🌎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.
Learn More🌪️Presidential Disaster Assistance Loans for North Carolina Businesses
This is a Notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance Only for the State of North Carolina (FEMA-4889-DR), dated September 11, 2025. Incident: Tropical Depression Chantal.
Learn More🌪️Presidential Disaster Declaration for Crow Tribe in Montana
This is a Notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance only for the Crow Tribe of Montana (FEMA-4887-DR), dated September 11, 2025. Incident: Severe Storm, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding.
Learn More🌱Regulations on Salable Quantities of Spearmint Oil for 2025-2026
This proposed rule would implement a recommendation from the Far West Spearmint Oil Administrative Committee (Committee) to establish salable quantities and allotment percentages for Class 1 (Scotch) and Class 3 (Native) spearmint oil produced in Washington, Idaho, and Oregon and parts of Nevada and Utah (Far West) for the 2025- 2026 marketing year.
Learn More📈SEC Meeting on Small Business Regulations - November 2025
The Securities and Exchange Commission will hold a public meeting to discuss matters related to rules and regulations impacting small and emerging businesses and their investors. Held on November 4, 2025, the meeting will take place in-person and via videoconference, allowing public engagement on crucial legislative developments.
Learn More📝FCC Seeks Comments on Information Collection for Businesses
As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or the Commission) invites the general public and other Federal Agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection. Pursuant to the Small Business Paperwork Relief Act of 2002, the FCC seeks specific comment on how it might "further reduce the information collection burden for small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees." The Commission may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the PRA that does not display a valid OMB control number.
Learn More💰NIH Grant Review Meetings for Small Business Opportunities
The Department of Health and Human Services announces closed meetings regarding the review and evaluation of grant applications from small businesses under various NIH programs. The meetings will address critical areas such as commercialization readiness and biomedical research, providing an opportunity for businesses to engage in federally funded research initiatives.
Learn More💰SBA Announces New Interest Rates for October-December Quarter
The Small Business Administration has published the Optional Peg Rate, which will be 4.75% for the October-December quarter. This rate serves as a base for fluctuating interest rate SBA loans, while the maximum legal interest rate for Third Party Lender's loans related to 504 projects is stipulated as 6% over the New York Prime rate or state maximums.
Learn More🏥NIH Grant Review Meetings for Small Businesses - November 2025
The Department of Health and Human Services announces upcoming closed meetings of the Center for Scientific Review. These meetings will focus on the evaluation of grant applications related to health services and innovations, providing vital opportunities for small businesses in the health technology sector.
Learn More💵Economic Injury Disaster Loan Declaration for Washington Businesses
This is notice of an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) declaration for the State of Washington dated September 19, 2025. Incident: White River Bridge Closure.
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