AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCybersecurity for SMBs: ESET says FishMonger’s SprySOCKS backdoor has new Windows variants targeting government orgs across Honduras, Taiwan, Thailand and Pakistan—another reminder that small firms can’t ignore cyber hygiene. Local business resilience: Memphis’ INSPIRE Community Cafe is closing after rising costs, despite years of community support—an all-too-common pressure point for neighborhood operators. Small-business policy push: Rep. Derrick Van Orden is touting Wisconsin’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” at local roundtables, highlighting 100% expensing, a permanent 20% small business deduction, and no tax on tips or overtime. Tech + jobs investment: Google announced a $1.5B Alabama data center expansion plus funds aimed at energy affordability, STEM and workforce development. Regulation vs growth: Australia’s Business Council warns Victoria’s mandatory work-from-home law is a “solution searching for a problem,” saying it could push investment and jobs away. Food security planning: Kaua‘i mayoral candidates agree food independence needs better local infrastructure, even as they differ on how to get there. Startup enablement: Instabiz Filings launched end-to-end startup setup services in India, bundling incorporation, compliance and legal documentation.
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