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Top Trump ally warns super PAC bankrolled by Dem billionaire is meddling in GOP primary
Rep. Andy Ogles says the $2 million clean energy PAC spending against him in Tennessee's Republican primary proves how much groups profit from subsidies.
BUSINESS BEAT: Century Bank and Trust closes Monroe Street drive-thru
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - With the opening of an expanded drive-thru at their main branch on West Chicago Street,...
Vikings’ Exciting Rookie Sends Clear Message to NFL WRs
The Minnesota Vikings drafted Charles Demmings with the 163rd overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Many expected the team to go corner in the first round, but instead, they decided to go defensive tackle. That defensive tackle would end up being Caleb Banks of Florida.The Vikings’ cornerback room heading into the 2026 offseason was […] The post Vikings’ Exciting Rookie Sends Clear Message to NFL WRs appeared first on HEAVY.
BUSINESS BRIEFS August 3, 2026: Business news in the Berkshires and beyond
Business news from Berkshire Community College, MountainOne Bank, Dewey Hall, and more
Catherine Ngo earns business accolade as Wahine of the Year
Hawaii Business Magazine has named Catherine Ngo the recipient of its inaugural Wahine of the Year award, a new accolade recognizing a woman whose leadership, service and impact have helped shape Hawai‘i’s business community and beyond. Ngo will be honored at the magazine’s Wahine Forum in October. A respected banking executive, entrepreneur and philanthropist, Ngo has spent more […]
12 Harbor Freight Home Improvement Tools Under $100 Worth Adding To Your Collection
Power tool collections don't need to break the bank. These Harbor Freight drills, sanders, multitools, and more can help upgrade your home for under $100.
Artists, writers and scientists urge UK government to save Jodrell Bank Observatory
New Order and Simon Armitage among more than 100 signatories to criticise ‘foolish and shortsighted’ cuts
Blue Owl Hires Ex-Barclays Banker as Co-Head of Japan Business
Blue Owl Capital hired former Barclays Plc executive Takeo Ikemori to jointly lead its Japan business, as the alternative asset manager seeks to deepen ties with institutional investors in the country.
Emirates NBD Bank to acquire retail banking business of HSBC Egypt
Emirates NBD said on Sunday that its fully-owned subsidiary in Egypt had entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the retail banking business of HSBC Egypt.
Yankees potential trade target: Pete Fairbanks
Might the Yankees overlook Pete Fairbanks’ down year, banking they can extract the best from this talented arm?
For GLP-1 users, the in-store clothes shopping trip is back
Nora Nye, 58, is refreshing her wardrobe as she sizes down for the first time in over three decades after losing 80 pounds on weight-loss drug Mounjaro. Earlier this year, the Denver bankruptcy lawyer walked into a Macy's and found herself overwhelmed.
Brown, Acton bet voters want change as Democrats keep Ohio close
Ohio Democrats are banking on voters wanting a change from President Donald Trump, unaffordable living and Republican rule in the Buckeye State.
4 Cheaper Alternatives To Expensive Smart Home Sensors
Smart home sensors can be expensive, but you don't have to break the bank to start automating. Cheaper alternatives include sensors from IKEA and Sonoff.
Loss of SNAP benefits puts nutritional health into the hands of local communities
Feeding people has taken a political turn that should not be there, according to a local food bank volunteer. “Providing food is being a human being,” ...
Xbox Series Prices Surge up to €200 in Europe as Microsoft Refuses to Bankroll the Troubled Division
Microsoft has raised Xbox Series S|X prices by up to €200 in Europe and £170 in the United Kingdom, making its sales prospect even more dire.
Matt Reddin named EVP, Chief Development Officer of Partners Bank
Partners Bank announced that Matt Reddin has joined the bank as Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer. In this role, he will work closely with the CEO and board...
Delaware, Texas have highest business bankruptcy filings in U.S.
Business bankruptcy filings have increased nationwide by nearly 12% in one year. That's after they increased by nearly 15% the previous year.
Preparing for the next chapter: A business owner’s guide to succession and wealth planning
U.S. Bank's Texas wealth leader shares why business owners should plan succession early to protect their biggest asset and prepare for retirement.
Man arrested for exposing himself inside Burbank business
Police said the man walked into the business shirtless.
Don’t let Jodrell Bank Observatory become another industrial museum
Letters: Readers respond to reports that the world-famous big dish is facing closure due to spending cuts by UK Research and Innovation
Giving Back for July
Giving Back recognizes businesses and organizations that are helping our communities. Here’s a look at who gave back for July.
