Podcasts about Small Business Administration

The Small Business Administration is celebrating America 250 by giving away a cash prize pool total of a $1 million dollars to winning small businesses & entrepreneurs. SB Administrator, KELLY LOEFFLER, tells SIMON how small business innovators can submit their "Patriot Pitch" by 12:00am EST on JUNE 10TH for the chance to become a semi-finalist and hopefully a Top 5 finalist that will then be flown to Washington DC in September to make your Patriot Pitch in person. More information can be found at SBA.gov

Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Laketa Henderson, Michigan District Director, SBA, U.S. Small Business Administration, Detroit, MI. The SBA's second Supplier Matchmaking Expo of the year is fast approaching – this Friday in Detroit, in fact. Remind us why the SBA is doing this and why matchmaking events are so important to the health of the American small business dream? The event emphasizes strengthening U.S. supply chains and “Made in America” partnerships. What opportunities does that create specifically for Michigan manufacturers and suppliers? Speaking of “Made in America,” our nation is celebrating Freedom 250 this year. Is the SBA doing anything special? A Patriot Pitch Competition? What is it, what can businesses win, and how can they apply? There are several stages of judging, but competitors have to get by the first round. What are judges looking for from the first-round contestants that will move them on to the “Road to 68”? The criteria judging panels are looking at are: A) Strengthening American competitiveness B) Small Business “punching above its weight.” C) Economic impact and quality jobs D) Business fundamentals and execution readiness Why these four things in particular? The prize pool is $1 Million. How is that broken down between the final five winners?

Kelly Loeffler, Administrator of the Small Business Administration, returns to Sid & Friends in the Morning to discuss why she believes the struggling economy and small businesses will bounce back after the conflict with Iran concludes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Defense Department is requesting close to $30 billion in fiscal 2027 to purchase and enable next-generation AI supercomputers and modernize the military's computing infrastructure to power them. According to recently published budget documents, the Pentagon aims to build out its portfolio of highly secure data centers, and ultimately centralize and scale supercomputing assets across the joint force through its new “AI Arsenal initiative.” The fiscal 2027 proposal comes with a $29.5 billion spending plan. This proposed funding increase is up for consideration as DOD is hustling to integrate commercial AI models into battle management and warfare operations, threat detection and analyses, supply chain logistics and more. A Pentagon official told DefenseScoop: “The department's AI Arsenal initiative is an investment in foundational, government-owned AI infrastructure to maximize federal buying power and build the strategic advantage we need.” The House Small Business Committee continued its push last week to make the agency it oversees embrace artificial intelligence in its work, advancing a new AI-focused bill aimed at more transparency around those efforts. In a Wednesday markup, the committee unanimously approved the SBA Artificial Intelligence Utilization Act (H.R. 8881) from Reps. Brad Finstad, R-Minn., and George Latimer, D-N.Y. The legislation would require the Small Business Administration to provide a yearly report to Congress on its use of AI and machine learning, detailing the benefits, risks and related issues. Additional oversight on SBA's AI program from the committee comes in the wake of a Government Accountability Office report this month that called attention to years of SBA failures to comply with federal requirements on AI use case inventories. In March, the agency publicly posted its inventory — two months past the Office of Management and Budget deadline, but for the first time in SBA history nevertheless. The Daily Scoop Podcast is available every Monday-Friday afternoon. If you want to hear more of the latest from Washington, subscribe to The Daily Scoop Podcast  on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify and YouTube.

Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Brad Zaun, Acting Regional Great Lakes Administrator, US SBA - Small Business Administration. There were several questions he wanted to find out about from Brad in this conversation. The 2026 Supplier Matchmaking Expo is focused on connecting suppliers directly with major buyers. Why are events like this becoming increasingly important for small and midsize businesses trying to grow? This year's expo includes one-on-one matchmaking meetings with corporate and government buyers. How can businesses best prepare to make the most of those conversations? The event emphasizes strengthening U.S. supply chains and “Made in America” partnerships. What opportunities does that create for Michigan manufacturers and suppliers specifically? Many smaller businesses may assume supplier expos are only for large manufacturers. What types of companies should really consider attending this event, and why? Beyond networking, what long-term business value can companies gain from participating in the Supplier Matchmaking Expo in Detroit on June 5th? » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Watch MBN's YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/ The upcoming SBA Supplier Matchmaking Expo taking place Friday, June 5, 2026. Hosted by the U.S. Small Business Administration in collaboration with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, Michigan Alliance of APEX Accelerators, Michigan Small Business Development Center, and DTMB - Central Procurement Services, the event is designed to connect suppliers directly with corporate and government buyers looking to strengthen U.S. supply chains. Brad explains why matchmaking events are increasingly valuable for small and midsize businesses, how companies can prepare for one-on-one buyer meetings, and what “Made in America” initiatives could mean for Michigan manufacturers and suppliers. The conversation also highlights how businesses beyond traditional manufacturing can benefit from attending and building long-term partnerships. Registration for the event at Motor City Casino is available at Supplier Matchmaking Expo Registration https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-supplier-matchmaking-expo-tickets-1986269266846?aff=oddtdtcreator&utm_source=chatgpt.com

Artificial intelligence and cloud-based data products through Snowflake will now be available to all federal agencies, the General Services Administration announced Thursday. The GSA has struck a OneGov deal with the cloud-based data warehousing and analytics company in order to “empower federal workers to break down data silos, enhance mission effectiveness, and accelerate their IT modernization initiatives,” it said in a press release. Snowflake CEO Sridhar Ramaswamy said in a statement: “Federal agencies are seeking efficiency in cost, enterprise scaled performance, intuitive design driven tools for the workforce and simplicity in contracting — we are the only multi-cloud data platform that can meet this charge on day one.” Just over a year old, OneGov is a government contracting framework allowing for cross-agency use of commercial products at a discounted price. For Snowflake users across the federal government, this means 20% off compute services, which could go up to 50% as usage increases, as well as nearly a 27% discount on storage, the release said. The Small Business Administration's information security program is largely ineffective after falling below the federal baseline for controls in nine of 10 domains, according to a new watchdog report. Under Office of Management and Budget guidance on ratings for security effective controls, the SBA “has defined policies but it has not consistently implemented them,” the agency's Office of Inspector General wrote, relaying findings from an independent auditor's review of SBA's fiscal 2025 performance under the Federal Information Security Modernization Act.The SBA surpassed OMB's baseline for incident response, earning an “optimized” rating under federal FISMA guidelines. But the OIG said that six domains — cybersecurity supply chain risk management, risk and asset management, configuration management, identity and access management, contingency planning, and information security continuous monitoring — were considered “defined” (a rating of 2 on the 5-level maturity model scale). Another three domains — cybersecurity governance, data protection and privacy, and security training — were slightly better, per the watchdog, with ratings of “consistently implemented” (3 out of 5).

