AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSBA & Small Business Spotlight: Kansas’ rural entrepreneurs got a rare win as the SBA honored Bright Minds Academy co-founders Andrea and Nick Felder with a National Small Business Week award, spotlighting how SBA-backed help can turn local childcare into a major employer. Manufacturing Push: The SBA also rolled out a new Manufacturing in America E2G grant plan, offering up to $50M for organizations that will train and support small manufacturers nationwide. Tariff Pressure (US): The Trump administration asked the U.S. Court of International Trade to pause the latest ruling blocking Section 122 tariffs, warning that even a temporary stop could trigger import surges and disrupt negotiations. Energy Cost Squeeze (Nigeria): Lagos faces fresh LPG “cooking gas” supply strain, raising the risk of another round of price hikes for households and small businesses. AI for SMBs: A new lending angle is gaining attention as credit scores alone fall short—banks are looking to AI-driven approaches to better judge borrowers in real time. Community Commerce: GuamTime’s Mad Collab returns to Tumon Night Market, pairing local vendors and artists with non-profit support in a one-night business-and-community boost.
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