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Andy Kim, U.S. Senator (D NJ) talks about his work in the Senate and the issues in New Jersey. WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 17: Representative Andy Kim, (D-NJ), speaks during a House Small Business Committee hearing in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Friday, July 17, 2020. The hearing is titled "Oversight of the Small Business Administration and Department of Treasury Pandemic Programs." Photographer: Erin Scott/Bloomberg Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jane Veron is co-founder and CEO of The Acceleration Project (TAP), a nonprofit that empowers small business owners and accelerates their growth through bespoke advisory services, generating a ripple effect that unlocks pathways to wealth creation and economic mobility. Jane has held strategy and marketing positions at Bain & Company and American Express. She is a dedicated public servant, having previously served on the Scarsdale Village Board and as Mayor of Scarsdale, New York. She was appointed to the Investment Capital Advisory Committee (ICAC) of the U.S. Small Business Administration and now chairs the Congressional Task Force on Jobs & the Economy.

Interview with Keith Hollender, CEO and Co-Founder of Arcova Why AI Security Is Becoming an Execution Problem, Not Just a Governance Problem As enterprises move from AI experimentation to adoption at scale, security leaders are under pressure to enable innovation without introducing unmanaged risk. The challenge is no longer whether organizations should pursue AI, but how they can govern it, secure it, and operationalize it in ways that stand up to real-world business and threat conditions. In this conversation, Keith Hollender discusses what Arcova is seeing across enterprise environments as organizations work to connect cybersecurity, AI governance, resilience, and broader transformation priorities. He explores where companies are getting stuck, why traditional siloed approaches are falling short, and what it takes to move from strategy decks to secure execution. Keith also shares how Arcova's practitioner-led, relationship-driven model helps organizations turn complexity into clarity by embedding with client teams, solving urgent problems hands-on, and building capabilities designed to last. The conversation also covers Arcova's continued growth, including expansion into the Middle East, and what global demand signals reveal about the next phase of cybersecurity and AI consulting. Segment Resources: https://arcova.com/sectors/ https://arcova.com/category/blog/ For more information about Arcova and how they can help your enterprise shape what's next, please visit: https://securityweekly.com/arcova Topic: CMMC Pause creating chaos among federal contractors This one sent some shockwaves through the CMMC community, particularly the hundreds or thousands of folks gearing up to assist with the validation that phase 2 aimed to provide. The TL;DR - defense contractors have been required to comply with CMMC controls for years, but self-attestation means that many probably haven't been meeting the requirements. Perhaps, rather than have tons of defense contractors fail the test, they just suspended the requirement for the test itself. I think Howard Holton nails it here when he says: "100,000 defense contractors needed third-party assessments. Roughly 100 authorized assessors exist. That's 1,000 assessments each, with the deadline in November." PCI already created a model that works for a scenario like this. If you're small, you self-assess. If you're big enough, an independent auditor comes to check you out once a year. I'm sure they were probably aware of this and chose not to go down that path for some reasons. I'm not aware of those reasons. What this means: Phase II is paused Phase I self-assessments still in place (note, however, that phase II existed, because self-attestation didn't work) NIST SP 800-171 Rev 2 and DFARS 252.204-7012 compliance still required 60-day review aims to reform CMMC DoW opened an RFI for industry perspectives on what they should do CMMC characterized as a "compliance burden" and "red tape" False Claims Act and DOJ's cyber-fraud enforcement are still on the table More resources: CIO Davies' post on Twitter Administrator of the Small Business Administration, Kelly Loeffler's post A useful LinkedIn post that breaks down a lot of what this really means (and doesn't) Weekly Enterprise News Finally, in the enterprise security news, will AI eliminate more cybersecurity jobs than it creates? Linus's law, amended the biggest patch Tuesday ever AI context bombs AI workflows are a security disaster people using AI in areas they don't understand ransomware crews are hitting legal firms hard lessons learned from CISA's recent github leak demystify your USB cables! All that and more, on this episode of Enterprise Security Weekly. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/esw for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/esw-468

