SME Finance & Policy: India’s NBFCs are pushing the RBI to rethink a proposed blanket ban on revolving credit products, warning it could hit credit worth Rs 2 lakh crore and squeeze MSME access. Disaster Relief for Small Firms: Mississippi will open five Disaster Service Centers for Tropical Storm Arthur victims on Aug. 18, with FEMA help plus SBA disaster loan specialists for homeowners, renters, and affected businesses. SME-Friendly Governance: Nebraska Sen. Bob Andersen backed LB596 (legal notice publication rules) and LB838 (stronger protections against financial exploitation), while also supporting LB1212, which creates licensure pathways for internationally trained physicians. Business Growth & Trade: Kerala’s Vizhinjam Seaport starts full EXIM operations Aug. 18 and launches “Mission Samudra” to build a port-led manufacturing and logistics push. Entrepreneurship Support: Michigan’s SBAM Foundation is accepting applications for a Women’s Entrepreneurial Fellowship for established owners, pairing mentorship and coaching with leadership and growth training. Local Business Boost: Milwaukee’s self-guided Coffee Crawl returns in September with a digital pass and $5 credits to drive foot traffic to participating small cafes. AI & Hiring Reality Check: A Nigeria-focused report highlights a skills mismatch: even with digital-skills demand, employers still can’t fill roles—pointing to training, infrastructure, and wage gaps. SME Tech Play: A guide on business process automation pitches faster workflows, fewer errors, and measurable gains for small teams. Customer Retention: A practical piece outlines how to communicate price increases without losing customers.