AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCybersecurity & Resilience: A new push in Washington spotlights how cyberattacks hit small firms’ finances and operations, with Congress weighing a Small Business Cybersecurity Assistance Evaluation Act. SMB Finance & Banking: Valley National plans to buy Bluevine for $340M, aiming to deepen digital small-business deposits and lending. Tariffs & Legal Risk: Small importers are set to challenge forced-labor tariffs in federal court, arguing the process was improperly set up. Local Code Enforcement: Mesa is weighing tougher steps to curb property code violations, including limits on fix extensions and higher fines. Energy Costs: Georgia Gov. Kemp declared a state of emergency and suspended the gas tax for 30 days to ease pump prices. State Policy for Workers: California signed SB 1046 to protect lifeguards and park rangers from Tijuana River Valley pollution exposure. Tech for Creators: NiceSMMPanel expanded its multi-platform social media services into one dashboard for ordering and tracking. Data Centers & Community: A New Hampshire op-ed argues for a data center moratorium to be reconsidered, while another report flags local backlash over power, water, and noise. Health Innovation: Egetis won U.S. FDA approval for EMCITATE for MCT8 deficiency, plus a patient support program. Entrepreneurship Spotlight: A Yemeni coffee shop MoQana Coffee opened a new location in Norman, drawing long lines and local attention.
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