SBA Policy Lets Some Small Businesses Combine Loans Up to $10 Million
A July SBA policy change may let qualifying businesses combine 7(a) and 504 financing, but the 7(a) loan must be approved first and both programs’ rules apply.
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Fake permit invoices target Boise applicants. How to verify payment requests
Fake permit invoices using real Boise project details are pressuring applicants to pay quickly. Officials say to verify requests independently before sending money.
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U.S. Tariffs on 60 Economies Take Effect, With Uneven Price Effects
New U.S. tariffs on goods from 60 economies took effect July 24, but exemptions, shipment timing and court challenges could make the price impact uneven.
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Nappanee Dietrich Building “white space” storefront lease RFP: offers due July 28
Nappanee IN – RFP posted for Dietrich Building “white space” storefront lease at 105 S. Main; minimum rent $915/month; offers due July 28, 2026.
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Federal Way residents weigh in on 2026 CDBG plan after July 7 hearing
Federal Way residents could review the draft 2026 CDBG Annual Action Plan at the July 7 hearing; the city expects $789,015 and comments closed July 6 at 4 p.m.
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U.S. 25% Section 301 Tariffs on Some Brazilian Imports Start July 22
USTR’s final 25% Section 301 tariff on certain Brazilian imports starts July 22, 2026. Exclusions and in-transit rules can change landed costs.
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FTC and states’ Deere right-to-repair settlement: what changes for independent farm repair
FTC and states secured a Deere right-to-repair settlement. Deere must share diagnostic repair software resources with farmers and independents for 10 years.
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BART seeks Fremont Station TOD proposals—Phase 1 due July 16
Fremont CA: BART is accepting Phase 1 TOD RFP bids for Fremont Station—proposals due July 16, 2026 at 4 p.m., with parking and affordability rules.
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SBA Suspends 7,800 Wisconsin Borrowers in $375M PPP/EIDL Fraud Case
SBA says it suspended 7,800 Wisconsin PPP/EIDL borrowers tied to $375 million in suspected fraud. Here’s what changes—and what it doesn’t prove.
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East Valley prices near Gilbert: AAA regular gas and diesel both down
Gilbert AZ Gas & Diesel Watch—AAA’s East Valley averages: regular $3.825/gal and diesel $4.818/gal, both down from yesterday and easing vs last week.
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Small employers lag behind the flat JOLTS headline
United States Small Business and Main Street Economy – May job openings were flat overall, but firms with 1 to 9 workers saw openings and hires fall.
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Washington IL: July 1 Illinois changes hit bars, schools and drivers
July 1 Illinois changes now affect Washington residents in bars, schools and at the pump, from sealed mixed drinks and AI bullying rules to a gas-tax pause.
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U.S. consumers kept spending in May, but inflation stayed sticky above 4%
United States Small Business and Main Street Economy – May spending rose 0.7% and the PCE price index was 4.1% higher than a year ago, keeping pressure on Main Street budgets and Fed watchers.
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New Orleans opens grants for commissary kitchens and green training
New Orleans LA – The city opened two grant rounds on June 29: one for Orleans Parish commissary kitchens and one for green infrastructure workforce training providers.
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Homestead promotes July 19 World Cup fan zone and watch-party network
Homestead FL – A June 22 city announcement set up a citywide watch-party network and a July 19 Losner Park Fan Zone to steer World Cup visitors toward local businesses.
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New Orleans opens aid fund as French Quarter suit advances
New Orleans opened a $200,000 fund for French Quarter businesses hit by Decatur Street work as a lawsuit seeks changes to the SWBNO project.
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Retail sales rose in May, but June sentiment shows consumers are still cautious
United States Small Business and Main Street Economy – May retail sales climbed, and June sentiment improved, but shoppers are still watching prices and gas costs.
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Baltimore smoke-shop zoning: new 750-foot buffers start July 16 (Mayor Scott signed)
Mayor Brandon Scott signed Council Bill 25-0114 on June 16; it takes effect July 16, barring new smoke shops within 750 feet of schools, parks and each other.
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St. Petersburg resident-only parking debate stalls; business pressure grows
A proposed citywide way to create Neighborhood Resident Only Parking Areas stalled after business backlash, leaving neighborhoods to watch spillover.
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El Paso fuel prices fall today: regular $3.69, diesel $4.57 (AAA, June 23)
El Paso TX Gas & Diesel Watch – AAA’s June 23 check shows regular at $3.69/gal and diesel at $4.57, down from yesterday and last week, with year-ago costs higher.
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Creve Coeur Gas Watch: Metro regular eases to $3.668, diesel $4.722
AAA’s June 22 St. Louis metro check shows regular gas and diesel easing, giving Creve Coeur drivers a modest break while diesel stays costly.
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Lincoln minimum wage fight heads to court before July 18 start
Nebraska’s attorney general has sued over Lincoln’s new minimum wage ordinance, leaving employers and workers watching July payroll dates.
