Small Business Administration News Monitoring

Missouri officials want federal disaster grants to rebuild St. Louis but need Congress to act

St. Louis' top officials are working with members of Missouri's congressional delegation to get more than $1 billion in federal grant funding for post-tornado rebuilding. Mayor Cara Spencer said last week that she's seeking $1 billion to $1.5 …

SBA Ends Biden-Era Expanded Race-Based, DEI Loan Approvals

In February, the White House announced plans for a new anti-fraud task force targeting welfare abuse in California and other states, and assigned Vice President J.D. Vance, Andrew Ferguson of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and the Attorney General. …

SBA Offers Relief to California Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by the Garden Grove Hazmat Incident

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to small businesses and private nonprofit organizations in California to offset economic losses caused by the Garden Grove Hazmat …

How small-business loans got caught in Trump's immigration crackdown

Sign up for the Planet Money newsletter. The world is confusing. Economics can help. Before Sayuri Tsuchitani became an entrepreneur, she spent two decades on her feet: cutting, coloring and styling hair. Hairdresser's work is physically tough, and …

SBA Offers Relief to Illinois Small Businesses, Private Nonprofits, and Residents Affected by the Oak Lawn Apartment ...

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low-interest federal disaster loans for Illinois businesses, private nonprofits, and residents affected by the Oak Lawn Apartment Complex Fire occurring on May 15. The …

SBA and Office of Advocacy Applaud President Donald J. Trump’s Restoration of Pacific Fishing Grounds

WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Office of Advocacy (Advocacy) applauded President Donald J. Trump for restoring U.S. commercial fishing access in three Pacific marine national monuments covering nearly half a …

SBA kicks off new audit of economically disadvantaged contractors

The Small Business Administration is expanding its scrutiny of socio-economic contracting programs to now include a review of the women-owned small business program. In an email sent to economically disadvantaged women-owned small businesses earlier this …

White House polices hitting small business contractors hard, Senator says

New data from Democrats on the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee shine new light on just how rough its been for many small business contractors over the last 15 months. A new report from Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.), ranking member of the …

Small Business Administration recovery resources still available

For those who missed the deadline to apply for physical damage applications with the U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience, there is a 60-day grace period. According to information from the SBA office, help can be …

Small Business Administration extends deadline for Winter Storm Fern damages

SBA loan approvals 504(Q2-2025) in North Texas, 2026

Locally Researched by: Davie Nguyen, Data reporter at Dallas Business Journal Jun 12, 2026, 1:40pm CDT Revised: Jun 12, 2026, 1:50pm CDT The largest SBA loan recipients in North Texas received or were approved for loans through the Small Business …

R.I. eligible for SBA loans for economic injury from...

PROVIDENCE – All five counties in Rhode Island are eligible for Economic Injury Disaster Loans for those impacted by the historic February blizzard, The U.S. Small Business Administration announced Thursday. Small businesses, small agricultural  …

Dunda Bakery opens in Bayamón after a $100,000 investment

With a $100,000 investment, the fine pastry shop Dunda has relocated its operations from San Juan to Bayamón, where pastry chef and proprietor Andrea Ayala Negrón has called home. The new store contains approximately 1,500 square feet of space and will …

SBA Proposes Rule Ending Race-Based Eligibility for 8(a) Contracting Program

SBA has proposed ending 8(a) eligibility based on racial minority status Applicants would be required to provide documented evidence of social disadvantage to qualify for the program The changes would apply to individually owned firms, while tribal …

SBA Sees AI as the ‘Great Equalizer’ for Small Businesses

SBA CIO Hartley Caldwell said AI tools and website enhancements are helping entrepreneurs scale operations and access resources. The Small Business Administration said artificial intelligence can help level the playing field for America’s entrepreneurs …

SBA Relief Still Available to Arizona Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by the Gila County Flooding Event

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding small businesses and private nonprofit organizations in Arizona and the tribal nations of Salt River Pima‑Maricopa Indian Community and San Carlos Apache Tribe of the July 10 deadline …

Trump team outraged after reporters obtain 'sensitive' leaked audio of Situation Room meetings for new book

President Donald Trump's top aides are scrambling to uncover what they fear could be a major security breach after reporters allegedly obtained extraordinarily detailed accounts of classified Situation Room discussions for a bombshell new book. The …

Federal small business loans open to local victims of drought

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The U.S. Small Business Administration announced low-interest loans to small businesses and nonprofits affected by the drought that began April 28. The disaster declaration covers Aiken, Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Berkeley …

How SBA’s proposed 8(a) rule could affect Central Valley government contractors

Proposed SBA changes could affect Central Valley contractors that have secured more than $43 million in federal contract obligations since fiscal year 2022. Photo by Joshua Hoehne on Unsplash Quick answer Proposed changes to the SBA’s 8(a) Business …

Syncplify Releases Server! V8 With a Fully Rebuilt High Availability Engine

Syncplify Server! V8 delivers a ground-up rewrite of its high availability subsystem, plus Docker, OpenID Connect, and multi-language support. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, June 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Syncplify, the leading provider of …

WOMEN'S REFUGEE COMMISSION APPOINTS DR. XANTHE SCHARFF AS PRESIDENT AND CEO

Accomplished humanitarian leader, newsroom founder, fundraiser, and women's rights advocate to lead WRC's next chapter NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Women's Refugee Commission (WRC) today …