Workshop teaches entrepreneurs to prepare finances before seeking bank funding
The Tennessee Small Business Development Center and the Holston Business Development Center hosted the first of a three-part workshop series Thursday, helping a
ICYMI: Sen. Banks Joins Kudlow on Fox Business Network
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined Kudlow on Fox Business Network to discussIran’s failed attack on U.S. military forces, the impending American response, the Republican agenda ahead of the 2026 Midterms, and the importance of passing the SAVE America Act. Click the image above for the full discussion. Key Excerpts on Iran strikes: Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.): “It’s the […]
Business Briefs: July 31, 2026
Greenfield Savings Bank welcomes new first vice president, commercial loan officer GREENFIELD — Greenfield Savings Bank recently announced that Douglas Gilbert has joined the bank as first vice president, commercial loan officer. Gilbert brings more than 30 years of banking experience and a strong background in accounting and commercial lending. “We’re excited to welcome Doug […]
FTSE 100 to fall from record high after Fed holds interest rates and Iran attacks; Rolls-Royce expects higher profits
Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as global stock markets drop after US central bank keeps interest rates steady
Vikings Rookie’s Latest Comments Have Fans Watching Closely
The Minnesota Vikings were able to get an important injury update from one of their confirmed that he was healthy and ready to go for the start of the season.Banks was selected with the 18th overall pick in the first round of the 2026 NFL draft. The former Florida Gators star measures in at six-foot-six, […] The post Vikings Rookie’s Latest Comments Have Fans Watching Closely appeared first on HEAVY.
Cannabis industry says it still faces major challenges, such as access to banks
3 biggest takeaways from the July Federal Reserve decision
The FOMC voted to hold rates steady, but three members wanted to hike. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh laid out more of his vision for the central bank.
BNY Adds Blockchain Capabilities to Transfer Agency Business
Banking giant BNY is bringing blockchain technology to its transfer agency business. The bank on Wednesday (July 29) unveiled its digital transfer agency
Fed policymakers leave rates unchanged amid elevated uncertainty
Fed policymakers left interest rates unchanged at their July meeting as stubborn inflation remains well above the central bank's 2% target.
How a 40-year-old father launched a $1.6 billion-a-year meat snacks empire from a bankrupt Wisconsin business
Jack Link turned a bankruptcy into an opportunity to build a beef jerky empire. Four decades later, Link Snacks brings in more than $1 billion in annual sales.
How a family business went from bankrupt to $1.6 billion a year in sales
Jack Link turned a bankruptcy into an opportunity to build a beef jerky empire. Four decades later, Link Snacks brings in more than $1 billion in annual sales.
Op-ed: A community banker’s case for New York’s digital infrastructure
Our grid needs modernization whether or not another data center is ever built.
IPL's business value soars above $20 billion, says report
The business value of the Indian Premier League, the world's richest Twenty20 series, has soared more than 11% to $20.6 billion this year, according to U.S.-based investment bank Houlihan Lokey.
Michael Malone Keeps Important UNC Basketball Team-Bonding Tradition Alive With Outer Banks Trip
Michael Malone continued UNC basketball’s annual Outer Banks trip, giving a rebuilt Tar Heel roster a valuable opportunity to develop chemistry away from campus before the 2026-27 season.
From 'Gentleman' on the West Bank to 'Chicago' in Slidell, death comes to New Orleans theaters
Dive into a world of murder and music with "A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder" at JPAS and "Chicago" at Cutting Edge
Small Business: Planning for the Future, Your Way
Voice of Business Blog Guest post from Greater Rochester Chamber member Bank of America As entrepreneurs and small businesses here in Rochester prepare for Q3 and Q4, many are navigating uncertainty. These small businesses – from new ventures to established family-run enterprises – are essential to Rochester’s success. According to a 2025 U.S. Small Business Administration report, Rochester…
Jeff Zucker is banking on the UAE to help build his new $8 billion entertainment empire
The $8bn Banijay-All3Media merger has created a global media and entertainment powerhouse—and Jeff Zucker believes the Gulf has a starring role to play
World-class Jodrell Bank is under threat and UK risks a physics brain drain
Funding crisis could lead to an exodus that would be a blow for British science and national growth
Health provider announces RRH partnership prematurely
WATERTOWN — After months of Chapter 11 bankruptcy hearings, closures and the ending of services at several of its facilities, North Star Health Alliance on Thursday announced that it would
Spurs Sports & Entertainment hosting hiring event in San Antonio
Spurs Sports & Entertainment is hosting a hiring event on Wednesday, July 29, at Frost Bank Center for part-time event security positions.
You can still get into Tame Impala’s sold-out TD Bank shows for under $200
Tame Impala will play TD Bank in Boston on Tuesday, July 28 and Wednesday, July 29.
