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Last update: 11 hours agoSBA & Small Business Awards: Kansas’ Bright Minds Academy (Hays) just won an SBA-backed National Small Business Week honor, spotlighting how rural operators can scale with financing and support. Manufacturing Push: The SBA is also rolling out a new Manufacturing in America Empower to Grow (E2G) grant plan, aiming to fund up to $50M for hands-on training and technical help for small manufacturers. Tariff Pressure: In the U.S., the Trump administration asked a trade court to pause a tariff ruling tied to Section 122, warning that even a temporary stop could disrupt negotiations and spark import surges. Cost Squeeze: Inflation is still running hot (+3.8% YoY), and higher energy costs are feeding into everyday business expenses. Local Relief: PG&E’s foundation is putting nearly $1.3M into grants for 213 Northern/Central California restaurants to help them stay open. Global Talent & Skills: South Africa’s The Insurance Apprentice (TIA) returns for season 12, training the next wave of insurance talent with real-world challenges for small businesses.
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