WebsitesDoneForYou.com Announces Experior USA Agent Website Program for Independent Personal Branding

A sponsored initiative empowering Experior agents to build independent credibility through personal branding and compliant, done‑for‑you websites. MCALLEN, TX, UNITED STATES, June 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WebsitesDoneForYou.com, the in‑ …

Vietnamese American Community Issues Urgent Appeal Following Denial from America250 Parade

Excluded from the America250 Parade, Vietnamese Americans demand representation to honor more than 50 years of shared history, gratitude, and contributions. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Representatives …

RAYAD GROUP COMMENTS ON THE EVOLVING GLOBAL DISCUSSION AROUND AI ACCESS, DIGITAL RESILIENCE & TECHNOLOGICAL SOVEREIGNTY

This statement expands upon themes explored in a recently published Khaleej Times opinion article by Dr. Rayad Kamal Ayub DUBAI, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, June 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rayad Group today shared its perspective on an …

ALPAC Delivers Policy Recommendations to Support Lebanon's Sovereignty, Stability, and Regional Peace

WASHINGTON , DC, UNITED STATES, June 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The America Lebanon Peace Advancement Council (ALPAC) presented senior officials at the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Near East Affairs with a focused set of …

Team Brick Calls on Brick Republican Club to Stop Blocking Republicans and Open Communication to All Members

BRICK, NJ, UNITED STATES, June 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Team Brick Requests Clarification From Brick Republican Club on Facebook Blocking Reports Team Brick is requesting clarification from the Brick Republican …

Mayor Michelle Wu Announces More than 500 Free World Cup Tickets for Boston Residents

Mayor Michelle Wu announced that the City of Boston, in partnership with the Boston Host Committee for the FIFA World Cup 2026™,  has worked with private partners and individuals to provide more than 500 tickets and round trip transportation to the FIFA …

Former Defense Acquisition Expert Releases A Comprehensive Examination of Whistleblower Retaliation - Ken Pedeleose

New book by Kenneth M. Pedeleose explores decades of experiences evolving debate surrounding lawfare and institutional transparency. ACWORTH, GA, UNITED STATES, June 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author and former Department of Defense …

Earthshot Foundation Is Featured on Television Program

This week’s episode of ‘White House Chronicle” delves into the future of the U.S. electric grid. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The electric grid and its increasing essentiality to the smooth functioning of …

Nexford University Now Enrolling Students Across All 50 U.S. States

Working professionals in every U.S. state can now enroll in accredited online business & technology degrees - no campus, no semester schedules, no 6-figure debt WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nexford …

COMMISSIONER NICOLE MASSIAH STAYS FOCUSED ON DELIVERING FOR DISTRICT 3 AS RUNOFF ELECTION APPROACHES

First Black Woman Elected to District 3 Seat Continues Leading with Transparency, Community Engagement, and a Commitment to Protecting Neighborhoods DECATUR, GA, UNITED STATES, June 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the DeKalb County District 3 …

ClassicSubversive Editions y Bravo Zulu Publishers se unen para llevar la historia de Ric Prado al ámbito hispano

La alianza impulsará la difusión del libro “Ric Prado: La Pasión del Guerrero”, sobre el exiliado cubano que llegó a las más altas esferas en la CIA MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, June 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ClassicSubversive Editions y Bravo …

USDA and Allocore Partner to Transform Financial Assistance for Rural America

Allocore will help USDA streamline loan and grant delivery, improve operations, and reduce administrative complexity across financial assistance programs ARLINGTON, VA, UNITED STATES, June 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The U.S. Department of …

June 12, 2026 Traffic Advisory

Events happening in the City of Boston will bring some parking restrictions and street closures.  People attending these events are encouraged to walk, bike, or take public transit. Information on Bluebikes, the regional bike share service, may be found on …

Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Recap – Week of June 8, 2026

Here’s a recap of key moments from House Republican committees during the week: Agriculture On Wednesday, June 10, the Committee on Agriculture held a full committee hearing called "Agricultural Perspectives on the Future of the USMCA." As the …

Scalise: Republicans Deliver Results Democrats Play Politics with National Security

Yesterday, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) appeared on The Scott Jennings Show and NewsNation's Katie Pavlich Tonight to discuss how House Republicans are delivering results for the American people by lowering costs, strengthening national …

City of Boston Announces Return of ‘Color Flows’ Activations Downtown For Residents and Visitors to Enjoy This Summer

The City of Boston announced the return of ‘Color Flows’ to Winter Street in Downtown Crossing, and the expansion of the program to Liberty Tree Plaza in Chinatown. Over the next few months, these areas will be transformed by colorful art installations, …

Celebrating Juneteenth

 Highlighting Boston area community celebration events on and around the upcoming June 19th holiday. We wish to take time this month to recognize and celebrate the upcoming Juneteenth observance.  Formally designated a federal holiday in 2021, it is a day …

Breaking the Spell Over America Examines Spiritual Warfare and the Fight for the Nation’s Future

Scott Wallis delivers a thought-provoking exploration of spiritual conflict, national division, and faith-based solutions for America’s future. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, June 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At a time of increasing …