Wednesday's program featured our monthly segment with the Small Business Administration's District Office in Concord. Our guest was the recipient of the 2026 SBA New Hampshire's Veteran-Owned Small Business of the Year Bob Markarian of Blaine Industries, Inc. doing business as The Architectural Resource Center of Northwood, NH. Find out where some of the company's products are being utilized around the world.

It is a manic Monday on the airwaves, and while the spring weather is acting like the end of March, the political landscape is blazing hot. Host Kevin Flynn is joined in studio by Titus Kveen from the legacy NDSU chapter of Turning Point USA to break down a massive weekend of geopolitical chess moves, explosive talk-radio town halls, and breathtaking financial corruption. The guys unpack a series of exclusive working-vacation interviews from Scott Hennen, who caught up with Small Business Administration chief Kelly Loeffler to discuss a historic $22 billion COVID-era fraud clawback, energy dominance, and personal table-by-table storytelling with Donald Trump on Air Force One. Next, South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson drops by to detail his major E15 legislative victory in the House, while ripping into the "political celebrity posers" running South Dakota's business climate into the ground. Then, legendary China expert Gordon Chang unloads a chilling warning about the CCP's declared "Total War" on U.S. soil, detailing hidden biological weapons depots in Las Vegas and California, the dark truth behind state-subsidized fentanyl murders, and the critical importance of a separate Taiwan. To wrap things up, the crew dives into local Second Amendment pushbacks against the "St. Paul sit-in caucuses" and talks community service with Lynn Helms and the Lions Club. Standout Moments & Timestamps [33:00] Handcuffs & Hoaxes: The hosts open the show by calling out the slow-rolling bureaucracy of government weaponization investigations, highlighting Todd Blanche's latest media rounds discussing James Comey and the ten-year Russia collusion timeline.   [33:42] The $1.4 Billion Blue State Freeze: The crew plays a mind-boggling clip of Dr. Oz detailing how the federal government actively deferred $1.4 billion in healthcare payments from California and $250 million from Minnesota due to massive Medicaid and Medicare corruption.   [33:55] Rackets, Groceries, & Ghost Hours: Dr. Oz details bizarre blue-state infrastructure ploys where federal tax dollars were funneled into paying individuals to carry groceries up the stairs for their parents, creating artificial state jobs.   [33:77] Durable Equipment and Mafia Rings: Oz exposes rampant durable medical equipment scams, noting there are twice as many medical supply companies as McDonald's locations in South Florida, driven by Russian, Chinese, and Cuban mafia rings.   [33:86] The False Hospice Boom: The studio reacts to the shocking federal suspension of 800 fraudulent hospices and home healthcare providers in California that combined to bill over a billion dollars in…

Iowa Business Report Tuesday EditionMay 19, 2026        Brad Zaun, regional administrator for the Small Business Administration in Iowa, on programs SBA offers to new and expanding small businesses. 

On the Iowa Business Report weekend edition:* Brad Zaun of the Small Business Administration discusses how small businesses are faring and how SBA can help* A century-old Iowa-based business will remain in the state as part of corporate reorganization* In our business profile, we'll introduce you to Jamie Rich of Wendler, Inc. of Cedar RapidsThe Iowa Business Report is presented by the Iowa Business Council, online at iowabusinesscouncil.org. Additional support comes from the Iowa Secretary of State, sos.iowa.gov/protectyourbusiness.

Chris Holman welcomes Andrew Coffield, Regional Advocate - Great Lakes - OH, IN, IL, WI, MN, MI, Office of Advocacy - U.S. Small Business Administration. What is the Office of Advocacy at the U.S. Small Business Administration? What are some of the top federal regulations the office has heard? What is your role as the Region 5 Advocate, and how does your work impact what's happening in Washington, D.C.? As a regional, I imagine you do quite a bit of travel. What's an opportunity for small business owners to connect with you? How has the deregulatory agenda fueled the work you and others are doing at the Office of Advocacy? » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Watch MBN's YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/ Andrew J. Coffield is a seasoned professional with extensive experience at the intersection of government and small business policy. With a proven track record in both executive and legislative branches, Andrew has played a pivotal role in shaping policy that supports America's small business community. In his previous role, Andrew served as a professional staff member on the U.S. House Committee on Small Business, contributing to legislative efforts to reduce regulatory burdens and support small business growth. In the previous Trump Administration, Andrew served in the SBA Office of Entrepreneurial Development, where he contributed to oversight of SBA's national technical assistance programs and strengthening entrepreneurial development. Andrew is a graduate of The Ohio State University and currently resides in Columbus, Ohio.

