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PRESS ROOM: Intuit Expands IDEAS Program Nationally: Applications Now Open for the Company’s Award-Winning Business Accelerator

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The year-long Intuit IDEAS Program is now accepting applications and in partnership with the National Urban League is expanding to nine cities across the country, and the creation of a veterans and military spouse entrepreneurs only cohort

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The year-long Intuit IDEAS Program is now accepting applications and, in partnership with the National Urban League, is expanding to nine cities across the country, and the creation of a veterans and military spouse entrepreneurs-only cohort.

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — (XXXX) – July 9, 2025 – Intuit Inc. (Nasdaq: INTU), the global financial technology platform that makes Intuit TurboTax, Credit Karma, QuickBooks, and Mailchimp, announced today the national expansion of the Intuit IDEAS (Invest, Develop, Empower, Accelerate, and Scale) accelerator program in partnership with the National Urban League. The program has begun accepting applications and will expand to nine cities across the United States and a nationwide cohort consisting of only veterans and military spouse entrepreneurs.

Intuit IDEAS, launched in Los Angeles and then expanded to Atlanta and Philadelphia, helps small businesses grow and save time by pairing Intuit’s AI-driven products, services, and experts with business and executive coaching provided by the National Urban League and Zella Life. In its first year, IDEAS participants reported on average a 23% revenue increase and 16.5 hours saved monthly.

“We have seen firsthand how Intuit IDEAS has made a lasting impact on participants, their families, and communities. Unquestionably, this unique and innovative business accelerator has helped small business owners take their companies to new heights,” said David Graham, Senior Vice President of Customer Success at Intuit. “We created this program – and continue to invest in it- because it is an incredible example of our mission and platform coming to life and a proven model of what a small business owner can achieve when they have the products, services, and support they need to not only survive but to thrive.”

As a result of the program’s success in Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Philadelphia, Intuit IDEAS is expanding to support an additional 250 small business owners across the country in Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, New Orleans, New York City, and San Diego. Intuit IDEAS will also support a cohort of military veteran-owned and military spouse-owned small businesses nationwide.

“The success and impact of Intuit IDEAS is undeniable,” said President and CEO of the National Urban League Marc H. Morial. “We know that small businesses face myriad challenges from limited funding, access to capital, to a lack of support. By combining Intuit’s products and services with the National Urban League’s 115 years of experience supporting and coaching small business owners, the possibilities for us together to make a real difference are endless.”

Intuit IDEAS offers participants complimentary access to Intuit’s financial technology platform, including TurboTax, QuickBooks, Mailchimp, and Credit Karma, all supported by Intuit platform experts.

In addition to accessing Intuit’s products and experts, participants receive business coaching from the National Urban League and executive coaching from Zella Life, helping them build strategies for business success and professional growth. During the program, participating small businesses receive a technology grant for hardware needs, and after the 12-month program, they receive a cash grant to help fuel their business growth.

The combination of Intuit’s technology platform, access to experts, skill development, and dedicated coaching has proven invaluable for entrepreneurs participating in the program.

“Intuit IDEAS was more than just a program—it transformed my life. It empowered me to overcome impostor syndrome while providing the support and business coaching I needed to believe in myself and step into my potential as a CEO and entrepreneur. I went from struggling to soaring, and Intuit IDEAS has left a lasting mark,” said Emilio Daniel Vasquez, CEO and founder of Coffee Cart Boys and an inaugural cohort member of Intuit IDEAS.

The application for the Intuit IDEAS program is now open. Interested business owners in the nine program cities, as well as veterans and military spouse entrepreneurs nationwide, should complete the online application no later than July 21, 2025, to be considered.

About Intuit

Intuit is the global financial technology platform that powers prosperity for the people and communities we serve. With approximately 100 million customers worldwide using products such as TurboTax, Credit Karma, QuickBooks, and Mailchimp, we believe that everyone should have the opportunity to prosper. We never stop working to find new, innovative ways to make that possible. Please visit us at Intuit.com and find us on social for the latest information about Intuit and our products and services.

