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Lucky Strike Entertainment Reports Third Quarter Results for Fiscal Year 2026
Lucky Strike Entertainment today provided financial results for the third quarter of the 2026 fiscal year, which ended on March 29, 2026.
Redwood City approves entertainment zone: City approved events can now allow outdoor drinking in downtown pedestrian mall
Get ready to crack a cold one, a stretch of downtown Redwood City on Broadway between Main Street and Jefferson Avenue and the cross section of between Broadway and the
iPhone 18 Pro CAD Leak Reignites the Dynamic Island Debate
New alleged CAD renders of Apple's iPhone 18 Pro are doing the rounds on social media, offering the latest twist in the to-shrink-or-not-to-shrink Dynamic Island saga. An X user called @earlyappleleaks has posted the above image, claiming that "the new CAD confirms the smaller Dynamic Island of the iPhone 18 Pro".
I'm a small business owner. I support higher minimum wage
The folks telling you that a $15 minimum wage will cause inflation are the same ones who cashed fat checks on the inflation we already lived through.
Officials advance expanded tax district for Downtown Chesterfield development despite business opposition
A divided Chesterfield City Council needed the mayor to break a tie Monday night to approve an expansion of the Downtown Chesterfield Special Business District, despite objections from business owners now being pulled into it. The expansion, which would bring Drury Inn & Suites, Hyatt Place Hotel, Stoney River Steakhouse and Grill, Bishop’s Post, and […]
Michigan marks Small Business Week as startup growth booms
The Great Lakes State is home to almost 950-thousand small businesses, accounting for almost all businesses in the state.
Small business relief has come, but more is needed, Sen. Marshall says
Kansas Sen. Roger Marshall calls attention to tax breaks and reduced regulation; advocates for competition on credit card swipe fees.
Opinion | New bill would give Minnesota small businesses $100M after ICE surge
ICE actions have resulted in at least $600 million in lost revenue in Minneapolis-St. Paul alone and an estimated $240 million in wages, business leaders write.
#OTGYpsi: SPARK East's Small Business Support Hub offers many free services for Ypsilanti's entrepreneurs
Starting a new business—even a small business—takes a lot of work and resources. Fortunately, Ann Arbor SPARK East in Ypsilanti is there to provide such resources with its Small Business Support Hub. Lee Van Roth talked all about what the program does for budding entrepreneurs with Ann Arbor SPARK's director of entrepreneurial services, Kristine Nash-Wong.
Intuit Unveils QuickBooks Workforce, Radically Transforming Human Capital Management for Small and Mid-Market Businesses
All-in-One, AI-Native HCM System Expands on QuickBooks Payroll Services, Which Serves 18 Million U.S. Workers, to Deliver End-to-End…...
Smaller balls for women's rugby 'worst decision ever'
England fly-half Zoe Harrison says the introduction of smaller balls for this autumn's WXV Global Series is "the worst decision someone has ever made".
Military Vets Finally Have a Launchpad for Their Business Dreams in SA
San Antonio is about to become the first city in the country to offer veterans — and their families — a direct path to owning their own business. District 9 Councilwoman Misty Spears is behind a new Small Business Accelerator Program that connects vets with mentors, funding resources, and even a pitch competition — and it's already gotten the green light from the city. Army veteran Melanie McCoy knows firsthand how lonely and confusing starting a business can be without support. Now she's helping lead the charge with a new non-profit called Supply SA, designed so no vet has to figure it out alone. With 75% of San Antonio's economy powered by small businesses, this program could be a game-changer for the whole city. #VeteranOwned #SmallBusinessSA #SanAntonio #MilitaryEntrepreneur #VetBiz
Gallery: Savannah‘s Small Business Week Mixer
Check out the photos from the Savannah‘s Small Business Week Mixer Tuesday!
New data shows small business growth nationwide, mixed results in Shasta County
New federal data shows small businesses continue to grow nationwide, but in Shasta County the latest numbers paint a more mixed picture, with more businesses cl
Better Together Mental Health celebrates its new location and recent nomination
Better Together Mental Health celebrated its new location and recent nomination for Columbia Small Business of the Year Tuesday.
Supporting small businesses during Small Business Week
During Small Business Week, businesses get to share more than their goods, they get to share their journeys.