Military spouses were on Capitol Hill last week to push lawmakers to support legislation aimed at expanding access to capital and Small Business Administration resources for military spouse entrepreneurs , The effort's advocates say this could help address the persistently high military spouse unemployment rate and improve military retention. Federal News Network's Anastasia Obis has more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The number of contract awards to 8(a) small businesses are down across the government. But Native American, Alaskan Native and Native Hawaiian-owned companies are feeling the brunt of the downturn. The Small Business Administration also has slowed down the approval of new applications to the 8(a) program. SBA hasn't processed an application since August. All of these concerns drove the Native American Contractors Association to finally speak up about the impact of the Trump administration's actions on their communities. For more on this latest in a growing number of concerns about the 8(a) program, Federal News Network executive editor Jason Miller joins me now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chris Holman welcomes Laketa L. Henderson, Michigan District Director, Small Business Administration, Detroit, MI. Laketa L. Henderson, SBA Michigan District Director, joined Michigan Business Beat to discuss the Small Business Administration's role in supporting small businesses across Michigan through free resources including access to capital, counseling, technical assistance, and contracting support. The SBA funds several programs in Michigan, including Small Business Development Centers, three Women's Business Centers, and a Veterans Business Outreach Center, while also working to extend these resources to underserved areas outside of southeastern Michigan. Henderson identified access to capital and financial literacy as her top priorities for the coming year, highlighting the SBA's loan guarantee programs as a critical tool for small businesses that might not otherwise qualify for financing. She also expressed optimism about the incoming SBA administrator under the new Trump administration, noting that the nominee's background as a small business owner would bring valuable firsthand perspective to agency leadership. » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN's YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/

Tune in here to this Wednesday's edition of the Brett Winterble Show! We’re joined by Kelly Loeffler from the U.S. Small Business Administration to talk about National Small Business Week and the growing momentum behind American manufacturing and entrepreneurship. Loeffler discusses her visit to North Carolina and highlights how small businesses are driving job creation across the country. She points to lower inflation, tax relief measures, and deregulation efforts as major factors helping entrepreneurs expand and hire workers. Loeffler also focus on the importance of restoring domestic manufacturing, especially in industries like furniture, textiles, automotive production, and aerospace. Loeffler explains how new SBA-backed loan guarantees are designed to help manufacturers and small business owners gain better access to capital and grow locally. The conversation also highlights success stories from welders, industrial business owners, and manufacturers who have turned small operations into thriving companies supporting hundreds of employees. Listen here for all of this and more on The Brett Winterble Show! For more from Brett Winterble check out his YouTube channel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tune in here to this Wednesday's edition of the Brett Winterble Show! Brett kicks off the program by talking about escalating tensions with Iran and the historical parallels between today’s political climate and the 1979 hostage crisis. Drawing comparisons between former President Jimmy Carter’s handling of Iran and Ronald Reagan’s approach, Brett argues that strong leadership and resolve are essential when dealing with hostile foreign regimes. Later Brett takes a thoughtful call from listener John, who argues that Scandinavian countries provide stronger economic mobility through expanded social safety nets, affordable education, and healthcare access. While Brett pushes back on the comparison, defending the American free-market system and questioning whether those policies could truly work in the United States, the exchange remains respectful and conversational. Brett praises the discussion afterward as an example of the kind of civil political dialogue We’re joined by Kelly Loeffler from the U.S. Small Business Administration to talk about National Small Business Week and the growing momentum behind American manufacturing and entrepreneurship. Loeffler discusses her visit to North Carolina and highlights how small businesses are driving job creation across the country. She points to lower inflation, tax relief measures, and deregulation efforts as major factors helping entrepreneurs expand and hire workers. Listen here for all of this and more on The Brett Winterble Show! For more from Brett Winterble check out his YouTube channel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Day Break | Big Money, Broken Policies, and Mounting Global Pressure --- 00:00 - Monologue 18:58 – Tim Doescher, Executive Director of Unleash Prosperity. Doescher discusses a new report warning that a proposed 10% interest rate cap could significantly restrict access to credit. He explains the potential economic impact, including reduced GDP and fewer lending options for millions of Americans. 27:55 – Michael McGuire, U.S. Marine veteran, Naval reservist, and congressional candidate (NJ-3). McGuire discusses recent foreign policy developments and how they position the U.S. in relation to global adversaries. He outlines how these strategies could shape future geopolitical dynamics. 37:55 - Monologue Featuring Ivey Gruber 46:53 – Michele Steeb, founder of Free Up Foundation and author of Answers Behind the RED DOOR. Steeb discusses approaches to addressing homelessness, including the role of faith-based initiatives. She shares insights from her experience leading programs for homeless women and children. 57:02 – Tom Simon, spokesman for Home Title Lock and former FBI special agent. Simon discusses a major mortgage fraud scheme targeting Los Angeles homeowners. He explains how these crimes occur and what homeowners can do to protect themselves. 1:05:51 – David Zere, political commentator and host of Breaking Point. Zere provides updates on Pentagon activity and the evolving situation in Iran. He also discusses recent remarks from President Trump regarding the conflict. 1:15:52 - Monologue 1:24:42 – Kelly Loeffler, Administrator of the Small Business Administration. Loeffler discusses Small Business Week and highlights efforts to support local businesses across the country. She emphasizes the importance of small businesses to economic growth. 1:34:51 – Shai Reshef, President of the University of the People. Reshef discusses challenges facing traditional higher education, including rising costs and campus closures. He explains how alternative models like tuition-free online education aim to expand access while reducing financial strain. 1:43:41 – Ivey Gruber, President of the Michigan Talk Network. Gruber discusses political rhetoric and its broader impact on public discourse. The conversation focuses on concerns about escalating language and its potential consequences. --- Check out our brand new podcast, 'Forgotten America'... Episode 13 is live NOW at Steve Gruber on YouTube! Link below: https://youtu.be/iBGFsN7Xtbg

Blood, Sweat & Tears said it best. "What goes up must come down …" And over the past 12 months, that's exactly what we've been seeing in the markets – plenty of volatility. But here's the thing: Market twists, turns and dips are nothing new. The real question is how do you respond? On this week's show, we'll talk about why keeping a cool head matters, how to avoid knee-jerk reactions, and why having a simple, practical plan in place (and actually sticking to it), can help you stay confident no matter what the market throws your way. And speaking of planning, we're also diving into a topic we don't often cover – getting your business ready for a sale. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, there are more than 36 million small businesses in the U.S., making up nearly half of private sector employment. That's an incredible group to be part of. But if you see yourself passing the torch in the next 5 or 10 years, the time to start thinking about it is now. We'll highlight the smart moves owners are always glad they made, and the ones they wish they hadn't skipped. We've got a lot to cover. Tune in and take control!

