IPO & Brand Lift: Shiprocket’s Rs 1,617.5 crore IPO drew heavy demand, with the CEO framing it as a brand boost and a push to be the “operating layer” for India’s next digital merchants. Small-Business Support Online: The U.S. SBA marked the Small Business Act’s 73rd anniversary by launching a modernized SBA.gov site aimed at faster access to capital, counseling, and contracting. Local Fundraising That Helps Commerce: In Bulawayo, residents are turning a fashion show into a fundraiser for a new police post, with stalls for small businesses, vendors, and crafters. Grants for Growth: A Georgia food-truck founder used a Small Business Growth Initiative cohort to open a sit-down restaurant, showing how coaching plus grant money can move SMBs from idea to expansion. Tech Jobs Hub: Shreveport’s chamber is launching a new Tech Connect space to support local tech workers and help small businesses find talent. Workplace Benefits: Nominations are open for a lactation room contest offering $22,895 in upgrades and parent prizes. Cyber Reality Check: A report warns small businesses can get hit via forgotten domains and AI-powered phishing, stressing the need to know what you own online. Fraud Case Watch: Lawrence, Massachusetts’ mayor was arrested on wire fraud and money-laundering charges tied to alleged misuse of COVID small-business loans. Education & Credibility: AACSB extended Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s business and accounting accreditation through 2031-32, a signal for SMB talent pipelines.