Interview with Keith Hollender, CEO and Co-Founder of Arcova Why AI Security Is Becoming an Execution Problem, Not Just a Governance Problem As enterprises move from AI experimentation to adoption at scale, security leaders are under pressure to enable innovation without introducing unmanaged risk. The challenge is no longer whether organizations should pursue AI, but how they can govern it, secure it, and operationalize it in ways that stand up to real-world business and threat conditions. In this conversation, Keith Hollender discusses what Arcova is seeing across enterprise environments as organizations work to connect cybersecurity, AI governance, resilience, and broader transformation priorities. He explores where companies are getting stuck, why traditional siloed approaches are falling short, and what it takes to move from strategy decks to secure execution. Keith also shares how Arcova's practitioner-led, relationship-driven model helps organizations turn complexity into clarity by embedding with client teams, solving urgent problems hands-on, and building capabilities designed to last. The conversation also covers Arcova's continued growth, including expansion into the Middle East, and what global demand signals reveal about the next phase of cybersecurity and AI consulting. Segment Resources: https://arcova.com/sectors/ https://arcova.com/category/blog/ For more information about Arcova and how they can help your enterprise shape what's next, please visit: https://securityweekly.com/arcova Topic: CMMC Pause creating chaos among federal contractors This one sent some shockwaves through the CMMC community, particularly the hundreds or thousands of folks gearing up to assist with the validation that phase 2 aimed to provide. The TL;DR - defense contractors have been required to comply with CMMC controls for years, but self-attestation means that many probably haven't been meeting the requirements. Perhaps, rather than have tons of defense contractors fail the test, they just suspended the requirement for the test itself. I think Howard Holton nails it here when he says: "100,000 defense contractors needed third-party assessments. Roughly 100 authorized assessors exist. That's 1,000 assessments each, with the deadline in November." PCI already created a model that works for a scenario like this. If you're small, you self-assess. If you're big enough, an independent auditor comes to check you out once a year. I'm sure they were probably aware of this and chose not to go down that path for some reasons. I'm not aware of those reasons. What this means: Phase II is paused Phase I self-assessments still in place (note, however, that phase II existed, because self-attestation didn't work) NIST SP 800-171 Rev 2 and DFARS 252.204-7012 compliance still required 60-day review aims to reform CMMC DoW opened an RFI for industry perspectives on what they should do CMMC characterized as a "compliance burden" and "red tape" False Claims Act and DOJ's cyber-fraud enforcement are still on the table More resources: CIO Davies' post on Twitter Administrator of the Small Business Administration, Kelly Loeffler's post A useful LinkedIn post that breaks down a lot of what this really means (and doesn't) Weekly Enterprise News Finally, in the enterprise security news, will AI eliminate more cybersecurity jobs than it creates? Linus's law, amended the biggest patch Tuesday ever AI context bombs AI workflows are a security disaster people using AI in areas they don't understand ransomware crews are hitting legal firms hard lessons learned from CISA's recent github leak demystify your USB cables! All that and more, on this episode of Enterprise Security Weekly. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/esw for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/esw-468