Fifth Third Receives 'World’s Top Disability Inclusive Business’ Recognition
CINCINNATI, July 27, 2026--Fifth Third (NYSE: FITB) has been named a World’s Top Disability Inclusive Business by The Disability Index®, recognizing the Bank’s ongoing commitment to creating opportunities for individuals with disabilities through inclusive workplace practices, accessible banking solutions and community partnerships.
Jodrell Bank Observatory facing closure after major funder cuts support
Scientists say decision is blow to UK astronomy as deep space observatory is home to world-leading facilities
Prescriptions for nutrition: Nevada program connects food banks to health care
For families across northern Nevada, fresh groceries can mean the difference between costly health outcomes and fewer trips to the emergency room. Poor nutrition remains one of the leading risk factors for cardiovascular disease and other health disparities in the U.S., according to health experts. Early research also indicates that “food as medicine” initiatives including […]
India's HDFC Bank finds employees' conduct in deposit pricing matter was business overreach, not misconduct
India's HDFC Bank said on Monday its board concluded employees involved in the deposit pricing of an Indian state agency had engaged in business overreach, rather than acting for personal gains or with any improper motive.
Jodrell Bank's Lovell telescope faces axe in science cuts, BBC understands
Astronomers warn it would tear the heart out of UK science, and leave a generation untrained.
Jodrell Bank's Lovell telescope faces axe in science cuts, BBC understands
Astronomers warn it would tear the heart out of UK science, and leave a generation untrained.
Tencent Music Entertainment Group Sponsored ADR $TME Shares Sold by Swiss National Bank
Swiss National Bank trimmed its holdings in Tencent Music Entertainment Group Sponsored ADR (NYSE:TME - Free Report) by 11.6% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm owned 1,108,430 shares of the company's stock after selling 145,200 shares during the peri
West Hartford Business Buzz: July 27, 2026 - We-Ha
A round-up of openings, closings, and other news about West Hartford businesses. Business Buzz is sponsored by NBT Bank, and we are very thankful for their support! By Ronni Newton As I write this column on Sunday afternoon, I'm still in a dream-like haze after spending the most wonderful weekend celebrating
SpaceX Is $15 Away From A ‘Worthless’ AI Business Says Morgan Stanley
Some analysts at the bank looked at the falling price of the stock and said it implies investors assign to SpaceXAI, the Grok chatbot division.
Apple is banking on privacy to set its smart glasses apart
They’re expected be revealed next June at WWDC.
‘CoCo’ would take taxpayers for a ride
Colorado wants taxpayers to spend another $4.73 billion on passenger rail. Don’t worry. They have a plan. Which is a little like your brother-in-law announcing he’s launching another exciting restaurant venture after his last three restaurants ended in bankruptcy. Please. Tell me where to send the check. This week the Front Range Passenger Rail District […]
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Jamie Stogsdill has been promoted to Regions Bank Arkansas and Louisiana consumer banking executive, a senior leadership role overseeing retail-banking operations in Fayetteville; Little Rock; New Orleans; Baton Rouge; Shreveport; and additional markets.
‘Absentee’ board stirs recall question
Under NRS 116.31036, associations can recall or remove board members with or without cause.
Picking up a hidden gem card, looking on the upside of shutdowns, a Hyatt safety tip and more (Week in Review)
After recording this week’s podcast episode, I got online to see if I could chat with a representative and product change my US Bank Altitude Go Card (which was originally a Club Carlson Visa back in the day) to a US Bank Altitude Connect Card. Unfortunately, I had a really hard time finding the ability […]
Azzi Fudd wins WNBA All-Star 3-point contest; Shakira Austin, Elena Delle Donne, GG Banks take Shooting Stars Challenge
The No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft shined in her All-Star 3-point contest debut.
Eleven Promotions at Northrim Bank
Eleven promotions at Northrim Bank recognize the leadership, strong performance, and ongoing contributions of several officers.
Tepper S&E’s tech-advanced experience center opens in support of Bank of America Stadium renovation
Tepper Sports & Entertainment’s tech-advanced experience center has opened for business in support of the $1.3 billion Bank of America Stadium renovation project.
Tepper Sports & Entertainment And Bank Of America Extend Naming Rights In Charlotte
Tepper Sports & Entertainment – owner of the NFL Carolina Panthers, MLS Charlotte FC and Bank of American Stadium – announced two significant milestones
FNB names retail manager, small business lender
FNB Oxford Bank announced the appointment of Austin Vardaman as Oxford Regional Retail Manager and Jacob Marker as Consumer and Small Business Lender. Austin Vardaman graduated from the University of […]
Tepper's $1.3B stadium project could help pave way for Super Bowl in Charlotte
Tepper's investment coincides with the team announcing extension of a stadium naming rights deal with Bank of America.
