Local Markets & Main Street Boost: Slippery Rock’s Farmers Market is back every Saturday through Oct. 10, with long-running family vendors like Normand Homestead selling produce, baked goods and goat-milk products, while Pelham’s Friday’s Child Flea expands to 32 vendors selling vintage and artisan goods. Regional Tourism Branding: Southern and Southeast Ohio unveiled a shared tourism identity, “Ohio’s Rolling Hills,” backed by an ARC POWER grant, aiming to lift visitor awareness and local economies. Small-Business Cashflow Pressure: Pattaya’s rainy season is slowing the night economy, hitting bars and tourism-linked small businesses as customer counts drop. Local Commerce Disruption: Post Falls’ Seltice Way roadwork (June 1–Aug. 20) will close westbound lanes but keep access for nearby businesses. South Africa Spaza Support: Government provided an update on the R500m Spaza Shop Support Fund, citing progress on applications, verification and funding steps for qualifying spaza owners. Community-Driven Growth: The Cleveland Market returns with 100+ local vendors and food trucks, highlighting how face-to-face customer interaction helps small retailers and makers thrive. Cybersecurity for MSMEs: A Philippine-focused report warns small firms are exposed to AI-driven inbox attacks and urges a practical email security plan. AI Tools for SMBs: IBM launched Red Hat AI Inference and OpenShift Virtualization Service to make AI and app management easier for smaller businesses. Historic Business Survival: Los Angeles’ Cielito Lindo and Anita’s Café is asking for community support to cover repairs and pandemic-era financial strain. Business Operations & Compliance: A Detroit childcare provider says zoning rules blocked expansion despite meeting state safety requirements, underscoring how local red tape can limit small-business growth.