IndustryMarch 30, 2026
Manufacturing Employment Falls as Industrial Output Climbs
U.S. industrial production hit a post-COVID high while factories shed 90,000 jobs in 2025. The two-speed reality of American manufacturing, explained.
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IndustryMarch 26, 2026
SBA Waives Loan Fees for Small Manufacturers Through September 2026
The SBA eliminated upfront fees on 7(a) loans up to $950K and all 504 loans for manufacturers in FY2026, saving thousands per deal.
IndustryMarch 25, 2026
Jeff Bezos' $100 Billion AI Fund Targets Manufacturers: What Project Prometheus Means for the Factory Floor
Jeff Bezos is raising $100B through Project Prometheus to acquire and AI-automate manufacturers in semiconductors, aerospace, and defense. Here's what physics-based simulation means for real operations.