Proposed Rule 29 Sep 2025 tribal consultation, economic development, sba, small business, trade, export initiatives, manufacturing

🌎SBA's Tribal Consultation on Manufacturing and Trade Initiatives

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announces that it is holding a tribal consultation meeting in Mashantucket, Connecticut requesting comments and input on all issues or concerns relating to any of SBA's programs. Specifically, SBA seeks comments on how SBA best can provide access for tribally owned small businesses to initiatives under its Office of Manufacturing and Trade, with a particular focus on SBA's ongoing onshoring, manufacturing and export initiatives in an effort to encourage small businesses going global. SBA is requesting general comments and input on how these programs are working and is inviting suggestions on potential avenues for improving their efficiency or reducing any unnecessary regulatory burden associated with the programs.

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Notice 25 Sep 2025 grant opportunities, economic development, jobs plus, information collection, hud

🏢HUD Jobs Plus Pilot Program

HUD is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the information collection described below. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act, HUD is requesting comments from all interested parties on the proposed collection of information. The purpose of this notice is to allow for 30 days of public comment.

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Notice 24 Sep 2025 waterloo, iowa, property release, economic development, faa, transportation, airport

✈️FAA Notice on Airport Property Release at Waterloo Regional Airport

The FAA proposes to rule and invites public comment on the release and disposal of one parcel of land at the Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO), Waterloo, Iowa.

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Notice 22 Sep 2025 regulation, transportation, economic development, compliance, federal agency

🚧Department of Transportation Regulatory Agenda Overview

The Regulatory Agenda of the Department of Transportation (Department) is a semiannual summary of current, projected, and completed rulemakings, as well as reviews of existing regulations. The Regulatory Agenda provides the public with information about the Department's planned regulatory activity for the next 12 months. This information enables the public to participate in the Department's regulatory process more effectively. The public is encouraged to submit comments on any aspect of this Regulatory Agenda.

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Notice 19 Sep 2025 trade, foreign-trade zones, south carolina, economic development, business regulation

📦Foreign-Trade Zone Application for Coroplast Tape Corporation

The Department of Commerce has received an application for subzone status for Coroplast Tape Corporation in Rock Hill, South Carolina. The application aims to grant the facility specific trade advantages under the Foreign-Trade Zones Act, with a public comment period for stakeholders.

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Notice 17 Sep 2025 logistics, economic development, foreign-trade zones, south carolina, business compliance

📦Elite Logistix Seeks Subzone Status in Foreign-Trade Zone 38

The Department of Commerce’s Foreign-Trade Zones Board has received an application for subzone status for Elite Logistix's facilities in Rock Hill, South Carolina. The application aims to enhance the operational capabilities and trading advantages for the company within the FTZ framework, inviting public comments and participation in the review process.

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Notice 17 Sep 2025 maritime, advisory committee, transportation, national security, economic development

🚢Nomination Solicitation for U.S. Maritime Advisory Committee

DOT solicits nominations for membership to serve on the U.S. Maritime Transportation System National Advisory Committee (MTSNAC), which is intended to advise the Secretary of Transportation on matters relating to the U.S. maritime transportation system and its seamless integration with other segments of the transportation system.

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Notice 16 Sep 2025 economic development, federal programs, technology policy, advanced manufacturing, business competitiveness

🏭Notice for Input on National Strategic Plan for Advanced Manufacturing

The Office of Science and Technology Policy published a document in the Federal Register on June 20, 2025, requesting input from all interested parties on the development of a National Strategic Plan for Advanced Manufacturing. This document extends the deadline for submission of responses.

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Notice 15 Sep 2025 funding opportunity, economic development, rural development, usda, grants, loans

💵Notice of Funding for Rural Economic Development Loans and Grants

The Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBCS or Agency), a Rural Development (RD) agency of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), invites applications for loans and grants under the Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Programs (REDLG or Programs) for fiscal year (FY) 2026, subject to the availability of funding. This notice is being issued prior to the passage of a FY 2026 Appropriations Act, which may or may not provide funding for this program, to allow applicants sufficient time to leverage financing, prepare and submit their applications, and give the Agency time to process applications within FY 2026. Based on FY 2025 appropriated funding and current budget situation, the Agency estimates that approximately $50,000,000 for Loans and $10,000,000 for Grants will be available for FY 2026. Successful applications will be selected by the Agency for funding and subsequently awarded to the extent that funding may ultimately be made available through appropriations. All applicants are responsible for any expenses incurred in developing their applications.

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Notice 15 Sep 2025 business assistance, economic development, federal transit administration, infrastructure, transportation grants, funding

🚍FTA Fiscal Year 2025 Funding and Grant Programs Overview

This notice announces the full-year apportionments and allocations for grant programs for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 and provides contract authority.

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