Ascension’s small businesses are gaining an edge through free training and certifications
The Microbusiness Enterprise Corporation of Ascension is working to position small businesses to capitalize on the region’s industrial growth, while providing entrepreneurs access to free resources designed to help them scale. Connect with the Microbusiness Enterprise Corporation of Ascension at mbeca.org. “We are a nonprofit organization, very much like the small business development centers located […]
Hancock Chamber celebrates Small Business Week with Cinco de Mayo event
The Hancock Chamber of Commerce marked National Small Business Week with a Cinco de Mayo celebration at the Hollywood Casino in Bay St. Louis.
City manager update: May 2026 -
Celebrating Small Business Month Small businesses are the heart of Vancouver’s economy, representing 95% of businesses in our community.
Bengals reunion chance over with DJ Reader headed to Giants
The small chance of a DJ Reader return to the Bengals is over.
West Texas small business owners recognized during annual luncheon
Three small business owners were recognized during a Small Business of the Year Luncheon.
Lucky Strike Entertainment Declares Common Stock Dividend
Lucky Strike Entertainment today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.06 per common
U.S. Congressman Tim Walberg Joins NFIB Small Business Roundtable
Owners discussed small business issues with Rep. Walberg.
Icy object beyond Pluto has an atmosphere that shouldn't exist, study suggests
Observations suggest there's a small, icy object with an atmosphere beyond Pluto, challenging assumptions about which bodies can sustain atmospheres.
Ernst Marks National Small Business Week, Honors American Entrepreneurs | U.S. Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship Chair Joni Ernst (R-Iowa)...
Divided in Politics, United in Science?
Amid growing U.S. polarization, there exists a small slice of research both Republicans and Democrats turn to for policy decisions.
Divided in Politics, United in Science?
Amid growing U.S. polarization, there exists a small slice of research both Republicans and Democrats turn to for policy decisions.
Many Small Business Owners Lack Financial Safety Net
Recent surveys reveal entrepreneurs struggle in financial resilience and succession planning.
New bestseller featuring Sacramento tax strategist offers roadmap to lower taxes for small businesses
A Sacramento-area tax strategist is gaining national attention after helping launch a new bestselling guide aimed at helping small business owners legally reduce their tax burden.
San Antonio veterans getting direct pipeline to small business ownership through new city program
The City of San Antonio's Small Business Accelerator program involves partnering veterans with mentors and companies that can help with business models, financial management, marketing and securing capital.
Business Owner Wins Veteran Business Award in Utica
A local business received special recognition as part of National Small Business Week.
Special election for control of Michigan's state Senate may offer fall midterm clues
A special election in a small Michigan swing district on Tuesday could have outsized consequences.
Science gets closer to understanding how a psychedelic trip changes the brain
The small study found evidence that a single trip may alter pathways between parts of the brain responsible for emotional regulation.
Science gets closer to understanding how a psychedelic trip changes the brain
The small study found evidence that a single trip may alter pathways between parts of the brain responsible for emotional regulation.
CFPB Scales Back Small Business Lending Rule, Easing Burden On Smaller Lenders
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has finalized a scaled-back version of its small business lending rule under Regulation B, sharply narrowing which lenders must comply and what data they must collect.Published May 1 in the Federal Register, the rule revises the Bureau’s Section 1071 framework under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, which requires lenders to collect and report data on small business credit applications.
How community-building fuels small business growth
Relationships help fuel greater growth than tools alone.
Supreme Court strikes down Louisiana map in major gerrymandering ruling, sparks political firestorm
Rep. Steve Scalise, R-La., joins ‘Mornings with Maria’ to react to the Supreme Court’s Louisiana map ruling, discuss President Donald Trump’s Iran strategy, and highlight tax cuts boosting small businesses and workers
Celebrating small businesses everywhere
This week is National Small Business Week, highlighting the passion and commitment of small business owners who fuel the economy. ADP’s Laci Buzzelli shares her words of gratitude with everyone out there who knows that dreaming big, often starts small. To discover small business success stories from this year's Grit & Wisdom winners, visit ADP.com/GritAndWisdom
Grit & Wisdom: Hard work pays off
Huong Luu didn’t expect to become a small business owner, and she had to hit the ground running to keep her business running. As one of this year’s Grit & Wisdom award winners, she explains how staying grounded in her community helped her build something she can be proud of. To learn more from Huong and the rest of this year's Grit & Wisdom winners, visit ADP.com/GritAndWisdom
National Small Business Week celebrates America’s largest source of jobs
It’s National Small Business Week, an annual event hosted by the U.S. Small Business Administration to recognize small business owners around the country.
