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Last update: 2 hours agoSBA & Disaster Relief: The SBA is reminding Mississippi businesses and nonprofits to apply for low-interest disaster loans by June 10 for winter storm damage, and Pennsylvania applicants face a June 1 deadline for drought-related economic losses—EIDLs can cover working capital like payroll and bills. AI for SMBs: Bloom Bank Africa Liberia ran a one-day AI workshop for finance professionals, while Anthropic’s push for “Claude for Small Business” and AI workflow tools keeps spreading into everyday operations. Local Business Pressure: Colorado Springs residents packed a meeting over a proposed AI data center, raising concerns about water, power, noise, and who benefits. Food Industry Compliance: Scotland’s HFSS rules kick in Oct. 1, 2026, forcing manufacturers to rethink high fat/sugar/salt promotions—plus a new grant fund is set to help SMEs pay for reformulation. Small Business Spotlight: Kansas’ Bright Minds Academy (Hays) received an SBA National Small Business Week award, highlighting how SBA-backed support can help rural operators grow.
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