Bank of America Stadium renovation plans don’t include a dome. Here’s why
The newly unveiled, $1.3 billion Bank of America Stadium renovation plans didn’t include a dome. Tepper Sports’ CEO explains.
Understanding the financial health of Native CDFI loan funds: A closer look at the numbers | Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
New analysis sheds light on how Native CDFI loan funds balance financial sustainability with serving historically underserved communities
Northern Michigan University banks on new business school, housing to help boost enrollment
The university in Marquette is undertaking several initiatives to help reverse a decade-plus enrollment slide.
‘It’s needed’: Tepper Sports and Entertainment reveals upgrade renderings for Bank of America Stadium
On Thursday, July 23, Tepper Sports and Entertainment released new renderings of significant upgrades to the current stadium.
‘It’s needed’: Tepper Sports and Entertainment reveals upgrade renderings for Bank of America Stadium
On Thursday, July 23, Tepper Sports and Entertainment released new renderings of significant upgrades to the current stadium.
‘It’s needed’: Tepper Sports and Entertainment reveals upgrade renderings for Bank of America Stadium
On Thursday, July 23, Tepper Sports and Entertainment released new renderings of significant upgrades to the current stadium.
Ranking Members Markey, Velázquez Push to Roll Back Trump Administration’s Discriminatory SBA Lending Policy that Blocks Immigrant Entrepreneurs from Pursuing the American Dream
Bicameral resolution would rescind Trump administration policy banning green card holders from accessing SBA loans Resolution Text (PDF) | One-Pager (PDF) (Washington, July 23) – Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and House Small Business Committee Ranking Member Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY-7) today introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to rescind the Trump administration’s policy that bans green card holders from accessing essential Small Business Administration (SBA) loans to start and grow their businesses and invest in Main Streets nationwide. Trump’s SBA restrictions buck decades of precedent, attacking immigrant small business owners who are lawfully in the U.S. with no justification. The Trump administration’s green card holder ban is the most recent escalation of SBA’s draconian citizenship restrictions that are killing jobs and putting the American Dream further out of reach for entrepreneurs. In Fiscal Year 2025, the SBA made an estimated $5.7 billion in loans to green card holders, which supported more than 80,000 American jobs. Ranking Member Markey’s introduction of the CRA resolution follows his introduction of the Investing in the American Dream Act alongside Ranking Member Velázquez earlier this year. The Investing in the American Dream Act would roll back the SBA’s draconian lending restrictions and restore previous SBA lending policies for immigrant entrepreneurs lawfully in the U.S., including green card holders, refugees, and asylees. More than 100 organizations have called for the passage of the legislation and over 60 Massachusetts state legislators have raised concerns about the impact of the citizenship restrictions in their local communities. “Once again, Donald Trump is shutting hardworking immigrants out of the American Dream with his discriminatory and dangerous policies, fear tactics, and violent rhetoric. The anti-small business lending requirements implemented by Trump’s SBA won’t Make America Great Again—they are Making America Hate Again,” said Ranking Member Markey. “I am fighting every single day to roll back Trump’s brazen attempt to steal the American Dream from entrepreneurs in Massachusetts and across the country who enrich our communities, strengthen our Main Streets, and create jobs in the United States.” “Starting and owning your own business is one of the pillars of the American Dream. Under the Trump Administration, the SBA has sought to deny immigrant small business owners and entrepreneurs that dream by preventing them from accessing the capital they need to grow and scale their businesses. Not only is this policy cruel, but it is also self-defeating and holds our country back economically. As Ranking Member of the House Small Business Committee, I will do everything in my power to reverse this terrible policy,” said Ranking Member Velázquez. Massachusetts state legislators applauded Ranking Member Markey’s actions and emphasized the critical contributions of green card holders to Bay State communities and the Commonwealth’s economy. "Green card holders are our neighbors, workers, entrepreneurs, and taxpayers,” said Massachusetts State Senator Adam Gómez (D-Springfield), Senate Chair of the Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Businesses. “They open restaurants, launch small businesses, create jobs, and contribute every day to the economic strength of Massachusetts. Denying lawful permanent residents access to SBA loan programs doesn't make our economy stronger—it makes it harder for small businesses to succeed. I support this resolution because opportunity should never be limited by unnecessary barriers that prevent hardworking people from investing in their communities and pursuing the American dream." “Senator Markey’s CRA Resolution provides a valuable moment for our federal leaders to show their commitment to small businesses and the American Dream,” said Massachusetts State Representative Andy X. Vargas (D-Haverhill), House Chair of the Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Businesses. “The SBA’s recent policy restricting lawful residents from accessing the popular 7(a) and 504 programs has shut out some of the most