Stanford’s new chip boosts light 100x with surprisingly low energy
Researchers at Stanford have developed a compact optical amplifier that dramatically boosts light signals using very little power. By recycling energy inside a looping resonator, the device achieves strong amplification with minimal noise and wide bandwidth. Its efficiency and small size mean it could run on batteries and be integrated into consumer electronics. This breakthrough could enable faster communications and more powerful optical technologies.
This tiny outer Solar System world has an atmosphere. It shouldn’t
Astronomers have spotted something surprising in the far outer Solar System—a faint, short-lived atmosphere clinging to a tiny icy world that shouldn’t be able to hold one at all. The object, called 2002 XV93, is far smaller than Pluto, yet observations during a rare stellar alignment revealed its presence through a subtle dimming of starlight. Even more puzzling, calculations suggest this atmosphere should vanish within about 1,000 years unless it’s constantly being replenished.
The scientist designing a tailored attack on glioblastoma
At UCLA, Dr. David Nathanson develops drugs that target the unique biology of glioblastoma, offering new hope for patients with this aggressive cancer.
Bose takes a swing at Sonos with its new home speakers
The small Ultra speaker in particular is impressive.
North Dakota small business owners lament rising healthcare costs, credit card swipe fees
Small business owners expressed concerns about rising healthcare costs and credit card transaction fees during a roundtable discussion Monday with North Dakota Rep. Julie Fedorchak and Sen. John Hoeven.
How farmers, business are working to grow demand for shopping local
A Greenville County farming couple and small grocer are working on bolstering the accessibility of local produce and meat
Birmingham hosts small business week to support local entrepreneurs
Birmingham is celebrating Small Business Week with events designed to connect entrepreneurs with resources, funding, and networking opportunities.
Trump Tries to Downplay Economic Effects of the Iran War
At a White House event for Small Business Week, he described the economy as “roaring” and predicted that gas prices would go down soon.
Iron Mountain DDA highlighting local business for National Small Business Week
Small Business Week is also a national effort to highlight locally owned shops.
A Changing of the Guard: What the “Great Ownership Transfer” Means for Local Businesses
Adam Klappholz from Zelle joins us to talk about something big happening in small towns across America—the Great Ownership Transfer. As longtime business owners
Tomato prices hit 8-year high, straining small businesses like Detroit Salsa Company
Tomato prices hit an 8-year high in March, and the Detroit Salsa Company in Lincoln Park is feeling the pressure.
DC small business week continues with solution expo
Small businesses make up XX in D.C.There are roughly82,666 small businesses in DC, accoding to the U.S. Small Business Administration's Office of Advocacy.Be
Small Business Week celebrates growth, community support in Durham
Downtown Durham is home to nearly 250 small businesses.
Astronomers believe they've detected an atmosphere around a tiny, icy world beyond Pluto
Just 300 miles or so across, this mini Pluto is thought to be the solar system's smallest object.
SF Small Business Week Kicks Off
National Small Business Week begins, and San Francisco has a number of events in store to help support and uplift small businesses in the city. Rolando Tirado, the small business manager at the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce, sat down with KTVU to talk about the efforts to boost local business owners during the week.
Little Rock Regional Chamber to host Small Business Summit, Impact Awards on May 6
Small business owners across Arkansas will have a chance to swap ideas, pick up new tools and maybe even snag an award when the Little Rock Regional Chamber hos
What to Know About Sony’s $7.85 Million PlayStation Settlement
Are you eligible for a payout? Probably, but it might take a while and will likely be pretty small.
San Antonio vendors affected by Painted Tree Boutiques closure face limited protections, expert says
Hundreds of small business owners are still trying to recover their inventory and their income after the sudden closure of Painted Tree Boutiques in April.
HHS recognizes Mental Health Awareness Month, encourages small steps to support well-being | Health and Human Services North Dakota
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is highlighting the importance of mental health, while encouraging individuals to take small, manageable steps to support their overall well-being.Gov. Kelly Armstrong has issued a proclamation recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness Month across North Dakota.This year, HHS is promoting a “Healthy Habit Exchange” approach and encouraging North Dakotans to make simple, everyday changes that can positively impact mental health.
Celebrating Seattle’s small businesses every day
National Small Business Week is a time to celebrate the important contributions of our small businesses to Seattle’s economy. They bring character to our neighborhoods, drive our economy, and embody what makes Seattle special. “Small businesses are the backbone of our economy. For every dollar we invest in a small business, 75 percent comes back […]
Hacked, robbed, then banned: Canton business owner’s meta AI nightmare
A Canton small-business owner says he was hacked twice, had $950 stolen from his account and was then permanently banned from Facebook — accused of one of the most horrific crimes imaginable. Meta, he says, has done nothing to fix it.