About National Urban League

The National Urban League is a historic civil rights organization dedicated to economic empowerment in order to elevate the standard of living in historically underserved urban communities. The National Urban League spearheads the efforts of its 92 local affiliates through the development of programs, public policy research, and advocacy, providing direct services that impact and improve the lives of nearly 4 million people annually nationwide.

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NFL: Week Two Recap | Jalen Hurts did not fold; Caleb Williams exits game with injury

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts found Darius Cooper with nine seconds left for the game winning touchdown as his team beat the Tennessee Titans 24-20 in Nashville. Hurts finished the day 26/37 for 264 yards. He threw for two touchdowns and two interceptions. Prior to the final drive, the Eagles ran 25 plays for 45 […]
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Prior to the final drive, the Eagles ran 25 plays for 45 yards. During the final drive Hurts went 6-8 with 61 passing yards and the touchdown. Titans defensive tackle — and team captain — Jeffery Simmons said this week that the way to defend Jalen Hurts is to make him “play quarterback.”

Hurts said to Simmons after today’s game: “You started that sh**. I had to finish it.”

Running back Saquon Barkley suffered a stinger in the first half but he ultimately finished the game. He had four carries and nine yards and one catch for eleven yards. He will get an MRI for his injury, but admitted to Cameron Wolfe of the NFL Network he was fine.

Caleb Williams leaves game against Vikings with apparent lower-body injury

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was helped off the field with a right leg injury with 7:42 remaining in the fourth quarter. Williams was down, writhing in pain after scrambling to his left. After departing the injury tent, Williams raised his right fist, acknowledging the crowd while expressing his frustration. Testing will commence on Monday to find out more details about his injury.

“We’ll know tomorrow,” Johnson admitted regarding Williams’ injury. “He’s in good spirits. He’s a team player.”

Williams finished the day with 138 passing yards and one interception.

“I’m actually happy it’s nothing with the knee — that was my first inclination,” Johnson said. “But, a hamstring could be pretty damaging as well. So, we’ll see. We’ll see how bad it is tomorrow and we’ll go from there.”

Bryce Young once again dominated the Falcons

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young is 5-1 against the Atlanta Falcons and is undefeated at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Today, Young threw for 287 yards and three touchdowns as he led the Panthers to a 34-3 dismembering of the Atlanta Falcons. Georgia Tech alumnus Darren Waller caught two touchdowns and linebacker Devin Lloyd returned one of his two interceptions for a touchdown.

Cooper Rush started his second straight game for the Falcons and it did not go well. The partisan crowd voiced their displeasure after Rush completed 10/17 passes for 86 yards and two interceptions. Jack Strand entered the game for Rush prompting cheers from the Falcons fans. The rookie threw a pick-six on his first career pass attempt. Strand was the first QB to accomplish that feat since Sam Darnold in 2018 and is the first Falcons player to do that since Brett Favre in 1991. Strand finished the day with 59 passing yards and 16 rushing yards.

According to reports, quarterback Michael Penix, Jr. is expected to make his season debut this Thursday at the Green Bay Packers. His return should help the Falcons. They are the first team since the 2008 Rams to not run any plays in the red zone after the first two games to open a season.

The bright spots for the Falcons today were the Spelman College Jaguarettes performing with the Falcons cheerleaders and Florida A&M’s marching band, The Marching 100, also performed during halftime!

Jayden Daniels gets carted off after apparent arm injury

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels appeared to injure his left elbow on the final play of the first half in his game against the Dallas Cowboys. During the play, Daniels got stepped on, braced himself for the fall, and his elbow bent the wrong way. Daniels draped a towel over his head as he exited the field on the cart.

He was later ruled out.

Daniels suffered a dislocated elbow to the same arm during week nine of last season against the Washington Commanders, which led to him being shut down for the remainder of the season.

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Negotiation framework stages, tactics, and winning strategies from AutoNetwork

Roosevelt Gist and Roosevelt deliver the complete vehicle-purchase negotiation framework in Episode 8 of The Color of Our Money Is Green. This episode covers the three foundations of every effective negotiation, the full seven-stage negotiation sequence with exact language for every stage, and five of the most common dealership tactics with the specific response each one requires.
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