotional support chickens bring national attention to an L.A. small business

The Knitting Tree, L.A., has been recognized by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for its 2026 "Top 100 Small to Midsize Businesses in America" awards.

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Sep 22 • 5:50 PM EDT • Business • cbsnews.com
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Harrisburg LaunchBox, Rotary Veterans Initiative partner for business bootcamp

The Harrisburg LaunchBox, housed under the Lambert Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Penn State Harrisburg, has partnered with the Rotary Veterans Initiative to host a six-week, veteran-focused business bootcamp, beginning in October.

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Sep 22 • 4:57 PM EDT • Business • psu.edu
Black business leaders to emphasize economic development at Fort Worth conference

The Texas Association of African American Chambers of Commerce will hold their 2026 state conference in south Fort Worth.

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Sep 22 • 2:34 PM EDT • Business • fortworthreport.org
Michigan Chamber endorses John James for governor

The endorsement of James over Democrat Jocelyn Benson was not unexpected given the group’s history of supporting Republican gubernatorial candidates. But it came considerably earlier than four years ago.

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Sep 22 • 1:11 PM EDT • Business • crainsdetroit.com
Urbandale to host Civility Dialogues event today

A community conversation focused on how people can disagree without losing the ability to work together and finding common ground will take place today at the Urbandale High School Performing Arts Center. The free Civility Dialogues event will feature Tom Vilsack, CEO of the World Food Prize Foundation and former Iowa governor and U.S. secretary…

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Sep 22 • 11:32 AM EDT • Business • businessrecord.com
Decorah Area Chamber announces 2026 business award recipients

The Decorah Area Chamber recently announced its business award recipients for 2026. A total of 10 businesses and eight individuals will be recognized this year as part of the chamber’s annual event. “The Decorah Area Chamber has always believed in the importance of recognizing hardworking business owners,” said the chamber’s executive director Jessica Rilling. “This event celebrates

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Sep 22 • 9:50 AM EDT • Business • decorahleader.com
Florida Chamber’s free-enterprise roadshow rolls into Illinois

Gov. JB Pritzker finishes behind Zohran Mamdani for a tongue-in-cheek economic development honor.

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Sep 22 • 8:00 AM EDT • Politics • floridapolitics.com
Florida Chamber gives JB Pritzker 'runner-up' for 'Economic Developer of the Year' award on Chicago billboards

Florida Chamber of Commerce billboards along Chicago's Stevenson Expressway dub Gov. JB Pritzker the runner-up "Florida Economic Developer of the Year."

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Sep 22 • 6:00 AM EDT • Business • foxbusiness.com
Coachella expands business, entrepreneur resource center

COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) - The Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce and the city of Coachella will expand services at the Coachella Community Business and Resource Center, giving local businesses and entrepreneurs greater access to training, workspace and other resources, it was announced today. "This partnership gives us the opportunity to take what we

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Sep 22 • 1:08 AM EDT • Business • kesq.com
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Bellevue Chamber to host Career Fair & Business Expo

The free event will connect job seekers, students, military families, and career changers with employers and workforce resources across the Omaha Metro

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Sep 21 • 6:29 PM EDT • Business • ketv.com
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Suozzi To Be Recognized as First Democratic Member of Congress To Be Awarded U.S. Chamber’s “Advocate for American Business” Award

GLEN COVE, NY — Congressman Tom Suozzi (NY-03) was recognized today by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce with its “Advocate for American Business” Award during a stop of the Chamber’s national Free Enterprise Express Opportunity Tour at Standard Bots in Glen Cove. U.S.

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Sep 21 • 1:23 PM EDT • Business • suozzi.house.gov
Cape Cod Chamber Orchestra Will Perform ‘Mostly Mozart’

The Cape Cod Chamber Orchestra will present “Mostly Mozart” on Sunday, October 4, at 3 PM at Pilgrim Congregational Church in Harwich Port.

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Sep 21 • 11:55 AM EDT • Entertainment • capenews.net
GOP fiscal hawk sounds alarm on 'out of control' federal spending, saying 'both parties have failed us'

Sen. Paul, who said "both parties have failed us," does not support President Trump's proposal to dole out $5,000 to American adults if the GOP wins both chambers in the midterms.

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Sep 21 • 9:15 AM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
Letter to the Editor: Nasty politics have come to Flagstaff

Nasty politics come home to Flagstaff? An ugly mailer from our Chamber of Commerce features wild deceptions about council member Austin Aslan's record.