Interview with Keith Hollender, CEO and Co-Founder of Arcova Why AI Security Is Becoming an Execution Problem, Not Just a Governance Problem As enterprises move from AI experimentation to adoption at scale, security leaders are under pressure to enable innovation without introducing unmanaged risk. The challenge is no longer whether organizations should pursue AI, but how they can govern it, secure it, and operationalize it in ways that stand up to real-world business and threat conditions. In this conversation, Keith Hollender discusses what Arcova is seeing across enterprise environments as organizations work to connect cybersecurity, AI governance, resilience, and broader transformation priorities. He explores where companies are getting stuck, why traditional siloed approaches are falling short, and what it takes to move from strategy decks to secure execution. Keith also shares how Arcova's practitioner-led, relationship-driven model helps organizations turn complexity into clarity by embedding with client teams, solving urgent problems hands-on, and building capabilities designed to last. The conversation also covers Arcova's continued growth, including expansion into the Middle East, and what global demand signals reveal about the next phase of cybersecurity and AI consulting. Segment Resources: https://arcova.com/sectors/ https://arcova.com/category/blog/ For more information about Arcova and how they can help your enterprise shape what's next, please visit: https://securityweekly.com/arcova Topic: CMMC Pause creating chaos among federal contractors This one sent some shockwaves through the CMMC community, particularly the hundreds or thousands of folks gearing up to assist with the validation that phase 2 aimed to provide. The TL;DR - defense contractors have been required to comply with CMMC controls for years, but self-attestation means that many probably haven't been meeting the requirements. Perhaps, rather than have tons of defense contractors fail the test, they just suspended the requirement for the test itself. I think Howard Holton nails it here when he says: "100,000 defense contractors needed third-party assessments. Roughly 100 authorized assessors exist. That's 1,000 assessments each, with the deadline in November." PCI already created a model that works for a scenario like this. If you're small, you self-assess. If you're big enough, an independent auditor comes to check you out once a year. I'm sure they were probably aware of this and chose not to go down that path for some reasons. I'm not aware of those reasons. What this means: Phase II is paused Phase I self-assessments still in place (note, however, that phase II existed, because self-attestation didn't work) NIST SP 800-171 Rev 2 and DFARS 252.204-7012 compliance still required 60-day review aims to reform CMMC DoW opened an RFI for industry perspectives on what they should do CMMC characterized as a "compliance burden" and "red tape" False Claims Act and DOJ's cyber-fraud enforcement are still on the table More resources: CIO Davies' post on Twitter Administrator of the Small Business Administration, Kelly Loeffler's post A useful LinkedIn post that breaks down a lot of what this really means (and doesn't) Weekly Enterprise News Finally, in the enterprise security news, will AI eliminate more cybersecurity jobs than it creates? Linus's law, amended the biggest patch Tuesday ever AI context bombs AI workflows are a security disaster people using AI in areas they don't understand ransomware crews are hitting legal firms hard lessons learned from CISA's recent github leak demystify your USB cables! All that and more, on this episode of Enterprise Security Weekly. Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/esw-468

Interview with Keith Hollender, CEO and Co-Founder of Arcova Why AI Security Is Becoming an Execution Problem, Not Just a Governance Problem As enterprises move from AI experimentation to adoption at scale, security leaders are under pressure to enable innovation without introducing unmanaged risk. The challenge is no longer whether organizations should pursue AI, but how they can govern it, secure it, and operationalize it in ways that stand up to real-world business and threat conditions. In this conversation, Keith Hollender discusses what Arcova is seeing across enterprise environments as organizations work to connect cybersecurity, AI governance, resilience, and broader transformation priorities. He explores where companies are getting stuck, why traditional siloed approaches are falling short, and what it takes to move from strategy decks to secure execution. Keith also shares how Arcova's practitioner-led, relationship-driven model helps organizations turn complexity into clarity by embedding with client teams, solving urgent problems hands-on, and building capabilities designed to last. The conversation also covers Arcova's continued growth, including expansion into the Middle East, and what global demand signals reveal about the next phase of cybersecurity and AI consulting. Segment Resources: https://arcova.com/sectors/ https://arcova.com/category/blog/ For more information about Arcova and how they can help your enterprise shape what's next, please visit: https://securityweekly.com/arcova Topic: CMMC Pause creating chaos among federal contractors This one sent some shockwaves through the CMMC community, particularly the hundreds or thousands of folks gearing up to assist with the validation that phase 2 aimed to provide. The TL;DR - defense contractors have been required to comply with CMMC controls for years, but self-attestation means that many probably haven't been meeting the requirements. Perhaps, rather than have tons of defense contractors fail the test, they just suspended the requirement for the test itself. I think Howard Holton nails it here when he says: "100,000 defense contractors needed third-party assessments. Roughly 100 authorized assessors exist. That's 1,000 assessments each, with the deadline in November." PCI already created a model that works for a scenario like this. If you're small, you self-assess. If you're big enough, an independent auditor comes to check you out once a year. I'm sure they were probably aware of this and chose not to go down that path for some reasons. I'm not aware of those reasons. What this means: Phase II is paused Phase I self-assessments still in place (note, however, that phase II existed, because self-attestation didn't work) NIST SP 800-171 Rev 2 and DFARS 252.204-7012 compliance still required 60-day review aims to reform CMMC DoW opened an RFI for industry perspectives on what they should do CMMC characterized as a "compliance burden" and "red tape" False Claims Act and DOJ's cyber-fraud enforcement are still on the table More resources: CIO Davies' post on Twitter Administrator of the Small Business Administration, Kelly Loeffler's post A useful LinkedIn post that breaks down a lot of what this really means (and doesn't) Weekly Enterprise News Finally, in the enterprise security news, will AI eliminate more cybersecurity jobs than it creates? Linus's law, amended the biggest patch Tuesday ever AI context bombs AI workflows are a security disaster people using AI in areas they don't understand ransomware crews are hitting legal firms hard lessons learned from CISA's recent github leak demystify your USB cables! All that and more, on this episode of Enterprise Security Weekly. Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/esw-468

