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Small Business Spotlight: Kansas’ Bright Minds Academy in Hays won an SBA National Small Business Week award, highlighting how SBA-backed help can turn a rural child care center into a major local employer. Capital for Operators: Exponent raised $40M to build a “financial operating system” for multi-location franchise businesses, aiming to modernize expense management and accounting. Local Growth & Main Street: Downtown DuBois earned Accredited Main Street America status, while DuBois and other towns keep pushing downtown revitalization and investor attention. Community & Jobs: United Way of Baldwin County launched “Small Business United,” letting local firms give back for $150 a year with 100% staying in-county. Policy & Pressure: Philly lawmakers revived a foie gras ban debate tied to animal welfare. Markets Watch: A wave of company updates hit earnings season—Pyxis Tankers set its Q1 release date, while several firms reported results and investor events. SMB Sentiment: NFIB says optimism stayed below average in April as labor and inflation squeeze hiring.

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South Pasadena dance shop stays en pointe, proving small businesses have big community impacts

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Post From Community: City of Milwaukee announces third annual “City Connect” vendor fair to empower local businesses and partners

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