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Sep 20 • 11:00 AM EDT • Politics • azdailysun.com
Business Briefcase: Symposium lined up to build PA workforce

ORWIGSBURG — A Workforce Leadership Symposium — Building Pennsylvania’s Workforce … Strategies for Turning Shortage into Opportunity — is planned for 9-11:30 a.m. Oct. 22 by the Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce at Orwigsburg Veterans Memorial…

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Sep 20 • 9:00 AM EDT • Business • republicanherald.com
A20 Pro’s Packaging Shift And New Vapor Chamber Unlocks Peak Performance; Liquid Nitrogen Cooling Brings Less Than 3% Increase Thanks To These Optimizations

Discover how the A20 Pro chip packaging shift and custom vapor chamber unlock massive peak performance upgrades, making liquid nitrogen cooling practically obsolete with under 3% gains

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Sep 19 • 2:00 PM EDT • Technology • wccftech.com
The nation’s premier business group is hitting the road to stamp out socialism

In a six-week trip, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce hopes to convince midterm voters that free markets still offer the best hope for solving the nation’s economic woes.

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Sep 19 • 6:00 AM EDT • Business • washingtonpost.com
Astros Get Blasted by Braves 6-2

And the plot thickens. Braves 6 Astros 2. With the loss and the combination of the Rangers win, things are once again knotted up atop the A.L. West. Peter Lambert was cruising along until the 4th. The Braves strung together three straight hits, the biggest coming off the bat of Michael Harris who took […]

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Sep 18 • 11:00 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Big Seven Roundtable connects Lima business leaders with state officials

State officials made their way to Lima today as part of the Lima/Allen County Chamber of Commerce’s Big Seven Roundtable.

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Sep 18 • 6:22 PM EDT • Business • hometownstations.com
Big Seven Roundtable connects Lima business leaders with state officials

State agency directors and representatives met with Lima-area business leaders during the Lima/Allen County Chamber of Commerce's Big Seven Roundtable. The event focused on sharing information and resources to support Ohio's business community.

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Sep 18 • 4:09 PM EDT • Business • hometownstations.com
Business Trade Show coming Oct. 15

The Key West Chamber of Commerce and Mount Sinai present the 37th annual Showcase of Key West Businesses Trade Show on Oct. 15, 2026.

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Sep 18 • 1:00 PM EDT • Business • keysnews.com
Chico entertainment zones not ready despite ordinance taking effect

CHICO, Calif. - An ordinance allowing entertainment zones in Chico where people can move from business to business with alcoholic drinks takes effect on Friday, September 18. But the zones are not yet operational.The ordinance was approved August 18, with the effective date set for 30 days. City officials said they hope to have the zones up and running this fall, but an exact date isn't set. The city is working with the Chamber of Commerce, Meriam Park and the Downtown Chico Business Association on details like approved containers and wristbands.The city is also installing signs that show the boundaries of the entertainment zones. Once operational, the zones will allow customers 21 and over to buy alcoholic drinks from participating businesses and carry them within the boundaries from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

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Sep 18 • 8:47 AM EDT • Entertainment • actionnewsnow.com
Democrats aim to flip Iowa's U.S. Senate seat in an increasingly competitive race

The race for U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst's open seat is getting increasingly competitive. Democrats hope it's one of the Senate seats they can flip to gain control of the chamber.

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Sep 18 • 7:05 AM EDT • Politics • iowapublicradio.org
Sitrin Health Care Center cuts ribbon on 75 years serving the Mohawk Valley

Sitrin Health Care Center celebrated 75 years with ribbon-cutting ceremony Sept. 9 sponsored by Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce.

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Sep 18 • 4:02 AM EDT • Health • yahoo.com
Business groups call for $2 billion in federal Colorado River spending

A coalition of chambers of commerce, including nearly a dozen from Arizona, have sent a letter to congress asking the federal government to send new money for water-saving work.

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Sep 17 • 4:35 PM EDT • Business • wyomingpublicmedia.org
Jon Kyl, long-serving lawmaker from Arizona who shaped water policy, dies at 84

Kyl spent almost three decades in Congress, serving in both chambers, and watched his party undergo a drastic transformation, with his career spanning Ronald Reagan’s presidency to President Donald Trump’s first term.

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Sep 17 • 4:23 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
2026 Trumbull First Selectman’s Address to the Business Community on October 1, 2026

October 1, 2026 7:30 AM - 10:30 AM2026 Trumbull First Selectman’s Address to the Business CommunityJoin the Trumbull Chamber of Commerce, an affiliate of the Bridgeport Regional Business Council

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Sep 17 • 3:23 PM EDT • Business • trumbull-ct.gov
HCA Healthcare buys Texas allied health college CHCP

HCA Healthcare, the Nashville-based healthcare company that co-owns the Methodist Health System, has purchased an allied health college.

