AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSMB Cash-Flow & Payments: A new wave of “instant payments” and better billing tools is pushing faster pay cycles for small businesses, while surveys show owners are still struggling with late payments and cash flow. Policy That Hits Main Street: California lawmakers advanced a bill aimed at curbing “shakedown” privacy lawsuits tied to the state’s outdated wiretapping law—an issue that’s been draining time and money from small firms. Energy Storage for Defense: Eos Energy won a “Golden Dome for America” contract to deploy mission-ready, zinc-based long-duration storage—an example of how smaller tech companies can land big government work. Local Markets as Growth Engines: Downtown farmers markets in Redlands and San Bernardino keep expanding, drawing steady crowds and giving local vendors a reliable sales channel. SME Financing & Lending: The SBA increased 7(a) and 504 loan limits to $10M, and banks are rolling out new small-business roles and programs to boost local lending. Tech & AI for SMBs: New AI tools for legal billing, customer engagement, and secure messaging are gaining traction with small teams looking to automate work without hiring more staff. Data Centers Debate: A fresh argument in favor of data centers highlights jobs and tax revenue—useful context for SMBs watching local permitting and growth fights.
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