AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoLocal Business Relief: A Seattle restaurant finally got about $40K in withheld Uber Eats sales after nearly nine months, but the owner says the payout still isn’t fully fixed and is weighing legal action. Small-Business Funding: Dayton’s Greater West Dayton Incubator opened refurbished offices with a $2M SBA boost, offering mentorship, microloans, and coworking for west-side entrepreneurs. Tech & Power Pressure: Texas Gov. Abbott announced major data-center operators will comply with his new standards—aimed at protecting the grid, water use, neighborhoods, and shifting costs away from families and small businesses. Community-Driven Growth: Coramino Fund awarded $200K in grants to 20 small businesses across under-resourced areas in Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, Houston, and Los Angeles. Back-to-School Support: New Haven’s back-to-school fair drew about 4,000 people with books, supplies, and help programs for families. Local Adaptation: Illinois Gov. Pritzker signed flood-relief changes after storms, arguing federal disaster help was denied. Entrepreneur Spotlight: A Mount Vernon teahouse, Mel & Mia’s, opened a new downtown location with fast permitting and strong community backing.
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