New Training for SMBs: LightCastle Partners and Meta launched the Meta Small Business Growth Academy in Bangladesh, aiming to train 10,000+ businesses with hands-on digital and AI skills. New Openings: Bent Beam Brewing opened a $2.34M brewpub and taproom in Canton, adding a new downtown gathering spot. Local Food Co-op Push: Newport residents launched the Kingdom Co-op effort to convert a Main Street grocery and café into a member-owned cooperative to keep local producers and the store sustainable. Small Biz Under Pressure: Sliced Bakeshop in Fargo says it may have to close if sales don’t improve, highlighting how tough it is for brand-new bakeries to survive. Regulation Watch: Virginia’s delayed cannabis retail market is set for a July 1, 2027 launch, with hemp businesses navigating a long compliance squeeze. Tech & Compliance: The FCC is considering retroactively restricting “military-grade” DJI drones from sale, which could hit small operators relying on drones for work. Community & Safety: A city-run ambulance switch in Salem improved response availability and staffing consistency, a reminder how service changes affect local costs and reliability.