AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSMB Policy & Funding: The U.S. SBA is pushing more money to small businesses with new supply chain grants (up to $500,000 each; proposals due Aug. 7) plus a change that lets borrowers combine SBA loan programs for up to $10 million. Local Business Survival: Indiana launched a confidential “State of Owner Readiness” survey to help small firms plan succession and avoid avoidable closures. Skills-to-Jobs Pipeline: South Africa’s Gauteng says its High Impact Partnership Delivery Model has graduated 2,500 business owners in under 18 months and supported 11,000+ MSMEs with demand-led training, incubation, compliance help, and market access. Tech for SMBs (Privacy): Synsira introduced Kind Local Pro, an AI tool that runs offline so users can keep their data local. Food & Community Economics: North Texas food banks report 1 in 4 children in DFW are food insecure, underscoring pressure on household budgets. Business Costs & Competition: New York City’s plan for city-run grocery stores offering 30% off staples is sparking debate over whether subsidies will distort local markets. Cyber/IT for Public Sector: Four Inc. teamed with BMC to deliver AI-driven IT operations and automation to state and local organizations.
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