AGP Executive Report
Last update: 35 minutes agoDisaster Relief for Small Businesses: Indiana opened “one-stop shops” in Anderson and Muncie to speed flood recovery, with FEMA and SBA help in the same place for residents and local businesses. Local Economic Resilience: San Francisco unveiled Alioto’s Plaza at Fisherman’s Wharf, turning a demolished landmark restaurant site into public space with pop-up retail—aimed at boosting foot traffic and local jobs. Community Safety & Policy: South Australia’s Port Augusta taskforce is set to tackle rising crime with a Sept. 4 meeting, while Goleta, Calif., is weighing new rules after a gun store was approved next to a childcare center. SMB Funding & Support: H&R Block opened applications for its Fund Her Future Grant, offering four women-owned businesses $45,000 plus a year of business services. Tech for SMBs: Tyro Payments reported a jump in free cash flow as its banking product gains traction with new merchants, and a new CBP proposal seeks tighter import disclosures to improve supply chain visibility. Local Business Spotlight: Pacific Coast Eco Bananas is exporting its red-tipped “ecoganic” bananas to Japan, and Glen Ellyn’s Prism Market returns Sept. 5 to spotlight independent makers and small shops. SMB Market Pressure: Cape Girardeau’s The Ground-a-Bout announced closures, citing weak foot traffic and a tough local economy.
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