AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoRural Business: Saskatchewan towns are prioritizing keeping existing businesses open, filling service gaps and attracting sustainable investment, despite aging infrastructure, vacant properties and high construction costs. Small-Business Funding: FedNor announced nearly $5 million for five Northern Ontario projects supporting small businesses. In West Africa, Sterling Bank and Cascador launched a $200 million SME credit fund aimed at easing collateral barriers. Fair Competition: Malaysia will review enforcement and legal rules for foreign businesses and products competing in its digital market, with a proposed e-commerce bill intended to account for local traders, MSMEs and consumers. Business Costs: A Timmins mayoral candidate says the city’s security grant can strain small businesses because they must pay upfront and wait for reimbursement; he proposes reviewing the program’s design.
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