entrepreneurial and hard-working members of our community from much-need capital. In Massachusetts, these programs have invested millions of dollars into small businesses owned by green card holders, supporting thousands of jobs. This should not be a partisan issue. People who worked hard, have legal status, and contribute so much to their communities via employment and economic impact don’t deserve to be in the crosshairs for political purposes. The Senator’s resolution is a step forward in restoring access to the American Dream that small business owners across the country deserve.” Several small business advocates and stakeholders voiced their support for Ranking Member Markey’s efforts to roll back Trump SBA’s discriminatory lending rules. “Immigrant-owned businesses are the foundation of the American economy. They power our neighborhoods, provide essential services, and employ our loved ones. Yet, systemic hurdles like the Small Business Administration’s citizenship restrictions unfairly block their path to prosperity," said Elizabeth Sweet, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy (MIRA) Coalition. "We applaud Senator Markey’s continued leadership and look forward to a future where immigrant entrepreneurs can share their ingenuity without arbitrary restrictions that hold us all back.” “Independent restaurants have always been built by people willing to work hard, take risks, and invest in their communities. When lawfully authorized entrepreneurs lose access to the financing they need to start or grow a business, we all lose. These are the businesses creating jobs, filling storefronts, and strengthening our neighborhoods. Access to capital should help good businesses succeed, and that’s exactly what restoring these SBA loan programs would do,” said Jen Ziskin, Executive Director of Massachusetts Restaurants United. “At the Latino Economic Development Corporation, we see firsthand that access to capital transforms lives, creates jobs, and strengthens neighborhoods. Many of the entrepreneurs we serve are lawful permanent residents who have invested their savings, opened businesses, and employ local residents. Restricting access to SBA financing doesn’t just impact business owners, it limits economic opportunity for entire communities. Main Street succeeds when every qualified entrepreneur has a fair chance to grow,” said Andrew Melendez, CEO and Founder of the Latino Economic Development Corporation. "Immigrants and immigrant-owned businesses are the heart and soul of small business communities in cities and towns throughout the Commonwealth, and across America. Limiting access to these SBA loans not only sends the wrong message about immigration, it will have significant negative economic impact on our small business ecosystem,” said Keith Mahoney, Vice President of Public Affairs at the Boston Foundation. “The SBA’s recent policy changes that prevent Legal Permanent Residents, and other non-citizens from participating in any of the SBA’s valuable programs are changes that are unwelcome, immoral, and antithetical to our purpose, our mission, and our vision for Massachusetts communities and businesses. Immigrant entrepreneurs and others have expressed concern that Common Capital will ‘report them to ICE,’ so loan demand has decreased. There is no valid reason for excluding Legal Permanent Residents and other noncitizens who are lawfully present in the U.S. from accessing the SBA’s programs. Immigrant entrepreneurs start businesses, they create jobs, they support their families and their communities. Our government should be in the business of encouraging their full participation in our economy,” said Raymond Lanza-Weil, President of Common Capital. "ECCHO-Latino now represents over 400 educators and 300 microbusinesses across Massachusetts, where immigrants make up 60% of the childcare workforce. When a green card holder is ready to grow her business—from expanding her home child care to opening a center—she shouldn't be turned away by local banks simply because of federal citizenship rules. Blocking access to SBA loans kills opportunity and deepens our state's childcare crisis. ECCHO-Latino strongly supports Senator Markey and Representative Velázquez in passing this resolution to put Main Street first," said Harold Antonio Blanco, Co-Founder & Executive Director of ECCHO-Latino Inc. "This is exactly how political ideology ruins an economy. Washington has taken lawful, tax-paying entrepreneurs who live in our communities, invest in America, and hire American workers, and declared their businesses ineligible for critical financing simply because a green card holder owns even a fraction of the company. Using policies ostensibly aimed at illegal immigration to punish lawful permanent residents is nothing short of ideological overreach and economic self-sabotage. The SBA exists to help viable small businesses grow, rather than imposing nativist tests that ignore an entrepreneur’s credit history, business plan, or ability to create jobs. When the federal government closes the door on qualified entrepreneurs, they’re also closing the door on American entrepreneurship and on American workers, while handing future companies, jobs, innovation, and investment to our competitors. America should be competing to attract people who want to invest and build here, not creating arbitrary barriers that drive their talent and capital elsewhere,” said Javier Palomarez, President and CEO of the United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC). "The U.S. Small Business Administration's decision to prohibit legal permanent residents, including green card holders, from accessing SBA-backed loans has the potential for disastrous consequences that could reverberate throughout America's economy for years to come. After all, immigrants are twice as likely to start small businesses as U.S.