AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSME Tech Support: Currys opened a business hub inside its Watford store, offering one-to-one advice, flexible payments, and tailored tech help for local SMEs dealing with rising costs. Agribusiness Incubation: Kosmos Innovation Center (KIC) and Rabo Foundation launched Ghana’s Business Booster Program to incubate and scale 100 agri-SMEs across key value chains, tackling gaps in systems, markets, and business skills. Rural Entrepreneurship: NABARD and NSDC rolled out Gramodyam, a nationwide initiative to train and support rural entrepreneurs with mentorship, skills, and market access. SME Finance Boost (Vietnam): The OPEC Fund approved a $50M loan to SeABank to expand lending to MSMEs and fund climate projects like rooftop solar and energy efficiency. Local Policy & Access to Services: A South Africa government summit warned the digital divide is becoming a democratic divide unless AI and online services are built to include citizens without data or digital confidence. Banking Deal (US): First Hawaiian agreed to acquire TriCo Bancshares in an all-stock deal, expanding its mainland footprint and local banking reach. Disaster Help (US): FEMA and SBA will open a regional disaster assistance center in Plainwell for spring flooding victims in Michigan’s Kalamazoo area. Business Taxes (US): Philadelphia’s BIRT receipts jumped after ending a small-business exemption, with payments rising sharply in 2025 and projected to keep climbing.
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