Send us a text and chime in!The U.S. Small Business Administration announced the availability of low-interest federal disaster loans for eligible small businesses and private nonprofit organizations impacted by the drought occurring March 24 and continuing. Eligible Counties Arizona: Coconino, Gila, La Paz, Maricopa, Mohave, Navajo, Pima, Pinal, Yavapai, and Yuma Utah: Kane and San Juan Who Can Apply Small businesses Private nonprofits & faith-based organizations Small agricultural cooperatives & nurseries Small aquaculture enterprises Loan Assistance Available Economic Injury Disaster Loans: Working capital assistance for operational expenses caused by the disaster. Key Loan Details Up to million in loan funding Interest rates as low as...   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/sba-offers-disaster-loans-for-arizona-businesses-impacted-by-drought/ Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network

Send us a text and chime in!Yavapai County businesses impacted by the recent Pocket Fire may soon have access to critical financial relief through the U.S. Small Business Administration's (SBA) Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program. The low-interest federal loan program is designed to help local economies recover from the severe loss of tourism and operational revenue caused by the wildfire. If approved, the EIDL program will offer up to 30-year loans with interest rates capped at 4 percent. To give businesses vital breathing room to stabilize, both principal and interest payments are deferred for the first year of the loan. Once authorized, eligibility will extend...   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/yavapai-county-businesses-await-sba-eidl-approval/ Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network

The Small Business Administration is ramping up its relationship with Palantir, announcing a “new phase” in its anti-fraud work with the data analytics and software giant. In a press release Tuesday, the SBA said it's formalizing and expanding its work with Palantir after signing a $300,000 contract in January for a fraud prevention pilot and bootcamp. That deal had a projected end date of April 4, but the agency said in the release that the “collaboration” with Palantir will now continue through “ongoing efforts to identify, investigate, and help prosecute fraud in pandemic-era small business relief programs.” The agency pointed specifically to its Paycheck Protection Program and COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan program as areas previously beset by fraud. SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler said in a statement that the Palantir partnership “will strengthen our ability to expose fraudulent actors, support criminal enforcement actions, and recover stolen funds with advanced technology and artificial intelligence.” “No amount of fraud is acceptable — whether it is $10,000 or $10 million — which is why the SBA is deploying these tools to accelerate our work to surface wrongdoing and ensure those who cheated taxpayer-funded programs face consequences,” she added. The National Institutes of Health selected Kristen Honey, a longtime government data and technology official, to head up its coordination of public-private research partnerships. In a social media post, the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT announced Honey as the inaugural official in the NIH role. As part of her duties, Honey will help “to build robust partnership models, reduce duplication, improve transparency, and move promising ideas from concept to execution with greater speed and consistency in collaboration with” ONC and across the department, per the post. The chief partnerships officer role is housed in the Office of the Director's Division of Program Coordination, Planning, and Strategic Initiatives, per the post. “The ‘wicked problems' that I run toward—complex, interdisciplinary challenges no one wants to own and that require cross-sector solutions—just got bigger. Joining NIH as Chief Partnerships Officer,” Honey said in a LinkedIn post. Honey has served in various HHS and White House roles over the past decade — including as HHS's chief data officer. Honey was initially installed as CDO after President Joe Biden's administration reorganization of its IT, data and artificial intelligence portfolio. Her time as CDO, however, appears to have ended after the Trump administration undid that reorganization in March, per her LinkedIn. Since then, she has listed her role as senior executive service. Currently, Arman Sharma, HHS's deputy chief AI officer, is listed as the agency's top data official on the CDO Council webpage. 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.