-born individuals. Congress must overturn rules requiring the SBA to block legal permanent residents from accessing lending resources because so many of the entrepreneurs who drive job creation in this country were born outside the United States," said John Arensemeyer, Founder and CEO of Small Business Majority. “NCRC supports the Congressional Review Act resolution to overturn SBA’s citizenship restrictions that bar green-card holders from receiving the 7(a) and 504 loans. When qualified entrepreneurs are denied access to SBA loans, all of Main Street gets hurt. Communities lose jobs. Neighborhoods lose services. Local economies lose the opportunity to build wealth and shrink disparities,” said Jesse Van Tol, President & CEO of the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC). “We cannot afford to have the American Dream out of reach for hard-working, immigrant small business owners.” “Asian Americans and Asian immigrants have been integral in building local economies. They create businesses, jobs, and opportunities in communities across the country that benefit everyone. Lawful permanent residents pay taxes, invest in their communities, and strengthen Main Street, yet the SBA's discriminatory citizenship restrictions unfairly deny them access to the same tools that help small businesses grow and succeed. We applaud congressional leaders for advancing this resolution to overturn the latest restrictions on SBA lending for green card holders, and we urge lawmakers to also pass the Investing in the American Dream Act to fully restore access to SBA loan programs for all eligible people in the United States. Ensuring that immigrant-owned small businesses have a fair opportunity to access capital is essential to building a stronger, more inclusive economy that works for all,” said Joanna Derman, Director of Anti-Profiling, Civil Rights and National Security at Asian Americans Advancing Justice (AAJC). "Immigrant-owned businesses often turn to SBA 7(a) and 504 loans because they face higher denial rates from traditional lenders,” said Imani Augustus, Director of the Center for Entrepreneurial Opportunity. "These programs provide the capital they need to expand operations, hire workers, and invest in their businesses. Reversing the ban on lawful permanent residents is a critical first step toward ensuring these financing tools are accessible to everyone strengthening their communities through entrepreneurship. We applaud this action and urge Congress to fully restore access by passing the Investing in the American Dream Act.” "Last year, nearly 5,700 SBA loans worth $5.7 billion went to businesses owned by green card holders, supporting more than 80,000 jobs. These are entrepreneurs who have put down roots here, hired their neighbors, and invested in the communities they call home. Barring them from capital doesn't protect Main Street—it starves it. What should matter is the strength of a business and its potential to grow, not the immigration status of its owner. This resolution doesn’t eliminate all the citizenship restrictions in SBA’s policy change, but it’s a step toward restoring a commonsense principle that stood for more than 30 years," said Howard Wial, Director of Research at ICIC. "I'm encouraged to see Congress moving to reopen access to capital for green card holders, a key tool for small business survival. Green card holders accounted for an estimated 5,700 SBA loans in Fiscal Year 2025, worth $5.7 billion and supporting more than 80,000 jobs across the country. That capital is often what keeps a business operating through its toughest stretches when cash flow gets tight. When qualified entrepreneurs lose access to that capital over their immigration status rather than their ability to repay a loan, it's the local economy that pays the price,” said Small Business for America's Future Co-Chair Shaundell Newsome, Founder of Sumnu Marketing. “Small businesses are the backbone of the American economy, and entrepreneurs —including green card holders — take risks every day to build businesses, create jobs, and strengthen communities. SBA loan programs should be administered with clear, consistent standards that safeguard public resources while ensuring these programs remain focused on supporting eligible entrepreneurs and job creators. This resolution responds to the opportunity to support all entrepreneurs and preserve the integrity of federally supported lending programs. We applaud the introduction of this resolution and remain committed to policies that strengthen small businesses, promote economic growth, and maintain confidence in these vital lending programs,” said Carolina Martinez, CEO of CAMEO Network. “National CAPACD wholeheartedly supports the introduction of this resolution aimed at overturning the SBA's misguided policy prohibiting immigrants from accessing the 7(a) and 504 loan programs. As a coalition, we are committed to creating systems, organizations, and societies that are fair and just. We believe we and our economy are stronger when we uplift our rich and diverse communities. Access to capital helps small businesses create jobs, build wealth, and strengthen neighborhoods. Restoring this pathway is an important first step toward ensuring immigrant entrepreneurs can continue to grow their businesses and contribute positively to our economy as a whole. We urge Congress to build on this momentum by passing the Investing in the American Dream Act, which would fully restore fair access to safe and affordable credit and uphold our commitment to a fair economy that works for everyone,” said Seema Agnani, CEO of National CAPACD. Ranking