Flood Fallout for SMBs: In Dagupan City, coastal flooding has kept a one-year-old eatery and a fast-food spot closed for weeks, with delivery limits and landlords reconsidering rents as foot traffic disappears. Foreign-Run Business Crackdown: In Nairobi, Burundians are reportedly gathering at the Burundian embassy after Kenya’s directive targets foreign-run small businesses, disrupting livelihoods and travel plans. Tariff Pressure on Main Street: Canada’s CFIB estimates 53,112 small businesses are hit by U.S. tariffs and counter-tariffs, warning support programs still miss about half of affected firms and urging a dedicated tariff relief desk. Workforce + Small Business Grants: Tucson nonprofits received $600,000 via the city’s Economic and Workforce Development Program, including funding tied to hands-on training and local partnerships. AI Job-Creation Strategy: Nandan Nilekani says “AI-proofing” economies means job creation through millions of small companies, not just large employers. Local Commerce Boost: Olathe’s Old Settlers Days returns with a record vendor lineup and a crowd target near 90,000, giving small makers a major sales push. SME Finance in Pakistan: SMEDA and PMYP signed an MoU to expand access to business and youth loan support, with a focus on underserved regions and women entrepreneurs. Tech Skills for Women: UK DSIT selected Plexal for up to £3.6m to place as many as 300 women into frontier tech roles, with strong SME participation built in. Cyber/Compliance for SMBs: Australia released a voluntary Industry Data Classification Framework to help organizations of all sizes label data risk and apply protections when sharing.