*Texas has the worst cotton crop in the nation.  *There are two competing bills in Congress that would stop the twice-yearly time change.  *Global wheat production is dropping. *The Texas High Plains cotton crop is facing some challenges.  *Tax policy discussions are underway at the Cattle Industry Summer Business Meeting.  *USDA and the Small Business Administration are working together to provide a government-wide shield against lawfare.  *The Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers annual meeting gets underway today in Fredericksburg.  *The summer heat can cause heat stress in your horse. 

Mexico remains the top market for U.S. food and agricultural exports at 18% of total U.S. food and ag exports, and USDA and Small Business Administration sign new agreement aimed at helping farmers, ranchers, and small rural businesses challenge unfair federal regulatory and enforcement actions.

On the Iowa Business Report weekend edition:*  U.S. Small Business Administration associate administrator Josh Carter discusses unique programs to benefit small businesses*  Financial journalist Jordan Goodman shares International Monetary Fund data projecting a global economic slowdown* In our business profile, we'll introduce you to Kathy Boden Holland of Mindr, based in Des MoinesThe 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.

Join Martin, Andy and Mike as they discuss what Drupal site templates are and how they differ from Drupal's traditionally bare-bones starting point, aiming to reduce setup effort and total cost of ownership while making Drupal competitive again for small nonprofits and smaller sites. They compare building templates versus client sites, covering the evolution from early Layout Builder/Recipes work to today's simpler packaging via a Drush site:export workflow, plus tooling like DripYard Recipe Builder for extracting reusable "recipe" parts. For show notes visit: https://www.talkingDrupal.com/cafe018 Topics Martin Anderson-Clutz Based in London, Ontario, Martin transitioned from graphic design to web development, ultimately specializing in Drupal in 2005. Currently working as a Product Marketing Manager at Acquia, he is Triple Certified in Drupal and UX-certified by the world-renowned Nielsen Norman Group. His key contributions include: As a speaker & writer, presenting at Drupalcamps and Drupalcons, and a published blogger across multiple platforms, including the Acquia Dev Portal and opensource.com; as a podcast host, participating in the Talking Drupal podcast, including as the "Module of the Week" correspondent; and as an open source maintainer, developing and maintaining popular Drupal contrib modules and recipes, including Smart Date and Fullcalendar. Andy Giles Andy is a Drupal back-end developer. In 2012, he founded Blue Oak Interactive, a development and consulting agency focused on complex Drupal site builds, particularly in e-commerce. In 2025, he partnered with Mike Herchel to launch Dripyard, a premium Drupal theme designed to reduce the cost of ownership and enhance the developer experience for modern Drupal projects. Mike Herchel Mike is a founder & developer at Dripyard, and is a longtime contributor to Drupal. He has played a key role in modernizing Drupal's frontend architecture, performance, and accessibility, and is known for helping bring Drupal's component-driven development into mainstream use. Mike has delivered projects for organizations including IBM, the U.S. Small Business Administration, and the U.S. court system. He is a frequent speaker on performance, accessibility, and modern frontend practices. What Are Site Templates Drupal CMS Template Picker Why Templates Matter Building Templates Workflow Recipes And Custom Tooling Canvas And Theme Strategy React Components And AI Drupal 11.4 Compatibility Canvas Patterns Explained Pricing Adoption And AI AI In Their Workflow Internal Templates And Wrap Up Guests Martin Anderson-Clutz - mandclu.com mandclu Andy Giles - andyg5000 Dripyard Mike Herchel - mherchel Dripyard