Member Markey is fighting for small business owners and immigrants that rely on SBA loans to start and run their businesses, create jobs, and contribute to their communities. In May, Ranking Member Markey highlighted the significant contributions of immigrant entrepreneurs in Massachusetts and across the country and condemned the Trump administration’s repeated attacks on immigrant communities at a Small Business Committee hearing. MIRA’s Elizabeth Sweet, who participated in Ranking Member Markey’s listening session earlier in May, provided testimony at the hearing. Also in May, Ranking Member Markey hosted a listening session at the Urban College of Boston to hear directly from several Massachusetts immigrant small business owners, lenders, and chambers of commerce how President Trump’s cruel and callous anti-immigrant policies are hurting Main Streets in the Bay State. Earlier in May, Ranking Member Markey hosted a press conference alongside Ranking Member Velázquez, Democratic lawmakers, and stakeholders to condemn the Trump administration’s harmful anti-immigrant lending policies and to introduce the Investing in the American Dream Act. In March, Ranking Member Markey released a comprehensive report detailing the harms to small business owners, workers, and consumers caused by the Trump administration’s ICE raids in communities across the country. In February, Ranking Member Markey introduced the Small Business ICE Disruption Fund Act, which would provide grants to small businesses that have been impacted by the Trump administration’s violent immigration enforcement actions on Main Streets across the United States. Earlier in February, Ranking Member Markey, Ranking Member Velázquez, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette Clarke (D-N.Y.), Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Adriano Espaillat (D-N.Y.), and Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus Chair Grace Meng (D-N.Y.) sent a letter urging the SBA to rescind their lending rule change that bars legal permanent residents from receiving SBA loans. Previously, Ranking Members Markey and Velázquez released a statement condemning the actions of the SBA after it announced that small businesses with legal permanent residents will be barred from receiving SBA loans. In December 2025, Ranking Member Markey and all Democratic members of the Senate Small Business Committee sent a letter to the SBA reiterating concerns with the SBA’s citizenship requirements and highlighting a drop in SBA lending volume. In September 2025, Ranking Member Markey heard directly from SBA lenders about the issues with the citizenship verification requirements. In July 2025, Ranking Members Markey and Velázquez sent a letter to the SBA expressing serious concerns with the agency’s new, draconian citizenship verification requirements that require small businesses seeking SBA loans to be 100% owned by U.S. citizens, nationals, and legal permanent residents. SBA has not responded to the letter. ###
6 Bold Moves Every Business Should Consider This Year
Cornerstone Advisors' 6 bold moves show why piecemeal fixes fail, and how banks and businesses build roadmaps that outpace hesitant, cautious rivals
Bidder emerges for bankrupt Triangle startup
Apani Systems, a Raleigh textile recycler, offers $250,000 for Keel Labs' assets in bankruptcy auction, potentially acquiring seaweed fiber technology.
Tepper Sports & Entertainment Unveils New Renderings of Bank of America Stadium Renovations
New renderings of Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte FC’s home since the team’s inaugural season in 2022, were released today.
Tepper Sports & Entertainment Unveils New Renderings of Bank of America Stadium Renovations
New renderings of Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte FC’s home since the team’s inaugural season in 2022, were released today.
Bank of America and Carolina Panthers Extend Naming Rights for Bank of America Stadium, Reinforcing Long-Term Commitment to Charlotte and the Carolinas
Tepper Sports & Entertainment showcases fan-focused enhancements in new renderings and increases private investment, bringing the total project to more than $1.3 billion
Bank of America and Carolina Panthers Extend Naming Rights for Bank of America Stadium, Reinforcing Long-Term Commitment to Charlotte and the Carolinas
Tepper Sports & Entertainment showcases fan-focused enhancements in new renderings and increases private investment, bringing the total project to more than $1.3 billion
Lazard profit plunges on elevated tax rate, financial advisory volatility
Investment bank Lazard reported a 91% plunge in second-quarter profit on Thursday, hurt by a higher tax rate and a drop in revenue in its financial advisory business.
Manifest Launches Business Debit Mastercard to Power the Next Generation of Creator Entrepreneurs
/PRNewswire/ -- Manifest, the embedded banking platform purpose-built for creators and the ecosystem powering them, today announced the launch of the Manifest...
Paris Bankers Ask Where's Next With Brexit Tax Breaks Expiring
Banks transferred jobs from London to Paris after Brexit. Now it might be time for finance professionals there to move again
Macquarie investors back 'safe' insider CEO pick to keep bank on course
Australia's top investment bank Macquarie Group has appointed long-time insider Greg Ward to succeed CEO Shemara Wikramanayake, a choice investors said represented a "safe pair of hands" and confidence in the bank's current direction.
New generation of small business owners emerges, 'solopreneurship' on the rise: BofA
Business formation is on the upswing, and more of it is being driven by younger and lower-income entrepreneurs, a report from the Bank of America Institute shows.
