Notice 23 May 2025 regulations, small business, compliance, procurement, nonprofit, government contracts

📉Analysis of Procurement List Deletions for Businesses

This action deletes product(s) and service(s) from the Procurement List that were furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities.

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Notice 23 May 2025 regulation, u.s., small business, compliance, export, financing

💰Export-Import Bank Application for Credit Guarantees Overview

The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM), as a part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal Agencies to comment on the proposed information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The purpose of this collection is to gather information necessary to make a determination of eligibility of a transaction for EXIM assistance under its medium-term guarantee and insurance program.

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Notice 21 May 2025 regulation, disaster assistance, kentucky, economic injury loans, small business, federal assistance

🌪️Presidential Disaster Declaration Amendment for Kentucky - Analysis

This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the Commonwealth of Kentucky (FEMA-4864-DR), dated April 24, 2025. Incident: Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides.

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Proposed Rule 20 May 2025 small business, estate tax, irs, estate taxes, user fee, treasury, compliance, reporting and recordkeeping requirements

💰IRS Proposes Reduced User Fee for Estate Tax Closing Letters

In the Rules and Regulations section of this issue of the Federal Register, the Department of the Treasury (Treasury Department) and the IRS are issuing interim final regulations that amend the current regulations to reduce the amount of the user fee imposed on authorized persons requesting the issuance of IRS Letter 627, also referred to as an estate tax closing letter. The text of the interim final regulations also serves as the text of these proposed regulations.

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Notice 20 May 2025 small business, disaster assistance, federal aid, loans, arkansas, economic injury

🌪️Arkansas Disaster Assistance Loans Now Available for Businesses

This is a Notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Arkansas (FEMA-4865-DR), dated May 8, 2025. Incident: Severe Storms and Tornadoes.

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Notice 14 May 2025 small business, public comment, economic impact, regulatory compliance, postal service, shipping agreements

📦USPS Notice on New Negotiated Service Agreements and Comments

The Commission is noticing a recent Postal Service filing for the Commission's consideration concerning a negotiated service agreement. This notice informs the public of the filing, invites public comment, and takes other administrative steps.

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Proposed Rule 12 May 2025 tribal consultation, sba, regulatory compliance, 8(a) program, mentor-protégé, small business, alaska

📊SBA Holds Tribal Consultation for Business Development Programs

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announces that it is holding a tribal consultation meeting in Anchorage, Alaska requesting comments and input on a variety of topics relating to the 8(a) program and the mentor-prot[eacute]g[eacute] program. SBA is requesting general comments and input on how the 8(a) program is working and is inviting suggestions on potential avenues for making the program more efficient or reducing the regulatory burden on participants in the program. Additionally, SBA requests comments and input on best practices for how entity-owned firms market their capabilities to procuring agencies. SBA is also requesting comments and input on how to ensure the mentor-prot[eacute]g[eacute] program is operating as intended.

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Notice 9 May 2025 business opportunities, nonprofit, federal contracts, small business, procurement

🛒Procurement List Updates Impacting Nonprofits and Small Businesses

This action adds product(s) to the Procurement List that will be furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities, and deletes product(s) and service(s) from the Procurement List previously furnished by such agencies.

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Presidential Document 8 May 2025 small business, economic growth, regulation, employment, trade

📈Proclamation Overview

The proclamation celebrates National Small Business Week, highlighting the role of small businesses in driving the U.S. economy. It addresses recent challenges faced by entrepreneurs and outlines initiatives promoting regulatory relief, fair trade, and job creation while calling for recognition of small business contributions to the nation’s economy.

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Notice 7 May 2025 small business, financing, conflict of interest, regulatory compliance, sba

💼Notice on SBA Conflict of Interest Exemption for Source Capital

Source Capital Credit Opportunities V, L.P. has requested an exemption from the U.S. Small Business Administration regarding financing for Property Rate LLC, highlighting a potential conflict of interest tied to ownership stakes. Interested parties are invited to comment on this transaction within a specified timeframe.

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