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Fed raises rates, but small businesses may find room to plan ahead
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Fed raises rates, but small businesses may find room to plan ahead

Jaelyn Campbell

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) raised the federal funds target range to 3.75% to 4% Wednesday, marking the first rate increase

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SBA launches $20 million prize competition for critical supply chain manufacturers
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SBA launches $20 million prize competition for manufacturers [Aug. 28 deadline]
Jason Becknell
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced its first-ever Critical Suppliers Prize Competition on Aug. 6. The national contest aims
July unemployment falls to 4.1% as labor market opens new opportunities
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July unemployment falls to 4.1% as labor market opens new opportunities
Jaelyn Campbell
According to the latest revisions from the Labor Department shared on August 7, U.S. employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs last
Small Businesses seek relief, clarity as tariff challenges move forward
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Small Businesses seek relief, clarity as tariff challenges move forward
Jaelyn Campbell
Small businesses that rely on global supply chains are pushing back against new tariffs that could increase costs for imported
Congress examines AI's impact on small business growth
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Congress examines AI’s impact on small business growth
Jason Becknell
The House Committee on Small Business held a hearing this month on how artificial intelligence is changing the way small
SMB optimism climbs in June as economic challenges persist, NFIB reports  
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SMB optimism climbs in June as economic challenges persist, NFIB reports  
Jaelyn Campbell
According to the latest National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Economic Trends survey, small business optimism improved in
U.S. unemployment claims fall as layoffs remain historically low
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U.S. unemployment claims fall as layoffs remain historically low
Jaelyn Campbell
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits declined slightly last week, signaling that layoffs remain historically low despite a
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NFIB urges action against federal heat mandate for small businesses
Sadie Hutchens
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) is calling on the Trump administration and Congress to block a federal workplace
Economy grew 2.1% in Q1, faster than earlier estimates
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Economy grew 2.1% in Q1, faster than earlier estimates
Jason Becknell
The U.S. economy grew faster than initially reported at the start of 2026. Real gross domestic product rose at a
Small businesses report record confidence heading into second half of 2026
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Small businesses report record confidence heading into second half of 2026
Jason Becknell
Small businesses are heading into 2026 with more optimism than ever, according to the latest Small Business Cash Flow Report
U.S. economy added 172,000 jobs in May, surpassing economists' expectations and extending a three-month streak of solid employment gains. 
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U.S job growth tops expectations in May
Jaelyn Campbell
According to the latest Labor Department report, the U.S. economy added 172,000 jobs in May, surpassing economists’ expectations and extending
SBA, GM to host Supplier Matchmaking Expo in Detroit to strengthen domestic supply chains
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SBA, GM to host Supplier Matchmaking Expo in Detroit to strengthen domestic supply chains
Jaelyn Campbell
On June 5, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), in collaboration with General Motors (GM), will host the 2026 Supplier
Small business optimism edges higher as owners show steady resilience
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Small business optimism edges higher as owners show steady resilience
Jaelyn Campbell
Small business optimism edged higher in April, but persistent inflation, weak sales and ongoing labor shortages continued to weigh on
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