How loan syndications help businesses fund major growth investments
For companies pursuing a major acquisition or substantial real estate purchase, a syndicated loan may be the most practical path forward. Learn about Commerce Bank's role in arranging and participating in loan syndications for its business customers.
Will surge in German business bankruptcies hit growth?
Company insolvencies in Germany are rising sharply. Is this a sign of deeper economic weakness, or just a market correction that could ultimately benefit future growth?
What Bank Earnings Just Revealed About the Health of the American Consumer
Major banks just gave investors a fresh read on the American consumer, and the news is a good sign for the economy.
Trinity Group Strengthens Nevis Business Solutions Through Strategic Collaboration with Hamilton Reserve Bank
Supporting international entrepreneurs through Nevis company formation and offshore bank account opening within 24 to 48 hoursDUBAI, United Arab Emirates, July 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Trinity Group has entered into a strategic collaboration with Hamilton Reserve Bank to support international entrepreneurs and businesses, establishing a Nevis International Business Company (IBC) with a streamlined pathway from company formation to international banking. Through the collaboration, eligible cl
Dark money group emerges to bankroll pro-Stevens ads in Senate race
The group A Stronger Michigan is mostly funded by Center Forward, a nonprofit organization that has ties to major corporations and industry groups.
New Jersey behavioral health company acquires independent medical examination provider
Red Bank, N.J.-based PAX Health acquired Ho-Ho-Kus, N.J.-based Makraf IME, a statewide psychology and neuropsychology independent medical examination (IME) provider group operating across 17 counties. Makraf IME provides independent medical examination opinions on causality, need for treatment, maximum medical improvement, permanency and fitness for duty. The practice also provides psychology and neuropsychology IMEs, disability evaluations, […]
BankFive executive Scott Correia wins top honor
BankFive executive Scott Correia was named a 40 Under Forty award winner for his leadership and community service.
Mets, Phillies announcers can’t believe mid-play sunglasses move
A pet peeve of many baseball viewers is when a defensive player has their sunglasses on their hat, rather than over their eyes, when the sun is out. And during Sunday’s game against the New York Mets at Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia Phillies rookie outfielder Gabriel Rincones Jr. did put on his sunglasses, but he…
West Hartford Business Buzz: July 20, 2026 - We-Ha
A round-up of openings, closings, and other news about West Hartford businesses. Business Buzz is sponsored by NBT Bank, and we are very thankful for their support! By Ronni Newton I want the next week to happen in slow motion – and not just because we have some great summer weather
BUSINESS BRIEFS July 20, 2026: Business news in the Berkshires and beyond
Business news from The Clark, Great Barrington Public Theater, MountainOne Bank, Timberlyn Heights, and more
Business People: Daniel Farley promoted at U.S. Bank Wealth Management
FINANCIAL SERVICES U.S. Bank, Minneapolis, announced the promotion of Daniel Farley to chief investment officer for the Wealth Management Asset Management Group. Farley has worked for U.S. Bank since 2010, most recently as Private Wealth…
Small business employment growing faster in New England than nationwide
It is no surprise that small businesses are extremely important when it comes to job growth, and a recently released Federal Reserve Bank of Boston report not only confirms that but says that small business job growth in New England is outpacing the rest of the country. In New England, the report says small businesses […]
The number one health issue in Palestine is the Israeli occupation
In both Gaza and the West Bank, Israeli policies are devastating Palestinian health with deadly consequences.
Nebraska’s Democratic Senate Nominee Files to Withdraw From Race
The move by Cindy Burbank could clear a path for Dan Osborn, an independent candidate backed by her party’s leadership. But Republicans have cried foul, and her effort could face obstacles.
Rutgers’ AD Keli Zinn Addresses Athletics Deficit on Big Business on Campus Podcast
Rutgers AD Keli Zinn reports drastic revenue increase for Rutgers athletics compared to last year.
Business founder, philanthropist T. Denny Sanford dies
T. Denny Sanford, the founder and chairman of First PREMIER Bank/PREMIER Bankcard and the most significant philanthropist in South Dakota history, has died at age 90.
Food Bank's Health Partnership Model Draws National Praise
A new national report shows how FARSB's FoodRx program is helping Inland Empire neighbors eat better and stay healthier close to home.
The Kansas Office of the State Bank Commissioner closed Small Business Bank in Lenexa on Friday
The Small Business Bank in Lenexa was closed Friday by the Kansas Office of the State Bank Commissioner after "ongoing operating losses resulted in the bank’s capital becoming critically undercapitalized under federal and state law."
Burlington businesses push back as needle exchange moves to Bank Street
Local business leaders say the problems with the previous location have just moved to the new site.