2026 Trends

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A lively street scene showcasing various local businesses, symbolizing community support and economic vitality in a city.

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Ways to Support Local Businesses in 2026

In San Francisco, a 'First Year Free' program saved qualifying new businesses over $7 million.

Kendra Baptiste·August 26, 2026

Families happily shopping at various local businesses for back-to-school supplies in a vibrant community street scene.

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Top 8 Local Businesses for Back-to-School Shopping 2026

Get ready for a spending spree!

Rizza Valencia·August 21, 2026

A lively street in Des Moines at dusk, illuminated by the warm glow of 12 diverse and newly opened restaurants, symbolizing the city's growing culinary landscape.

Eats & Drinks

12 New Local Eateries for 2026 Culinary Trends

In Des Moines alone, a dozen new restaurants are set to open before fall, reflecting a nationwide surge in local culinary expansion, according to The Des Moines Register .

Shira Edelman·July 16, 2026

Business Resources

Avocados From Peru Embraces Integrated Partnership Strategies for 2026

Long-term influencer partnerships and campaigns are yielding 60% better returns than single deals, according to Eciks .

Simone Ito·June 13, 2026

Futuristic AI control room visualizing complex customer data streams and analytics for a Voice of the Customer system.

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Building VoC Systems: A 2026 Imperative

A major retail bank recently boosted its customer churn prediction accuracy by 30% in just six months!

Rizza Valencia·May 22, 2026

Diverse group of aspiring entrepreneurs, including many women, collaborating and brainstorming innovative business ideas for 2026 with laptops and sketches.

Market Trends

New Small Business Ideas for 2026

The Story Exchange recently received an unprecedented 1,100 submissions for its 'Brilliant Business Ideas' list, signaling a booming interest in new ventures for 2026.

Eleni Kassian·May 20, 2026