Trademark Wins: Kona Wedding Officiant® secured federal trademark registration after overcoming a “primarily geographically descriptive” USPTO refusal—showing small founders can build brand protection without a lawyer. New Openings: Pensacola’s University Parkway is set for a new drive-through concept, Coffee Melt and Dip, bringing coffee, gelato, crepes, and free Wi-Fi to a 2,750-square-foot commercial build. Disaster Relief: SBA disaster loans are available for Louisiana businesses and residents affected by Tropical Storm Arthur, with a new Disaster Recovery Center in Avoyelles Parish offering in-person help. Cost Pressure: Reuters reports Big Tech data centers are driving sharp electricity cost spikes for Rust Belt manufacturers, with capacity charges jumping dramatically and squeezing factory budgets. Workforce Compliance: Federal agencies outlined new and upcoming rules tied to worker classification, child labor, and EEO-1 reporting—raising compliance stakes for growing SMBs. Small Business Finance: Frost Law warns some SBA loan debts may have been improperly sent to Treasury for collection, a potential rights issue for borrowers. Policy & Regulation: SBA and USDA signed an agreement aimed at “lawfare” and “regulatory abuse” targeting rural producers and small businesses. Tech Payments: Crypto acceptance is crossing a new threshold, with nearly 40% of U.S. businesses taking digital assets at checkout. Health Insurance: STAT highlights how health coverage is becoming unaffordable for small employers, with fewer small firms offering plans and higher out-of-pocket costs.