Louisiana's Freaky Winter Storm Unlocks SBA Business Bailouts

2026-10339 — Brightwood Capital SBIC III, LP, Brightwood Capital SBIC IV, LP; Notice Seeking Exemption Under Section 312 of the Small Business Investment Act, Conflicts of Interest

Brightwood Capital SBIC III and IV want to give money to Image One Industries to help it grow, but because some related companies already own a big chunk of Image One, this deal counts as a conflict of interest. They’re asking for a special exemption to make this financing happen. People have 15 days from May 22, 2026, to share their thoughts before the final decision.

2026-10180 — Disaster Declaration #21596 and #21597; ILLINOIS Disaster Number IL-20025]

A big storm and tornado hit parts of Illinois on April 17, 2026, causing damage and economic trouble. The Small Business Administration declared a disaster, opening the door for loans to help homeowners, businesses, and nonprofits recover. If you’re affected in Stephenson or nearby counties, you can apply for physical damage loans by July 17, 2026, and economic injury loans until February 18, 2027.

2026-09875 — Administrative Declaration Amendment of a Disaster for the State of Texas

Texas is getting extra help after severe storms and tornadoes hit from April 24 to May 1, 2026. The disaster declaration now includes Victoria and nearby counties, opening the door for more businesses and residents to apply for loans. Physical loan applications are due by July 6, 2026, and economic injury loans by February 8, 2027—so don’t miss out on the support!

2026-09384 — Administrative Declaration of a Disaster for the State of Texas

Texas got hit hard by storms and tornadoes from April 24 to May 1, 2026, and now the government is stepping in with disaster loans to help folks and businesses bounce back. If you live in Parker, Wise, or nearby counties, you can apply for low-interest loans to fix damage or cover lost income. Act fast—physical damage loan applications close July 6, and economic injury loans are available until February 8, 2027.

2026-08987 — Administrative Declaration of a Disaster for the State of Oklahoma

Oklahoma got hit hard by tornadoes and strong winds on April 23, 2026, and now the government is stepping in with disaster loans to help folks bounce back. If you live in Garfield or nearby counties, you can apply for physical damage loans by June 30, 2026, or economic injury loans by February 1, 2027. These loans come with low-interest rates to make recovery easier and faster!

2026-08905 — SBIC License Issuance

The Small Business Administration just gave new licenses to four investment companies that help small businesses grow. These companies can now borrow up to twice the money they’ve raised to invest in small businesses. This update, effective since August 2023, shows who got licensed and when, helping small businesses get more funding faster.

Previous: 2025-02444 — Approval of Subzone Expansion; Swagelok Company; Solon, Ohio

Swagelok Company in Solon, Ohio just got the green light to expand its special trade zone area, thanks to the Foreign-Trade Zones Board. This means Swagelok can grow its operations at a new site while staying within the overall size limit of the zone. The approval happened on February 5, 2025, helping the company boost business without extra taxes or tariffs right away.

Next: 2025-02448 — Utility Scale Wind Towers From Spain: Notice of Court Decision Not in Harmony With the Final Determination of Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigation; Notice of Amended Final Determination; and Notice of Amended Antidumping Duty Order

The U.S. government updated its rules on import taxes for big wind towers from Spain after a court decision. This affects Siemens Gamesa, Windar, and their affiliates by changing the fees they must pay. These changes could impact prices and trade starting now, so companies should pay close attention.