AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSME Lending Under Legal Threat: A coalition is suing the Trump-Vance administration to stop an attempt to defund the bipartisan CDFI lending program, warning hundreds of millions could expire and cut credit to small businesses in underserved areas. Right to Repair: Rhode Island is pushing new bills to expand “right to fix” protections for electronics, wheelchairs, and farm equipment, as more states adopt similar laws. Local Business Growth via Skills: Kadoma, Zimbabwe opened its first tertiary technical college to keep students from traveling for training and to feed local industry with job-ready talent. Women MSMEs Need Buyers: Cebu business leaders say women-led MSMEs still lack supplier links to corporate buyers and export channels, calling for matchmaking beyond trade fairs. Export Push for Small Producers: Indonesia’s MSMEs ministry is marketing Muntok white pepper to 1,200 restaurants across 63 countries, using a digital platform for licensing, financing, and market access. Community Commerce in Action: A DTI-backed trade fair in Albay, Philippines is helping pottery MSMEs sell beyond their hometowns, while a Maine oyster farm trial uses solar automation to boost production with less manual labor.
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