This week on The DeCesare Group Podcast, join Jim DeCesare for his conversation with John Harnage, owner of Kentucky Thermal Institute.John is being recognized nationally this week after being named the 2026 Small Businessperson of the Year for Kentucky by the U.S. Small Business Administration.It's one of the nation's highest honors for small business leadership.Kentucky Thermal Institute is based at the Western Kentucky University Innovation Campus in Bowling Green.John talks about the beginning of the institute dating back nearly twenty years and why thermography is now poised to be one of the fastest growing professions in the United States.You can find more information at www.kythermal.institute.Catch The DeCesare Group Podcast on your favorite podcasting platform and every Sunday morning at 7 on 95.1-WGGC. If you enjoy The DeCesare Group Podcast, leave us a review, and to learn more about The DeCesare Group visit our website, https://www.thedecesaregroup.com/ and check us out on YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/@TheDeCesareGroup.

99% of all US businesses and almost 46% of American employees are, or work for, a small business. Although a small business is defined as having less than 500 employees, American small businesses are responsible for over 88% of net job growth. That means that America's economy, and the world's economy, rest on the backs of small businesses. The Small Business Administration plays a critical role in the success of small businesses; including those owned and operated by American Veterans. From business planning, strategy design, funding and specialty certification programs the SBA is one of the primary pillars creating and supporting economic impact.In this episode, Fran Racioppi sat down with Bill Briggs, Deputy Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration, to break down the SBA's 3C's and a D: Capital, Counseling, Contracting and Disaster. Deputy Administrator Briggs explained the real challenges business owners face, especially around cash flow, capital access, and navigating competitive marketplaces. He shared the history of the SBA and its grounding in the Small Business Act of 1953, when the post war period identified that small businesses are not only important to the global economy, but they are crucial to America's national defense. 200,000 service members transition each year from the military into the civilian sector. Some will start businesses as entrepreneurs. Others will enter the workforce. All will need counseling, support and a system designed to give Veterans access to opportunity and the chance to succeed post service. Finally, we address how the SBA is improving accountability, cracking down on fraud, and ensuring programs are delivering real results for those they are designed to support.Highlights0:00 Introduction2:16 Welcome to the Jedburgh Podcast4:01 Small biz is big biz4:57 SBA Team8:13 Access to Capital11:58 Counseling Resources16:14 Access to Contracts22:01 Disaster Loans25:33 The Formation of the SBA27:16 Made in America Loans29:54 Working Families Tax Cut Bill33:10 Stopping Fraud35:51 Importance of Service39:08 Boots to Business52:02 Daily HabitsQuotes“We're taking it to the next level in terms of right sizing, streamlining, and improving the overall performance of the agency because the mission is so important.”“Access to capital is one of the top three issues that are always facing small businesses.”“What we're trying to do under this administrator and this President is trying to improve our systems to scale and deploy more capital effectively with our lending partners and investors.”“I always say to people you have to have that education before you walk in to try to get that loan.”“Your job is to compete to solve the mission, not to say ‘I'm a certification, I deserve something.'”“Having a competitive, innovative national small business ecosystem is not only part of our economic security but our national security.”“We're trying to bring back American manufacturing .”“Our priorities are manufacturing, critical technology, and food production and technology.”“Our economic agenda is centered on fair trade, tax cuts, deregulation, and energy dominance.”“There's something for everyone in the Working Families Tax Cut Bill.”“We have a zero tolerance policy for fraud.”“The day you start your business is not the day you get paid.”“We're overhauling how we deliver our boots to business.”The Jedburgh Podcast is brought to you by OneBrief; enabling military leaders to make innovative, informed and deliberate decisions faster than ever before. Superhuman command wins wars.Follow the Jedburgh Podcast and the Green Beret Foundation on social media. Listen on your favorite podcast platform, read on our website, and watch the full video version on YouTube as we show why America must continue to lead from the front, no matter the challenge.

In this episode of Small Biz Florida, host Tom Kindred sits down with Geoff Grove and Michael Vallante from the U.S. Small Business Administration's Office of Advocacy. Together, they break down how this critical office serves as the voice of small businesses within the federal government, especially when navigating complex regulations. Geoff and Michael share their unique backgrounds in manufacturing and small business ownership, and explain how firsthand feedback from business owners plays a pivotal role in shaping policy. The conversation highlights real-world success stories, including how the R&D tax credit can unlock significant savings for manufacturers, and how the “Red Tape Hotline” empowers business owners to report regulatory challenges directly. This episode offers practical insights and valuable resources for entrepreneurs looking to better understand and influence the rules that impact their businesses. This podcast is made possible by the Florida SBDC Network and sponsored by Florida First Capital. Connect with Our Guest: https://advocacy.sba.gov/

Nearly seven months into the fiscal year, the Small Business Administration is considering moving the small business contracting goal posts for agencies. In a document sent to agencies in March, SBA detailed several new factors it will consider as it grades agency efforts to contract with small businesses. For more on this new methodology and why SBA's plans are causing concern among small business experts and on Capitol Hill, Federal News Network executive editor Jason Miller joins me to discuss.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you've ever dreamed of owning your own business, the U.S. Small Business Administration can help you develop a business plan.

