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Qvyon Technologies Raises $8M to Expand Physical AI Testing Platform
By Tony O. Lawson Montreal-based Qvyon Technologies has emerged from stealth with US$8 million in financing and launched MIMIC Core, a software platform designed…
How Damian Mills Turned One Dealership Into a 40+ Location Auto Group
In 2004, Damian Mills acquired Classic Ford in Smithfield, North Carolina. More than two decades later, Mills Automotive Group has expanded to more than…
How Contractors Can Improve Financial Visibility
Construction companies can have full project pipelines, growing revenue and cash in the bank, while still lacking a clear picture of their financial position.…
Black-owned Bookstores That Opened in 2026
Independent bookstores continued to open across the country in 2026, creating new spaces for literature, community and discovery. The openings include neighborhood bookstores, family-operated…
Where Value Investors Are Finding Opportunity in an Expensive Market
By Tony O. Lawson Much of Wall Street’s attention remains concentrated on artificial intelligence and the companies building its infrastructure. Randell Cain, founder and…
Tara Dowdell’s Playbook for Mission-Driven Communications
Tara Dowdell Group has built its PR and marketing practice around organizations engaged in social good. The Black woman-owned public relations and marketing agency…