Trump to host White House small business summit for National Small Business Week
President Donald Trump is set to host a small business summit at the White House on Monday, highlighting what the administration says are major economic gains.
Trump to host White House small business summit for National Small Business Week
President Donald Trump is set to host a small business summit at the White House on Monday, highlighting what the administration says are major economic gains.
Cleveland celebrates Small Business Month with grant awards
Cleveland is awarding steelyard tax increment financing grants to multiple small businesses, while also reopening the Storefront Renovation Program in recognition of Small Business Month.
Missouri budget earmarks fight becomes part of St. Louis County political battle
Two small community agencies with personal ties to state Sen. Angela Mosley face questions about their Missouri budget earmarks.
Built on grit: FOX Business crowns three ‘Made in America’ small business winners
A veteran-staffed construction firm, a souvenir shop owner and bourbon makers are crowned winners of the first FOX Business "Made in America" small business contest.
Chicago officials celebrate Small Business Week with policies meant to help owners
Chicago officials celebrate Small Business Week
Ty Pennington Confirms ‘Rock the Block’ Season 7 Air Time Change
Find out when new episodes of the HGTV competition series will hit the small screen.
News and Updates from the Small Business Legal Center
Learn about new lawsuits and the U.S. Supreme Court tariff decision in the Small Business Legal Center Newsletter.
A small object past Pluto may have a thin atmosphere
A brief stellar eclipse suggests the tiny 2002 XV93 has a thin atmosphere — a first for any solar system body farther from the sun than Pluto.
Watch live: Trump participates in small business summit
Watch live coverage as President Trump participates in a small business summit at the White House.
Local Snapshot: Most Small Business Owners Aren’t Prepared for Succession, New Chase Survey Finds
New Chase survey data shows a significant gap between small business owners’ retirement timelines and their readiness to transition leadership. While nearly ...
Introducing Autodesk for Small Business for the small businesses shaping Design and Make
Autodesk's new State of Small Business report* shows that small businesses across Design and Make industries are growing nearly 35% faster than the broader...
Introducing Autodesk for Small Business for the small businesses shaping Design and Make
Autodesk for Small Business launches with a new hub, flexible access, and pricing tailored to small Design and Make teams.
Small business confidence surges as Trump tax cuts deliver ‘blockbuster’ job growth
Small Business Administration Administrator Kelly Loeffler joins ‘Mornings with Maria’ to tout President Donald Trump’s small business agenda, highlight job growth from tax cuts and detail a crackdown on $22B in suspected fraud.
Watch live: Trump participates in small business summit
President Trump on Monday afternoon is expected to participate in a small business summit at the White House. It comes one day after he said that the U.S. will assist in freeing ships in the S…
How small businesses escape the late-payment trap and build cash reserves that last
QuickBooks reports that 42% of U.S.
NRF | Highlighting tools for small business retailers this National Small Business Week
NRF’s Small Retail Business Hub provides resources for small businesses to thrive year-round
Jimmy Oñate is the new dean of Pitt’s School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
The international leader in human movement assessment and injury prevention will join the University of Pittsburgh from The Ohio State University, effective June 1.
Higher Prices Sustained Small Business Sales Growth in April, Fiserv Data Shows
Fiserv Small Business Index remands steady at 144; year-over-year sales grew +1.1% MILWAUKEE, May 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISV), a leading global provider of payments and financial services technology, has published the Fiserv Small Business Index for April 2026,
COA and Flatiron Health Study Finds Patients May Experience Longer Survival in Community Oncology Settings
Patients diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer and non–small cell lung cancer had longer survival compared to national benchmarks when treated in independent community oncology practices, according ...
President Trump to celebrate small business owners
U.S. President Donald Trump will hold a small business summit Monday afternoon, as the White House touts the impact of its economic agenda for small business owners.
Rising sports streaming and ticket prices impact DePaul students and faculty
The price of watching sports has become an increasingly frequent complaint from fans. Between the rising fees of streaming services and the small fortune that tickets now cost, many fans have had to cut back on watching games, according to a survey of 3,500 by Deloitte, published in March 2026. At DePaul, students and professors...