On this episode of the podcast, Amanda Head talks with John Minadakis, co-owner of Jimmy's Famous Seafood located in Baltimore, Maryland.The duo unpack the powerful story behind one of America's most iconic family-run restaurants. From his father's journey as a Greek immigrant with nothing but grit and determination, to building a nationally recognized destination restaurant, Minadakis shares what it really takes to sustain success across generations, and avoid the so-called “second generation curse.”Minadakis also reflects on being recognized at the national level, including a White House shoutout and a visit from the Small Business Administration, something his father could have only dreamed of decades ago. This is more than a business story — it's a conversation about the American Dream, what it takes to preserve it, and why it still matters today.You can visit Jimmy's Seafood in person, follow them on X (@JimmysSeafood), or shop their brand online by visiting: https://jimmysfamousseafood.com/shop/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Some Seattle business owners are taking matters into their own hands to ward off criminals. New records reveal staggering staff hours spent on Washington’s lawsuits against Trump. A dogwalker and dog were viciously attacked by two dogs at a homeless encampment in Seattle’s Georgetown neighborhood. // LongForm: GUEST: The Regional Adminstrator for the Small Business Administration and former Washington State lawmaker Kelly Chambers on Tax Day. // Quick Hit: Trump says he has a couple SCOTUS picks waiting in the wings in the event of potential retirements.

Brad Zaun Regional Director Of United States Small Business Admistration Serving Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska One Of The First To Endorse Trump Back In 2015 MLC Asks Some Tough Questions About Trump Clowning Tucker Carlson Has America First Become Israel First? MLC Conflicted By Trump's Recent Positions

Justin Everett with the Small Business Administration on economic wins the corrupt media doesn't want you to hear about.  Plus Sue Moore with Libery Scorecard sets the record straight after Sen. Kirkmeyer lies.

Episode 111-Building a Business Plan Released 15 April 2026 Hosts: Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed Happy Tax Day! To celebrate such an auspicious holiday we're talking about developing a business plan for your haunt.  If you dream of going pro one day like we do, you want to listen to this discussion! Resources mentioned during this episode: Small Business Administration: https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/plan-your-business/write-your-business-plan Successful Business Plan Secrets and Strategies: https://www.amazon.com/Successful-Business-Plan-Secrets-Strategies/dp/1933895934/ref=pd_sbs_d_sccl_2_1/141-3237133-1687318?pd_rd_w=LcG8D&content-id=amzn1.sym.aa738fbd-ad05-4d11-aae2-04b598db6305&pf_rd_p=aa738fbd-ad05-4d11-aae2-04b598db6305&pf_rd_r=S1D2T2QQSXQT9X9SE3QG&pd_rd_wg=YKxAU&pd_rd_r=432fef19-12d4-4957-a586-dfb6008267de&pd_rd_i=1933895934&psc=1 Chamber of Haunters Website: https://chamberofhaunters.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chamberofhaunters/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chamberofhaunters ScaredU: https://scaredu.org/ March Lunch & Learn: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPLUJkLEl6E Haunting U can be found at www.hauntingu.com. Sanguine Creek Estates: www.scehaunt.com Sound Effects: Music: Dance of Death http://www.purple-planet.com/ Thunder: Recorded by Mark DiAngelo Uploaded: 07.29.11 http://soundbible.com/1913-Thunder-... License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Modifications: Inserted over Dance of Death Music Evil Laughter: Recorded by Himan Uploaded: 03.13.13 License: Public Domain  http://soundbible.com/2054-Evil-Lau... AI Text to Speech Generator: https://www.hume.ai/ We couldn't continue to bring you awesome content without the support of our sponsors, particularly our Premium sponsors, the Chamber of Haunters, and VFX.  Learn more here: www.chamberofhaunters.com https://vfxcreates.com/ Haunting U is a production of Sanguine Creek Entertainment LLC published under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 license. All rights reserved.  

The novelist, John David Bethel, is appearing for the second time on StoryBeat. David's the author of award-winning political and psychological thrillers, including Mapping the Night and Holding Back the Dark. His short fiction has been published in popular consumer magazines, and his essays and opinion editorials have been published in respected political journals.   David spent 35 years in politics and government. He served in the Federal Senior Executive Service as Senior Adviser/Director of Speechwriting for the Secretaries of Transportation, Commerce, and Education; Editorial Director for the U.S. Small Business Administration; and Assistant Administrator for the U.S. General Services Administration's Office of Communications and Citizen Services. David also worked as a press secretary/speechwriter to Members of Congress. During our first conversation, we discussed Mapping Night. Recently, I read 2 of David's newest books, Squinting at Shadows and Thy Brother's Keeper, both of which are in the thriller mold of David's earlier novels They are intense, page-turning mysteries that kept me wondering what would happen next.  If you like reading thrillers, I highly urge you to check out David's books.

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My guest today is Richard Patton. For me, this conversation is a real treat. I've known Richard from early in my investment career – over 20 years ago. At that time, Richard was the founder and Portfolio Manager of a Nashville-based event driven hedge fund called Courage Capital. He was then and still remains one of the most interesting and singular investors I've had the pleasure of meeting. While he has the education chops from Vanderbilt and Harvard, Richard marches to the beat of his own music. Courage Capital has evolved and focused its expertise on the white space of investment opportunity. That includes music royalties, small business lending and healthcare. As we'll learn in today's podcast, healthcare – the largest part of the US economy remains remarkably inefficient. As Richard walks us through his strategy, he has me alternatively laughing, curious, and optimistic as we talk about Nashville, the Small Business Administration, staffing for MRI techs, and how radioactive isotopes are used to treat tumors. Enjoy the conversation.

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The Small Business Administration Office of Advocacy has released its first‑year report examining how small businesses are responding to rapid shifts in federal contracting and regulatory policy. The findings highlight both strain and adaptation as firms adjust to changing rules and agency practices. We'll walk through what stood out and what comes next with Chip Bishop, Deputy Chief Counsel for Advocacy at the Small Business Administration.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Long-time incumbent in District 7 race faces new challengers. Also, CalMatters reports on a major change at the Small Business Administration. Finally, poetry is celebrated at a series of events in Nevada County this month.