*Over 2 million acres have been accepted into the 2026 Conservation Reserve Program.  *Texas enrolled 106,000 acres in the CRP.   *The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering an enhanced guaranteed loan program for business in the food production chain. *There have been some good rains around the Texas High Plains in the last few weeks.  *The deadline for the Farm Dog of the Year contest is coming up.  *Investigations into the fertilizer industry continue.  *Harvest season is underway in the Texas Coastal Bend.  *Aural plaque may be found in your horses ears.  

Despite all the turmoil in federal contracting over the last year, agencies surpassed the 23% governmentwide goal for awards to small businesses in fiscal 2025. The Small Business Administration said last Thursday that agencies awarded 28% of all prime contracts to small firms last year. While agencies reached the overall goal, the total dollars going to small businesses dropped to $179 billion last year from $183.5 billion in 2024. For more on SBA's 2025 small business scorecard, Federal News Network executive editor Jason Miller joins me now to discuss.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Originally uploaded June 17th, reloaded June 21st. Chris Holman welcomes back Laketa Henderson, District Director of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)'s Michigan District Office, Detroit, MI. Welcome back Laketa, how did the 2026 Supplier Matchmaking Expo at Motor City Casino go Friday, June 5th? Dive down a bit, how was the feedback from the resource organizations, suppliers, and companies looking to make matches? This followed an Expo in North Carolina, and I understand Arizona could be next? We understand you had some news you wanted to share with us last week, but ran out of time, what are the details? » 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/ The Supplier Matchmaking Expo was a chance to meet domestic corporate partners from companies of all sizes that are looking for suppliers. This unique opportunity, hosted by the Small Business Administration (SBA) will bring together buyers and suppliers looking to strengthen the U.S. supply chain. The U.S. Small Business Administration, in collaboration with the New American Industrial Alliance, Michigan Economic Development Center, Michigan Alliance of APEX Accelerators, Michigan SBDC, and DTMB – Central Procurement Services, is excited to announce the 2026 Supplier Matchmaking Expo. What's Included: One-on-one matchmaking services provided by Michigan Alliance of APEX Accelerators, Michigan Economic Development Council, and Michigan Small Business Development Center Exhibit hall with U.S. buyers and local, state, and federal organizations that support small manufacturers. Gain access to key industry players and discover fresh opportunities.

Governor Tony Evers is asking the U.S. Small Business Administration to declare a Rapid Disaster Declaration for communities affected by severe storms and flooding.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday, June 19th, 2025 The Supreme Court deals a stunning setback to trans rights as it upholds Tennessee's ban on transgender healthcare for minors; cuts to FEMA are hammering communities that voted for Trump; the fed refuse to cut interest rates despite pressure from Trump to do so; the Small Business Administration is flying the far right appeal to heaven flag; the President is really mad a Pete Hegseth for his squeaky squeaky tank parade; Russ Vought eyes a rarely used power to override Congressional spending; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News. MSW Media, Blue Wave California Victory Fund | ActBlue Allison Gill Live With Adam Klasfeld | muellershewrote.com Check out Dana's social media campaign highlighting LGBTQ+ heroes every day during Pride Month -  Dana Goldberg (@dgcomedy.bsky.social) Guest: Molly Jong-Fast Molly encourages all to find her book at a local independent books store, and if it's not available, you can request it. How to Lose Your Mother by Molly Jong-Fast - Penguin Random House E-Book - How to Lose Your Mother, Audio Book - How to Lose Your Mother Audiobook | Libro.fm Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast - Podcast - Apple Podcasts Molly Jong-Fast (@mollyjongfast.bsky.social) - Bluesky Molly Jong-Fast (@mollyjongfast) · Instagram   Stories SCOTUS Allows For Trans Discrimination In Medical Care: A Full Analysis Of Today's Ruling | Erin In The Morning Trump Official Eyes Power of Rescission to Override Congress on Spending | The New York Times Federal Reserve holds interest rates, defying Trump's demand to lower them | The Guardian Cuts to FEMA's storm prep program hammer communities that voted for Trump | CBS News Migrant deported to El Salvador after DPS labeled him a member of Tren de Aragua without evidence, lawyer says | The Texas Tribune Far-Right ‘Appeal to Heaven' Flag Flown Above Government Agency in DC | WIRED Trump ‘Reamed Out' Hegseth for Flop Birthday Parade: Author | Daily Beast Reminder - you can see the pod pics if you become a Patron. The good news pics are at the bottom of the show notes of each Patreon episode! That's just one of the perks of subscribing! patreon.com/muellershewrote Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:https://apple.co/3XNx7ckWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?https://patreon.com/thedailybeanshttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/https://apple.co/3UKzKt0 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Small Business Administration is expanding its scrutiny of socio-economic contracting programs to now include a review of the women-owned small business program. SBA is giving these firms until late June or early July to respond to a survey and provide the agency with “personal and business tax returns for the last three years.” For more about this new audit and an update on SBA's continued scrutiny of 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.