An asburd amount of goals, plus 3 Game 7s
The Pulse Newsletter 📣 | This is The Athletic’s daily sports newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Pulse directly in your inbox. Good morning! Make a hard decision today. Coming up: 😮💨 15 goals 😵💫 Three Game 7s 💔 Time to trade a star? Normally, we would lead this newsletter with the three Game 7s that happened across both the NBA and NHL yesterday. But we cannot ignore the the goalfest that happened in Colorado last night: The Avalanche, the Stanley Cup favorite, allowed six goals to the visiting Minnesota Wild in their opening game of the second round...
In depth: A flood of rural healthcare money could reshape Idaho, and seep into higher ed
This story was originally posted on IdahoEdNews.org on April 30, 2026. POCATELLO — A $930 million flood of federal grants could address Idaho’s rural healthcare needs — shortages that stretch across its landscape and reach into nearly all professions. The money could also bolster programs that serve small towns and align with Idaho State University’s […]
Savannah Small Business Week kicks off highlighting local impact
Savannah, Ga. (WSAV) — Savannah Small Business Week is officially underway, bringing a packed schedule of events designed to celebrate and support the thousands of small businesses that power the r…
'GMA' Deals & Steals celebrating mom-owned small businesses
Tory Johnson has exclusive offers for "GMA" viewers.
One big question: What's the biggest challenge of running a small business in Louisiana?
While large corporations tend to dominate the headlines of business pages, statistics show small businesses serve as the backbone of the American economy.
Health Scores: Charley's Philly Steaks failed inspection. See why.
See what Augusta Mall failed its latest health inspection for multiple violations.
SBA Small Business Person of the Year: Derek Ezovski
ORMS helps lenders and commercial real estate professionals understand a property’s environmental risks. When a business applies for a loan, lenders must be sure the property is free from any […]
SBA Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year: CT RUN CO. (Ridgefield Running Co. LLC)
CT RUN CO. is a specialty retailer focused on footwear, apparel and accessories for walking, running and everyday use. The company operates three locations and provides personalized fitting services and […]
SBA Veteran-Owned Small Business of the Year: The Schegg Group
The Schegg Group is a human resources consulting firm that provides services including career transition programs, training and development, leadership and management coaching, team building, mediation and workplace problem-solving, and […]
Global Health & WASH: May 2026 Funding Opportunities (14 new opportunities!)
The May update for Global Health & WASH brings new calls that cluster around three distinct shifts: LMIC research leadership moving from funder encouragement into a hard eligibility constraint, pharmaceutical and corporate-linked funders running structurally independent education and use-inspired research portfolios at substantial scale, and AI adoption shifting decisively from speculative tool to operational capability across health and WASH systems alike. In LMIC Research Leadership as Eligibility, Not Encouragement, Wellcome anchors the dominant signal of the month with three separate major calls that all require or strongly center LMIC leadership in their basic eligibility architecture. Wellcome’s ESIC Hubs (£1.5-£1.9M per hub over 3-5 years) explicitly requires an LMIC-based lead applicant, treating Global South leadership as a design constraint rather than a participation goal. Wellcome’s Infectious Disease Clinical Trial Development Award funds transdisciplinary teams whose lead must be a mid-career or established researcher based at an organization in Africa, South Asia, or Southeast Asia. Wellcome’s larger Infectious Disease Clinical Trial Award (£1M-£8M for optimizing licensed interventions) requires the administering organization to be in eligible LMIC regions and at least 50% of applicants based there. Around Wellcome, the same pattern shows up at smaller scale and across funders: CHINNOVA channels $1M into West and Central African research institutions for climate-health work; IBRO’s Neuroscience Training Grants explicitly tier ceilings by region of residence with Africa receiving the highest amount ($5,000); IHME’s GBD Emerging Researcher Award reserves at least one of its two annual awards for an LMIC researcher; Sidaction’s HIV Cure call funds research teams across France, the Netherlands, and eligible African countries with a minimum two-country collaboration requirement. Taken together, these calls signal a meaningful shift in how research equity is being operationalized — not as encouragement language at the bottom of a call, but as a structural feature of who can lead, where the work must be administered, and what proportion of the team must be regionally rooted. In Pharma-Funded Independent Medical Education and Use-Inspired Research, the lineup this month is unusually deep. Pfizer alone runs four parallel calls under independent education and quality improvement frameworks: a Migraine and Women’s Health RFP (200K x 2-year, $500K pool), Migraine IME ($200K, $1M pool), JAK Inhibitor evidence-based education ($100K), and Maternal Vaccination HCP Education in Saudi Arabia ($75K), plus a separate Pediatric Pneumococcal Surveillance research call in Saudi Arabia ($400K per