SME Digital Boost (Philippines): Grab and the International Trade Centre are teaming up to help Filipino MSMEs adopt tech and AI, using “Grab Asenso” learning caravans plus masterclasses and a results-tracking framework through end-2026. AI Skills for Founders (Palau): Palau’s SBDC is running community trainings on financial recordkeeping and practical AI use for women, farmers, and small-business owners. Local Main Street + Small Business Space (Pennsylvania): Sharon’s downtown earns a Main Street designation, with officials spotlighting how foot-traffic and awareness can lift independent shops and services. SME Lending Push (Indiana): SBA chief Kelly Loeffler says federal small-business loan limits should rise to help farmers and manufacturers handle higher equipment costs. Retail Operations Shift (Facilities): A facilities-management opinion piece argues retailers now need data-driven maintenance to support click-and-collect, seasonal campaigns, and events. Payments/Payroll for SMBs (US): Xero launches Xero Payroll, powered by Gusto, aiming to keep small firms in one platform for payroll, accounting, payments, and analytics. Policy Watch (Canada): A deep dive flags declining business formation in Canada and points to what higher-entry countries do differently. Risk for SMBs (Cybersecurity): A report warns SMBs are hit hardest by AI-fueled cybercrime and calls for safer “agentic” security deployment. Infrastructure + Finance (West Virginia): West Virginia unveils principles for responsible data center development over 20 years, tied to power and microgrid planning.