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Sep 17 • 3:21 PM EDT • Health • sanantonioreport.org
Democrats seize on House GOP’s decision to leave town early

The Republican-led chamber has no more workdays scheduled in Washington before the November midterms.

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Sep 17 • 3:21 PM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Mike Rogers gets big boost from business community with new slate of endorsements

Michigan’s business leaders are going all in on support for the U.S. Senate bid of Republican nominee Mike Rogers. On Thursday, both the Detroit Regional Chamber and the National Federation of Independent Business announced that they would be backing Rogers in the fall against Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed. The Detroit Regional Chamber PAC nod, in […]

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Sep 17 • 3:09 PM EDT • Business • michiganadvance.com
Mike Rogers gets big boost from business community with new slate of endorsements

Michigan’s business leaders are going all in on support for the U.S. Senate bid of Republican nominee Mike Rogers. On Thursday, both the Detroit Regional Chamber and the National Federation of Indepen...

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Sep 17 • 3:09 PM EDT • Business • yahoo.com
Input costs, transportation expenses drive uncertainty for manufacturers

Manufacturers are growing more optimistic about sales and production over the coming year, but rising input costs, transportation expenses and continued global uncertainty are keeping pressure on the sector, according to a new survey from the National Association of Manufacturers. NAM’s Q3 2026 Manufacturers’ Outlook Survey found that manufacturers expect raw material and other input […]

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Sep 17 • 3:03 PM EDT • Business • chamberbusinessnews.com
Arts and Entertainment Agenda, Sept 18-24

Wintersköl Royalty nominations open through Sept. 25 The Aspen Chamber Resort Association is accepting community nominations for 2026 Wintersköl Royalty through Sept. 25. This tradition honors Aspen locals who embody the community spirit, joy and...

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Sep 17 • 1:50 PM EDT • Entertainment • aspentimes.com
6 Best Science Fantasy Movies Released Since 2000, Ranked

Poor Things, Palm Springs, and Sorry to Bother You are among the best science fantasy movies released since the year 2000.

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Sep 17 • 1:08 PM EDT • Science • collider.com
Wiregrass small businesses nominated for 2026 Alabama Small Business Award

DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — The Chamber of Commerce Association of Alabama and Business Council of Alabama has announced 40 small businesses as finalists for the 2026 Alabama Small Business Award, and sever...

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Sep 17 • 1:05 PM EDT • Business • yahoo.com
First Saturday Photo: The Potsdam Pitches and Local Sponsor

Tom Burns, owner of Frog Acres Farm and The Dirty Business Bath Company, is pictured with The Potsdam Pitches during First Saturday, the Potsdam Chamber of Commerce’s welcome event for

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Sep 17 • 10:45 AM EDT • Business • nny360.com
The U.S. Chamber is Working Tirelessly to Defend the Trump Administration’s Deregulatory Initiatives, Preserving Benefits for American Business

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Litigation Center is fighting on two fronts — defending Trump-era deregulation in court and challenging unlawful Biden-era regulations — to ensure pro-growth policies endure beyond political shifts.

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Sep 17 • 8:00 AM EDT • Business • uschamber.com
Damariscotta Region Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Business Leaders

Members of the Damariscotta Region Chamber of Commerce and Information Bureau convened to honor the area business community at its annual meeting and celebration on Wednesday, Sept. 9.

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Sep 17 • 8:00 AM EDT • Business • lcnme.com
Partnership provides grants for small business disaster relief

A new partnership between the American Red Cross and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation is helping small business owners ensure they're ready for disasters and giving them a potential lifeline.

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Sep 17 • 5:15 AM EDT • Business • wrvo.org
Where Mount Pleasant business meets community: Chamber expo returns for 16th year

More than 1,000 people are expected to walk through the doors of the Omar Shrine Convention Center Thursday for an event designed to connect the Mount Pleasant community with local businesses, employers and resources.

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Sep 17 • 4:50 AM EDT • Business • live5news.com
Ohio Chamber sues healthcare giant, accusing it of deceit, misinformation

The Ohio Chamber of Commerce has sued UnitedHealth. It says the giant was to provide administrative services, but poached clients instead.

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Sep 17 • 4:00 AM EDT • Health • ohiocapitaljournal.com
Linnehan Kriner Speaks at Merrimack Valley Chamber Women in Business Lunch

Jodi Linnehan Kriner, president of Central Catholic High School, plans to address Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce members during an upcoming Women in Business lunch at North Andover Historical Society. Linnehan Kriner is the featured speaker for lunch titled “Empower and Thrive.” It takes place Friday, Sept. 25, from noon to 1:15 p.m., at North

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