SBA Rules & Set-Asides: GAO says NIH improperly passed over a small business set-aside, raising fresh questions about how federal agencies apply procurement preferences. Trade War Pressure: Canada announced dollar-for-dollar counter-tariffs on about CAD 27.6B of U.S. goods starting Sept. 8, while U.S. 50% tariffs keep squeezing cross-border supply chains—especially small importers and local manufacturers. Local Disaster Relief: Illinois Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel urged Will County families and businesses to apply for storm assistance, including SBA recovery help and state tax penalty/interest waivers. Small-Business Growth Stories: Miami’s Black-owned accounting firm rebranded as Brunson Borno & Associates after adding partner Jean Borno; and Michigan’s Barron Industries won an SBA Great Lakes manufacturer award tied to new aerospace/defense capacity and jobs. Health Costs Hit Main Street: AP reports Florida small businesses and workers are feeling the squeeze after ACA marketplace subsidies expired, driving plan drop-offs and higher medical-bill risk. Community & Networking: Small Business Sister Circle launched a new Chippewa Valley chapter to help women entrepreneurs connect and grow.