Jacob Walthour, founder and CEO of Blueprint Capital Advisors, has been named to the Milken Institute’s Inclusive Capitalism Executive Council, placing the longtime finance executive among a select group of leaders helping shape the future of equitable investing and capital access in America. The 22-member council is made up of institutional investors, asset allocators, foundations,…
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As artificial intelligence becomes standard across corporate America, one business leader says access to AI tools alone is no longer enough to separate winners from losers. Jonathan Slain, founder and CEO of Autobahn Consultants, believes the companies pulling ahead in today’s AI race are not necessarily the ones with the most advanced technology — but…
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Entrepreneurs, small business owners, corporate leaders, nonprofits, innovators, and economic development organizations from across New York City, Long Island, and beyond will gather for one of the region’s most anticipated business networking and empowerment events at the National Small Business Expo “New York Edition” on June 11, 2026, at the Rochdale Village Ballroom in Queens,…
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A new transatlantic partnership is set to reshape how one of America’s most iconic motorcycle brands connects with modern consumers. Indian Motorcycle has officially appointed Noise Media to lead social-first creative and performance media efforts aimed at accelerating its growth across the United States. The collaboration signals a major step forward for Noise Media as…
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Small businesses across Long Island recently got another major boost as Optimum Business and the LIA Foundation relaunch the L.O.C.A.L. Small Business Grant Program for its third year. The initiative, known as “Lifting Our Community Businesses Across Long Island,” awarded 40 small businesses in Nassau and Suffolk counties with $5,000 grants to help support growth,…
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The power of mentorship will be front and center this summer as 100 Black Men of America, Inc. hosts its 40th Annual Conference in New York City from June 17 through June 21. The milestone event will bring together national leaders, educators, corporate partners, youth advocates, and community stakeholders from across the country, all united…
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A Dallas-based couple is turning a bold kitchen experiment into a fast-growing gourmet brand, carving out a new category in the food industry with innovation rooted in culture, flavor, and family. Jam Vino, founded by Chef Lorious Rogers and her husband, Shane Rogers, is billed as the world’s first line of wine-infused gourmet jam. What…
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Gap Inc. is reimagining customer loyalty with the launch of Encore, a new membership program designed to blend fashion, entertainment, and cultural experiences into a single platform. Announced February 24, the initiative marks a major evolution for one of the largest loyalty ecosystems in U.S. apparel retail, which already includes nearly 40 million active members.…
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A major breakthrough in battery technology may be closer than expected. Donut Lab has released new independent test results showing its solid-state “Donut Battery” not only withstands extreme heat—but actually performs better under it. The second round of testing was conducted by the globally respected VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, which evaluated how the…
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BioLargo, Inc. is spotlighting new clinical data that could signal a shift in how complex wounds are treated, following a key presentation at one of the industry’s leading gatherings. The company announced that its subsidiary, Clyra Medical Technologies, shared results for its ViaCLYR wound irrigation solution at the Boswick Symposium, held in Maui in late…
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