Longtime friend of the show and now the Midwest Regional Administrator of the Small Business Administration for the Trump Administration, BRAD ZAUN, is back in studio with SIMON to share the incredible things happening for current and future small business owners. sba.org

Willie talks with Substack's Todd Sheets and the Epoch Times' Joshua Phillips about the ceasefire in Iran. Also the Small Business Administration's director Kelly Loeffler is in Cincinnati discussing how the Trump administration is trying to help mom and pop shops.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Willie talks with Substack's Todd Sheets and the Epoch Times' Joshua Phillips about the ceasefire in Iran. Also the Small Business Administration's director Kelly Loeffler is in Cincinnati discussing how the Trump administration is trying to help mom and pop shops.

Willie talks with Substack's Todd Sheets and the Epoch Times' Joshua Phillips about the ceasefire in Iran. Also the Small Business Administration's director Kelly Loeffler is in Cincinnati discussing how the Trump administration is trying to help mom and pop shops.

PREVIEW FOR LATER. GUESTS: John Batchelor and Gene Marks. SUMMARY: Gene Marks discusses restored Small Business Administration grants for STEM startups. These programs, providing up to $100,000, are designed to fund small technology firms working on innovative research and nascent science-based technologies. (5)1940

Connecticut lawmakers continue to grapple with affordability challenges facing small businesses—and energy costs are a major focus this legislative session. In this episode of the CBIA BizCast, host Amanda Marlow highlights proposed legislation aimed at reducing energy costs, along with key business and policy developments from across the state. Small business owners, lawmakers, and business organizations are calling attention to Senate Bill 2—a democrat priority bill that supports local tourism and cut the state sales tax on energy for many small businesses. The bill passed out of the Finance, Revenue, and Bonding Committee on a bipartisan vote. The episode also features a portion of a conversation between some of Connecticut's top women in healthcare from CBIA's When Women Lead conference, which brought nearly 800 attendees to Hartford last month. Episode Highlights—SB 2 - CBIA VP of public policy Chris Davis breaks down the sales tax exemption on energy - CBIA senior policy director Pete Myers testimony before the Finance Committee - Business leaders, lawmakers, business owners, and advocates speak at a news conference in support of SB 2's tourism provision. Speakers include: - Bruce Becker, Hotel Marcel - First Selectman Carl Fortuna, Old Saybrook - Aubrey LaMonica, Eli Cannon's and Tate's restaurants - Sen. Cathy Osten, (D-Baltic) - Scott Dolch, Connecticut Restaurant and Hospitality Association - Rep. David Rutigliano, (R-Trumbull) - Mayor Shari Cantor, (D-West Hartford) - Joe Delong, Connecticut Conference of Municipalities - Rep. Farley Santos (D-Danbury) Headlines You May Have Missed - Small Business Award: West Hartford-based Derek Ezovski, president of Outsourced Risk Management Solutions, has been named Connecticut's 2026 Small Business Person of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration. - Electric Boat Expansion: General Dynamics Electric Boat plans to hire 8,000 workers across Connecticut and Rhode Island as part of historic growth and investment. - Trade Impacts: New federal data show exports grew just 1.9% in 2025, while imports surged ahead of newly imposed tariffs. Episode Highlights—When Women Lead - Resilience and navigating challenges - Advocating for women in the healthcare industry - Advice for women in leadership The CBIA BizCast is made possible through the generous support of Google. Subscribe to the BizCast wherever you get your podcasts. Please rate the podcast and leave us a review—we appreciate your support! And be sure to give us your feedback and share guests you'd like to hear from by emailing bizcast@cbia.com.

In this episode we explore recent developments at the Small Business Administration's Office of Hearings and Appeals regarding size protests and the consequences of administrative breakdowns. We first examine how the Stripes Global Appeal regarding RCG of North Carolina clarifies that licensing disputes are matters of contractor responsibility rather than size issues. Finally, we analyze the Pelican Residences protest, where a nine-month administrative delay and ignored show cause orders forced OHA to declare a contractor ineligible under the ostensible subcontractor rule. Case Citation: Size Appeal of Stripes Global, Inc., SBA No. SIZ-6375 (2026); Size Appeal of Veteran Elevated Solutions, LLC, SBA No.: SIZ-6350 (2025) Learn more about The Quill & Sword series of podcasts by visiting our podcast page at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/thequillandsword. The Quill & Sword show includes featured episodes from across the JAGC, plus all episodes from our four separate shows: “Criminal Law Department Presents” (Criminal Law Department), “NSL Unscripted” (National Security Law Department), “The FAR and Beyond” (Contract & Fiscal Law Department) and “Hold My Reg” (Administrative & Civil Law Department). Connect with The Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School by visiting our website at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/.