project). Novo Nordisk Foundation runs four parallel calls of its own at substantial scale: Infectious Diseases Catalyst Grants (DKK 60M pool, up to DKK 7M collaborative), Non-Diabetic Endocrinology Collaborative Grants (DKK 53M pool, DKK 5-10M per project), Pioneer Innovator Grant Health (DKK 1.1M), and Distinguished Innovator Grant Health (DKK 6.8M). LEO Foundation deploys DKK 2-4M per project for dermatology research excellence. Pfizer’s framing across calls deliberately separates the funding from product promotion, emphasizing measurable practice-relevant change and structural distance between scientific outputs and commercial activity. Novo Nordisk’s “use-inspired” hard filter pushes researchers toward a credible translation pathway from mechanism to deployable tool. The pattern: industry-aligned funders are running structurally independent portfolios at meaningful $ that fund implementation evidence, not promotion. In AI as Operational Capability, Not Speculation, several calls this month explicitly treat AI adoption as a near-term operational question with real evidence and governance requirements, rather than a speculative trend to be watched. Wellcome’s ESIC Hubs frames AI as “the accelerator” for evidence synthesis, asking hubs to translate technical innovation into adoption-ready workflows that can match real-world policy timelines. UNICEF Venture Fund’s new Climate Tech for Children’s Health call funds for-profit startups deploying AI, machine learning, and blockchain in low-resource environments, with a strict requirement that solutions must already have a working prototype with promising pilot results. The Water Research Foundation has launched two simultaneous AI calls treating reproducibility, cybersecurity guardrails, and human-in-the-loop deployments as core design constraints rather than nice-to-haves: one on GenAI and Agentic AI in water utilities ($200K), one on alternatives to water shutoffs that explicitly screens for implementation economics evidence. Nordic Innovation’s quantum technology call (NOK 4.5M) extends the same logic into life science and healthcare, demanding consortium-stage projects mature enough to test with real users. TEF-Health offers €300K in subsidized testing infrastructure for European healthcare AI and robotics SMEs. The pattern: funders are converting AI pilots into playbooks, requiring transfer evidence and risk controls before AI can move from experimentation to sector-wide operational practice. For LMIC-based researchers in infectious disease or evidence synthesis, the three Wellcome calls together represent the deepest concentration of LMIC-led research capital in recent memory — pair the Infectious Disease Clinical Trial Development Award (£200K, deadline May 19) as a strategic pipeline feeder into the larger Infectious Disease Clinical Trial Award (£1-£8M, deadline June 2), since the development award functions explicitly as a track into the larger trial scheme. For Nordic researchers, the four Novo Nordisk Foundation calls plus LEO Foundation and Nordic Innovation Quantum represent ~$30M in regional research capital this cycle, all with deadlines clustered in May-August. For WASH practitioners, the three Water Research Foundation calls together (each up to $200K) are a cluster worth reading across — one on AI deployment, one on shutoff alternatives, one rewarding applied innovation — and the strongest applicants will articulate how their work bridges utility operations to policy-relevant evidence. For US-based clinical researchers and educators, the four Pfizer calls plus the APF Portfolio’s 80+ programs form an unusually accessible recurring pipeline; APF’s prohibition on indirect costs is a meaningful structural feature for early-career applicants whose institutions might otherwise absorb significant overhead. Snapshot of New Opportunities Total Estimated Funding Pool: $100 Million+ USD The grants are organized into three categories: Open Calls: Current grant and opportunities with a deadline. Grants are listed by closing date. 39 open opportunities- 14 new! Rolling Applications: current grant and opportunities with rolling applications (but it’s still best to submit as early as possible). 14 rolling opportunities- 1 new opportunity! Long term planning: Grants that have closed their current rounds, but are expected to open new windows. 4 long term opportunities! A quick tip for returning readers: if you want to jump straight to the newest additions, use CTRL F to search for “New!” and navigate quickly to the latest funding opportunities This post is for paid subscribers. This helps support the time and effort it takes to curate and organize these opportunities. Subscribe To keep this accessible to everyone who needs it, we’re happy to offer pay what you can rates. You can find more details here. Open Calls: Migraine Competitive Grant Program: Migraine and Women’s Health (Quality Improvement and/or Research RFP), Pfizer.*Closing soon!* Pfizer, in collaboration with the American Headache Society, is seeking independent quality improvement and research projects that close persistent gaps in migraine care for women across the United States. The funding logic centers on measurable, practice-relevant change: proposals should generate actionable evidence, tools, or system improvements that can be shared and used widely, not just within a single site. Priority areas span menstrual migraine and screening in women’s health settings, the role of hormonal fluctuations across the lifespan, sex-specific risk factors, comorbidities and quality-of-life burden, and disparities in outcomes by race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status. The call is structured as a two-step competitive process with an initial Letter of Intent, with the strongest concepts expected to translate scientific insight into implementable improvements in diagnosis, management, and equity. Geographies: United States. Who can apply: U.S.