Wednesday's "Small Business Matters" segment featured founders, Anne Altor and Ed LaPlante of One Earth Body Care located in Plymouth, New Hampshire. One Earth Body Care was recently named the Small Business Administration's N.H. Micro-Enterprise Business of the Year recognizing their commitment to sustainable practices, innovation in ECO friendly body care products and environmental responsibility.

About Our Hosts Diana White has over 30 years in sales and retail experience, leading stores with revenues of over 10 million and a staff of 200. Consumer psychology, marketing, operations, and leadership are just a few of her skillsets. Seeing a need for startup and operations assistance within the local business community, Diana established D.E.W. Business Solutions, LLC, to provide consulting to small businesses. She obtained a Bachelor of Science in Small Business Administration from Northern Arizona University, holds a green belt in Lean Six Sigma, and is a certified Agile Scrum Master. She is committed to helping businesses and non-profits as well as the community at large. Siebe Van Der Zee is President of Vanderzee & Associates, Executive Search & Coaching. He has served as an international management consultant for over 25 years. For 28 years, Siebe has served as Honorary Consul of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Arizona. He holds a Master's Degree in International Management from Thunderbird School of Global Management and he is a current member of the International Leadership Council at GPEC (Greater Phoenix Economic Council). Robert Hossary has been involved in the not for profit/charity sector for the past 12 years. Robert also has an excellent knowledge in international business. Since 2011 - 2018, Robert was the General Manager for the American Chamber of Commerce in Australia (AmCham) and helped advise many Australian and US companies about their international expansion requirements. Prior to that, Robert was Regional Vice President for the Americas for a technology manufacturer. He has also worked in Taiwan with responsibility for Asia Pacific and the Middle East. With a background in Technology, Transport, Fashion and Healthcare, Robert has a wealth of experience to share. Episode notes: 00:00 Special - International Lessons 00:21 Introduction 02:33 Guests' International Backgrounds 08:04 Biggest Challenges Working Abroad 16:14 What Is Culture? 17:45 Accepting an International Position 21:29 Family Considerations 26:56 Being a Citizen of the World 30:04 Empathy Through Cross-Cultural Experience 36:22 How to Acclimate to a Dominant Culture 42:48 Final Advice & Takeaways

On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines:The Alaska House passed a bill Friday reducing taxes on the planned Alaska LNG project in a bipartisan vote. The U.S. Small Business Administration says changes to its federal contracting program won't affect tribes and Alaska Native Corporations. And a ruling by the US Supreme Court could complicate counting votes from rural Alaskans.Photo: Platinum, Alaska on May 29, 2026. (Samantha Watson/KYUK)

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).

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

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/

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.

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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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

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.