Business Planning Needed Now More Than Ever Episode 377 – Due to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the U.S. Supreme Court and current employment conditions, there's never been a more important time for business owners to review their business succession and employee benefits plans. More SML Planning Minute Podcast Episodes Transcript of Podcast Episode 377 Hello, this is Bill Rainaldi, with another edition of Security Mutual's SML Planning Minute. In today's episode: business planning needed now more than ever. There's never been a more important time for business owners to review their business succession and employee benefits plans. That's due to the confluence of several recent events including the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) signed by President Trump on July 4, 2025, and the U.S. Supreme Court decision on June 6, 2024, in the case Connelly v. United States.[i] The other factor is the general job market today and economic realities. OBBBA “permanently” increased the federal estate tax exemption amount to $15 million indexed for inflation. Even in 2019, when the exemption amount was “only” $11.4 million, only 0.07% of decedents paid an estate tax.[ii] So, many small business owners may no longer need estate tax planning services unless they live in one of the twelve states and the District of Columbia that still has a state estate and/or inheritance tax with exemption amounts significantly lower than the federal amount. Note that general estate planning is still recommended for all! According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, there are over 36.2 million small businesses in the U.S.[iii] “Small businesses fuel economic growth, job creation, and supply chain resiliency across the country.”[iv] Obviously, keeping small businesses primed for success today and for tomorrow through proper planning in the areas of business succession, executive benefits, retirement, employee benefits, estate and family protection, and more, is vitally important. The Connelly case makes business succession planning even more urgent for business owners. The Supreme Court reversed generally accepted principles long held by the insurance and legal communities and addressed the narrow question of whether a corporation's fair market value is impacted by life insurance proceeds received by the corporation and committed to funding the redemption of a decedent owner's shares for estate tax purposes. The Supreme Court unanimously held that the corporation's redemption obligation is not a liability that reduces the estate tax value of the decedent's shares. The Supreme Court also specifically referenced cross purchase buy-sell arrangements that could have avoided this result. Although not mentioned in the Connelly case, the other implication is that business-owned life insurance on the life of the business owner, solely for key person insurance purposes or other non-succession planning reasons, may also impact the business valuation and accordingly, that business owner's estate plan. Every business owner should work with their life insurance agents and tax and legal advisors to determine if their existing business continuation and estate plan is affected by this decision. Buy-sell agreements may need to be revised and amended, particularly if the agreements call for the business to buy back the ownership interest of a deceased owner and the business purchases life insurance on the owner to do that. If business owners don't have a plan, they should design and implement a plan immediately! Of course, if there is an estate tax issue as a result of business-owned life insurance, then the business succession plan should be coordinated with the business owner's estate plan. Executive benefits planning, such as split-dollar, executive and retention bonus, and nonqualified deferred compensation plans, all funded with cash value life insurance, are also topics that business owners should consider. Several surveys reinforce the urgency created by the current labor market for businesses to retain their best and brightest employees.[v] Even the creative use of qualified retirement plans, such as profit-sharing plans, fully insured defined benefit plans and cash balance plans should be considered because more benefits can be steered toward the owners and highly compensated, and presumably the most valuable, employees. All of these plans can also hold life insurance as an asset for family financial protection. Business owners need to contact their financial services professionals, tax and legal advisors immediately. There's much planning to be done for personal and business success! Important Notice: The information contained in this document is not intended to (and cannot) be used by anyone to avoid IRS penalties. This document supports the promotion and marketing of insurance products. [i] Connelly v. United States, 144 S.Ct. 1406 (2024). [ii] U.S. Congress. “The Estate and Gift Tax: An Overview.” Congress.gov. https://www.congress.gov/crs-product/R48183 (accessed 1/30/2026). [iii] U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Advocacy. “New Advocacy Report Shows the Number of Small Businesses in the U.S. Exceeds 36 million.” Advocacy.sba.gov. https://advocacy.sba.gov/2025/06/30/new-advocacy-report-shows-the-number-of-small-businesses-in-the-u-s-exceeds-36-million/ (accessed 1/30/2026). [iv] Id. [v] Craver, Henry. “Employee retention ranks as top HR priority.” Benefitspro.com. https://www.benefitspro.com/2025/10/31/employee-retention-ranks-as-top-hr-priority (accessed 1/30/2026);Finnegan, Richard. “Gallagher Report: Why Turnover is Still #1 Concern in 2025.” C-suiteanalytics.com. https://c-suiteanalytics.com/gallagher-turnover-is-1-concern-2025/ (accessed 1/30/2026);Yahoo Finance. “New Report Shows Employee Retention Outranks Almost Everything Else as U.S. Employers Tackle Burnout.” Finance.yahoo.com. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/report-shows-employee-retention-outranks-130000507.html (accessed 1/30/2026).     More SML Planning Minute Podcast Episodes This podcast is brought to you by Security Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York, The Company That Cares®. The content provided is intended for educational and informational purposes only. Information is provided in good faith. However, the Company makes no representation or warranty of any kind regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the information. The information presented is designed to provide general information regarding the subject matter covered. It is not to serve as legal, tax or other financial advice related to individual situations, because each individual's legal, tax and financial situation is different. Specific advice needs to be tailored to your situation. Therefore, please consult with your own attorney, tax professional and/or other advisors regarding your specific situation. To help reach your goals, you need a skilled professional by your side. Contact your local Security Mutual life insurance advisor today. As part of the planning process, he or she will coordinate with your other advisors as needed to help you achieve your financial goals and objectives. For more information, visit us at SMLNY.com/SMLPodcast. 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Accenture Federal Services and Booz Allen Hamilton will take the lead on contracts to help the National Weather Service replace a legacy IT system and transition its weather data and resources to cloud-based technology. The two contracts, announced last week, are aimed at transferring the functions of the Advanced Weather Interactive Processing System (AWIPS) to two new tools in a move the agency says will improve availability of that data to forecasters across the nation. Among the anticipated benefits: access to the systems away from home offices and ability for forecasters to provide remote backup. As it stands, the AWIPS is an on-premises system and deployed at roughly 170 sites across the country, per a request for information the agency posted on the modernization effort last year. But that structure has drawbacks, Ken Graham, director of the National Weather Service, told FedScoop via email, pointing to the fact that the current operational system is physically installed and tied to each NWS office separately, limiting employees' ability to easily work alongside decision-makers, like local emergency operational centers.The two new cloud-based systems will change that, allowing forecasters to conduct their work — including creating and distributing forecasts and warnings — “without being tied to a specific location,” Graham said. Three years after launching a dashboard to provide agencies with a governmentwide view of the federal cybersecurity workforce, the Office of Personnel Management has stopped using the tool for its own planning, a new report found. According to the Government Accountability Office, OPM and five of the six other agencies examined by the congressional watchdog are no longer using the Cyber Workforce Dashboard, which went live in April 2023. The agencies cited “limitations” with the product, “including communications with OPM, access, functionality, and use of data,” per a GAO press release. The dashboard, which came out of a working group co-chaired by the Office of Management and Budget and the Office of the National Cyber Director, was created to support agencies in cyber workforce planning, helping them make data-driven decisions for current and future requirements. Overseen by the Strategic Workforce Planning and Forecasting Methods team under OPM's Workforce Policy and Innovation group, the dashboard tracked cyber workforce data for all 24 Chief Financial Officers Act agencies, as well as OMB, the Smithsonian Institution, and the National Archives and Records Administration, according to the GAO. In conducting its audit from January 2025 to March 2026, the watchdog was told by OPM officials that the human capital agency was not using the dashboard for its own cyber workforce planning purposes. The other agencies audited by the GAO were the Small Business Administration, the National Science Foundation, the General Services Administration, and the departments of Justice, State and Treasury. The GSA is the only one that still uses the tool. The Daily Scoop Podcast is available every Monday-Friday afternoon. If you want to hear more of the latest from Washington, subscribe to The Daily Scoop Podcast  on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify and YouTube.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention launched a strategy and guidance for use of artificial intelligence on Thursday, setting a direction for the agency's own work and providing resources for public health officials across the country. Those documents point to a desire to promote adoption of the technology, empower the workforce to use it, and ensure the tools are governed properly. But, more uniquely, the publications encourage the use of “agentic” or “deep research” AI uses — those that can autonomously carry out specific tasks — which CDC is already tapping into. Almost 10% of CDC's roughly 100 AI use cases were agentic tools in 2025, according to the Department of Health and Human Services' recently reported AI use case inventory. Its share of agentic uses makes up roughly a third of such deployments across the department. As a result, the CDC's new strategy includes specific language to leverage that technology to support public health, strengthen research and data management, and improve access to data. And simultaneously, the agency released specific guidance for state, tribal, local and territorial (STLT) public health authorities on the use of AI agents for research based on experiences from its own exploration. The White House is launching a task force aimed at eliminating fraud in federally run programs — a goal that will be pursued largely through beefed-up data-sharing processes. The executive order signed Monday by President Donald Trump is framed through the lens of various fraud cases in Minnesota involving Medicaid, a Department of Agriculture child nutrition program and Small Business Administration loan programs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Investigations into the alleged fraud began under the Biden administration's Department of Justice, but the scandal has since been wielded by the Trump White House to freeze funds and strip away benefits from residents of the Gopher State. Under Trump's new order, the task force will be charged with developing a national strategy to combat fraud in federal benefit programs. The EO calls specifically for new measures to improve eligibility verification processes and create controls to prevent the disbursal of improper payments. The task force will also be required to “promote the facilitation of information and data sharing and coordination between State, local, tribal, and territorial governments and the Federal Government, and benefit-providing agencies and law enforcement agencies,” per the order. Interagency data-sharing would additionally be prioritized as part of an overarching enforcement push aimed at disrupting and dismantling “fraud networks and facilitators,” the EO states. The Daily Scoop Podcast is available every Monday-Friday afternoon. If you want to hear more of the latest from Washington, subscribe to The Daily Scoop Podcast  on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify and YouTube.