-based organizations (not individuals), including professional schools, healthcare institutions, professional organizations, and other entities focused on healthcare improvement. Funding amount: Up to USD $200,000 total over 2 years; total pool USD $500,000. Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Health; Focus areas: migraine, women’s health, quality improvement, clinical research, menstrual migraine, health disparities. Deadline: LOI: May 5, 2026; Full proposal (by invitation): August 28, 2026. Learn more and apply here. This RFP rewards “shareable impact”: the most competitive submissions will pair rigorous methods with a clear plan for system uptake and dissemination beyond the originating institution. ReSSARC: Strengthening the Health Sector and Food Security in the Central African Republic (AID 013381/01/0) Call for Proposals, Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS). *Closing soon!* AICS is seeking a limited set of high-capacity humanitarian partners to deliver an integrated package that stabilizes essential health services while reducing acute malnutrition and strengthening food security resilience in priority areas of the Central African Republic. The funder’s logic is explicitly nexus-based: proposals should meet urgent, life-saving needs while reinforcing local systems, coordination mechanisms, and community-level capacity so results persist beyond the emergency window. AICS emphasizes inclusion and protection outcomes, expecting gender-sensitive design and explicit measures for groups facing compounded vulnerability, including women, children under five, internally displaced people, and people with disabilities. The call also signals a localization pathway, encouraging stronger collaboration with national NGOs and balanced partnerships, alongside clear coordination with existing cluster and humanitarian actors to minimize duplication and improve coverage. Geographies: Central African Republic (Bangui, Ombella-Mpoko, Ouham, Ouham-Pende, Lim-Pende, Lobaye). Who can apply: Non-profit organizations registered with AICS, plus eligible non-profits without an office in Italy that have a pre-existing collaboration agreement with an AICS-listed organization. Funding amount: Total pool EUR €1,800,000; max EUR €800,000 (single applicant) or EUR €1,000,000 (ATS). Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Health; Focus areas: malnutrition prevention and treatment, maternal and child health, community health services, food security and resilience, localization partnerships Deadline: May 5, 2026. Learn more and apply here. This call is structured to reward partners who can link frontline service delivery to system durability and localization, not just short-term coverage gains. Contracts for Innovation in drug and alcohol addiction healthcare, Innovate UK. *Closing soon!* Innovate UK, on behalf of the Office for Life Sciences Addiction Healthcare Goals program, is procuring R&D to accelerate innovations that can improve treatment outcomes, strengthen recovery, and reduce harm and deaths linked to drug and alcohol addiction. The competition is positioned as a market-facing readiness push: selected projects are expected to advance solutions toward later-stage validation, generate evidence of user acceptability and UK market fit, and map credible routes through regulatory and certification requirements. Innovate UK signals a preference for innovations that can be field-tested in relevant UK settings and progressed to TRL 6 or 7, with practical plans for commercialization after contract completion. This structure favors applicants that can execute most work in-house, co-develop with service providers and people with lived experience, and translate technical progress into deployable tools for addiction healthcare delivery. Geographies: United Kingdom. Who can apply: Single organizations of any size (including EU, EEA, or international) leading delivery, with most work and key deliverables carried out in the UK; subcontractors for specialist skills only. Funding amount: GBP £200,000–1.5 million per project (inclusive of VAT); Total pool: GBP £20 million (across two strands). Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Health; Focus areas: Mental Health, Health Systems Strengthening, Research & Development, Technology Access. Deadline: May 6, 2026 (11:00am). Learn more and apply here. This call uses procurement to pull near-market addiction innovations toward operational proof and adoption pathways in UK services.
Who's Who in Finance: Capital Gap Widens - Los Angeles Business Journal
As one of the key figures in Los Angeles’ chapter of the Small Business Majority, Brian Pifer researches, educates and advocates for the area’s
Atrium Health looking to scoop up smaller nonprofit health system in $2B deal
WakeMed, a three-hospital system in the North Carolina capital region of Raleigh, would become part of Advocate Health, Atrium’s parent company, if the deal goes through. Advocate is one of the largest not-for-profit health systems in the U.S.
