AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoSME Infrastructure Boost: Buncrana’s old Garda Barracks is one step closer to becoming a new Enterprise Centre, with Donegal County Council preparing a funding bid under the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund—aimed at turning a vacant site into office space for local start-ups and small businesses. Business Tech Push: Absolute ERP says it has relaunched as a cloud, AI-driven platform after starting with “hard” manufacturing problems and expanding to other industries. Local Funding for Growth: A city outlines its 2026 CDBG/HOME plan, including a bigger pot for small business development and technical help. Community Banking Momentum: UAE regulators have given in-principle approval for OMLA Community Bank in Umm Al Quwain, pitching AI-powered, more inclusive services for MSMEs. Safety for Main Street: Elk Grove approved a surveillance camera program that can connect business feeds to police for faster responses, with up to $5,000 available for participating shops.
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