Kim Beechner joins the Restaurant Unstoppable Network for a live Q+A on March 30th, 2026 at 11AM EST.  To join us and engage with all our guests and events, go to restaurantunstoppable.com/live -OR- to just catch today's guest, head over to restaurantunstoppable.com/cwe and we will get you a link to join that specific event for FREE! Kim Beechner is the CEO and founder of Embark Marketing, a boutique digital agency specializing in the food and beverage and hospitality industries. Drawing on more than a decade in marketing and many years in the restaurant and bar world, she helps restaurants, bars, and food and beverage brands tell their stories, attract loyal guests, and grow revenue through strategy, social media, PR, and content. Since launching Embark Marketing in 2010, Kim and her team have partnered with concepts across Texas and the U.S., earning recognition from organizations such as PRSA, the American Marketing Association, Yelp's Advertising Partner Awards, and the U.S. Small Business Administration. She holds both undergraduate and master's degrees from the University of the Incarnate Word, with a focus on international business, marketing, and communications, which informs her consumer-first, storytelling-driven approach to brand building. Join RULibrary: www.restaurantunstoppable.com/RULibrary Join RULive: www.restaurantunstoppable.com/live Set Up your RUEvolve 1:1: www.restaurantunstoppable.com/evolve Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/restaurantunstoppable Subscribe to our email newsletter: https://www.restaurantunstoppable.com/ Today's sponsors: - Restaurant Technologies — the leader in automated cooking oil management. Their Total Oil Management solution is an end-to-end closed loop automated system that delivers, monitors, filters, collects, and recycles your cooking oil eliminating one of the dirtiest jobs in the kitchen.. Automate your oil and elevate your kitchen by visiting rti-inc.com or call 888-779-5314 to get started! - Restaurant Systems Pro - Lower your prime cost by $1,000, and get paid $1,000 with the Restaurant Systems Pro 30-Day Prime Cost Challenge. If you successfully improve your prime cost by $1,000 or more compared to the same 30-day period last year, Restaurant Systems Pro will pay you $1,000. It's a "reverse guarantee."  Let's make 2026 the year your restaurant thrives. - US Foods®. Running a restaurant takes MORE than great food—it takes reliable deliveries, quality products, and smart tools. US Foods® helps you make it. Ready to level up? Visit: usfoods.com/expectmore. - Guest contact info:  Website: https://www.embark-marketing.com/ Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! 

The Small Business Administration will no longer allow green card holders to apply for SBA loans. The new policy was announced on Monday and takes effect next month. This program doesn't lend money directly to businesses; it provides loan guarantees to lenders, and the loans are usually cheaper than traditional borrowing. We learn more. Then, for older people, financial strain may be a warning sign of dementia — before doctors or families start noticing symptoms.

The Small Business Administration will no longer allow green card holders to apply for SBA loans. The new policy was announced on Monday and takes effect next month. This program doesn't lend money directly to businesses; it provides loan guarantees to lenders, and the loans are usually cheaper than traditional borrowing. We learn more. Then, for older people, financial strain may be a warning sign of dementia — before doctors or families start noticing symptoms.

Just how much taxpayer money has gone down the drain to scammers? At the Biden-era Small Business Administration, it could be more than $200 billion. New administrator Kelly Loeffler talks about the battle to uncover that fraud and revive genuine American small business. Plus, as protests surge across Iran, Mahyar Tousi explores the question of how many have been killed, how unified the protesters are, and what the prospects are for another quagmire if America gets involved. Watch every episode ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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