AZ business helping sellers affected by Painted Tree Boutique closure
Many small sellers are in trouble after Painted Tree Boutiques abruptly closed their doors, but now, a business in Arizona is offering a helping hand to those affected.
Empowering Veterans: The 2026 Fayetteville Veterans Business Expo aims to close the opportunity gap
This is the first year of the Veteran Business Expo, and it grew out of Fayetteville PWC’s Economic Impact Program, which focuses on expanding access and opportunity in public-sector contracting while strengthening the local economy. It builds off the success of previous events held by PWC, like the 2024 Industry Day (pictured above). Photo provided by PWC. The Fayetteville Public Works Commission (PWC) will host the inaugural 2026 Veterans Business Expo on May 14 at the PWC Main Operations Complex at 955 Old Wilmington Road, seeking to connect former U.S. Military members with vital business opportunities in their community. The event, which will take place from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., is part of a partnership between PWC and the Veterans Business Outreach Center at Fayetteville State University (VBOC) and Fayetteville-Cumberland Regional Entrepreneur and Business HUB (FSU HUB).Aaron Harris, PWC’s manager of economic inclusion programs, said the event is designed to connect Veteran-owned businesses with partners and decision-makers who can help move opportunities forward.“This event brings together Veteran entrepreneurs alongside government agencies, public entities, contractors and resource partners in one place, creating a purposeful space to build relationships, exploring procurement and contracting possibilities and strengthening our region’s Veteran-owned business community,” Harris said. The Veterans Business Expo was devised to feature, highlight and facilitate direct connections and commerce. “We want to get our Veterans a platform for their businesses,” said Camille Little, the supplier diversity analyst at PWC. “Here at PWC, we have 20 departments, and we procure… I can’t tell you all the goods and services. This is our first expo. We’re looking for general contractors, electricians, landscapers, janitorial, construction suppliers, architecture, farms and engineering firms.” Little said, much like businesses in every industry, Veterans are often in need of assistance getting their foot in the door.“When Veterans are starting up, they have to know what resources are [available],” Little noted. “They have this ample amount of resources, but they need to know how to get started.” Identifying those resources and connecting Veteran business owners with opportunities and business development programs are made possible by the partnership between PWC and VBOC, Little said. The partnership has allowed the expo to flourish, she added.“There are opportunities, there are consultant workshops and different things that we partner with them for all the time,” Little said. “It’s about easing that transition because starting a business is hard. Having the dedication to continue after that first year is even harder right now.” That is why, Little said, the partnership with resources from Fayetteville State University brings decision makers to the table. “If you are a Veteran business owner, you may not know how to do business with PWC or the City of Fayetteville or FSU, or partners,” Little said. “‘Where do I get started?’ ‘How do I get contracts?’ Bringing people to an understanding and then having an opportunity like this, where you’re talking to that person who’s making the decision… that is our goal.”Those meetings between Veteran-owned businesses and other decision-makers will present a chance to showcase products and services directly to organizations seeking qualified vendors and capable partners, Harris said. Agencies and contractors, he added, can meet and engage businesses ready to support upcoming needs. Little said PWC and all of its departments, as well as the City of Fayetteville, and FSU will be on hand. Additionally, there will be procurement officers from the North Carolina Department of Public Safety. “Resource partners who support small business development will also be on hand, helping make introductions and reinforcing pathways that support growth for Veteran entrepreneurs,” Harris said.For Veteran entrepreneurs, Little said she recommends two things: an answer to “why?” and a business plan.“I would ask them, what problem are they solving with their business?” she noted. “Then I would also tell them to start making a business plan. I run into a lot of firms, and it’s like, ‘What is your plan?’ So just knowing where you want to go with your business is important.”Little said it is important to differentiate between a business that helps transition servicemembers away from the U.S. Military versus a business that Veterans consider the next chapter of their lives.“How much dedication are you going to give to this business to make it successful?” Little noted. “So I would always start with what’s your business plan.”For Harris, the event will be able to cover the needs of all types of Veteran-owned businesses.“Another important lesson is the need to meet businesses where they are,” he said. “Veteran-owned businesses are at different stages of development, so offering multiple entry points, networking, education and referrals has proven essential.”Registration information can be found at: www.eventbrite. com/e/2026-veterans-business-expo-connecting-heroes-to-opportunity-tickets-1984308563329?aff=ebdssbdestsearch