DOE opens nearly $147 million in small-business funding
DOE opened nearly $147 million in Phase II funding plus a Genesis Mission Phase I opportunity for eligible U.S. small businesses developing advanced technologies.
Small Business
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Raleigh’s new parking rates are now in effect: What changed downtown
Raleigh’s downtown parking rates changed Aug. 1. Here’s what commuters, workers, visitors and businesses need to know about the new prices and remaining free-parking rules.
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Oshkosh City Center project moves into due diligence and public-feedback phase
Oshkosh’s proposed City Center purchase remains contingent on due diligence, with property reviews, tenant communications and public input continuing before the expected September 30 checkpoint.
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SBA Proposes Evidence-Based Test for 8(a) Eligibility
The SBA wants individually owned 8(a) applicants to prove group-based discrimination and material harm. The proposal is not final and would not directly affect current participants.
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St. Paul’s small-business minimum wage rises to $16.37 an hour
Saint Paul’s July 1, 2026 minimum-wage increase sets new rates for small and micro businesses and gives employers and workers updated rules for coverage, youth workers, records and complaints.
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Sugar Land Fuel Check: Regular Gas at $3.399, Diesel at $4.729
A Sugar Land 7-Eleven lists regular gas at $3.399 and diesel at $4.729, while Houston averages show regular gas easing and diesel moving higher.
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Philadelphia Offers $50,000 Forgivable Loans to 20 Small Businesses
Philadelphia businesses can apply for $50,000 forgivable loans through Aug. 31, with a hybrid information session scheduled for Aug. 10.
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Tyler Gas Falls to $3.564 While Diesel Holds Near $4.964
Tyler’s regular-gas average eased to $3.564 on Aug. 4, while diesel slipped to $4.964 but remained sharply higher than a year ago.
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Kentucky employers prepare for Aug. 17 unemployment tax-portal launch after TPA deadline
Kentucky’s new unemployment tax portal is scheduled to launch Aug. 17. Employers and TPAs must track new credentials, legacy-system cutoff dates and authorization steps.
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IRS Expands Business Tax Account Tools for Small Businesses
New IRS tools let eligible small businesses download notices, schedule payments and review records, but access still depends on entity type and user role.
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SBA’s $10 Million Combined Loan Limit Takes Effect
An SBA policy now lets qualified small businesses sequence 7(a) and 504 financing, potentially pairing working capital with major fixed-asset funding.
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Small businesses challenge Trump’s newest tariff regime in trade court
Small importers are challenging new Section 301 tariffs in trade court, arguing USTR did not justify country-specific duties tied to forced labor.
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Suffolk Fuel Check: Regular Gas Near $4, Diesel Tops $5.25
Regular gas is near $4 at three checked Suffolk stations, while diesel remains above $5.25 at two locations in the Aug. 3 fuel-price check.
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Spokane Valley fuel check: gas eases, diesel nears $6
AAA’s Aug. 3 Spokane metro check shows regular gas at $4.841 and diesel at $5.990, with both lower than the previous day but higher over longer comparisons.
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Cincinnati moves temporary food-license applications and payments online
Beginning July 31, Cincinnati food vendors and event operators must use ezTrak for covered applications and payments. Temporary-food applications generally require a $175 fee and must be received at least 10 business days before an event.
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Lansing Gas Eases, but Diesel Is Nearly $1.70 Above Last Year
AAA’s August 3 check shows Lansing-area regular gas at $4.401 and diesel at $5.454, with diesel up $1.693 from a year ago.
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Elgin Regular Gas Dips as Diesel and Weekly Costs Rise
Elgin’s regular gas average dipped to $4.309, while diesel rose to $5.311 in AAA’s August 3 check; both remain higher than a week, month and year ago.
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High Point Gas Near $3.80; Diesel Tops $5.30 at Local Station
A High Point station listed regular gas at $3.799 and diesel at $5.399 Monday, while AAA data showed gas flat and diesel up 6.8 cents.
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What NYC’s Small-Business Executive Order Changes Now
Executive Order No. 18 gives NYC BEST new project-manager, inspection-preparation and summons-guidance duties, with business-owner rights deadlines beginning August 31, September 1 and October 1.
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Virginia’s new hemp THC limit takes effect Aug. 15
Virginia will cap hemp products at 2 milligrams of total THC per package on Aug. 15, ending an exception that allowed higher THC levels when products contained enough CBD.
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Livonia Gas Prices Show a 42-Cent Spread as Diesel Rises
Metro Detroit gas and diesel prices rose from last week, while current Livonia listings show regular fuel ranging from $3.979 to $4.399 per gallon.
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Proposed winter ferry schedule would leave Cordova without service for about five months
A proposed Alaska Marine Highway System schedule would leave Cordova without scheduled ferry service from October 1, 2026, through March 5, 2027, while the M/V Aurora undergoes an extended overhaul. The plan remains subject to review and possible changes.