Housing & Lending: JPMorgan Chase says it will pour $750B through 2035 to build or preserve about 1M affordable homes and boost home lending, including more first-time buyers. Bank Regulation: The Trump administration’s push is reaching the Community Reinvestment Act, with OCC and FDIC proposing changes that could reshape how banks handle grants and donations to community groups. Small-Business Demand: Fiserv’s July index shows modest sales growth (+1.6% y/y) but weaker foot traffic (-1.6% y/y), with restaurants still under pressure. AI for SMBs: A House Small Business hearing highlights fast AI adoption, but warns that regulatory uncertainty and worker training gaps are holding back many owners. Women-Owned Scaling Gap: Wells Fargo’s report finds Black women-owned employers average about $650K revenue versus $1.7M for white women-owned firms, underscoring the cost of not scaling. Local Business Impact: Boston and MBTA will hold community meetings on the Blue Hill Avenue transit redesign, including input on parking, lighting, and support for small businesses. Funding for Growth: Wayy.ai raised a $2M pre-seed to launch an AI “sales co-founder” for solopreneurs and small businesses. Community & Resilience: Wildfires in eastern Washington have forced 60,000+ evacuations and destroyed hundreds of homes and small businesses.