AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSME Finance Boost: Nigeria’s National Assembly passed a Factoring, Assignments and Receivables Financing Bill to let businesses turn unpaid invoices into cash, aiming to unlock liquidity for MSMEs and expand credit access. Workforce Training Grants: Massachusetts announced nearly $18M in grants for 1,255 businesses to train and retain 15,900+ workers, with projections of 1,000+ new jobs. AI for Main Street: Intuit’s Mailchimp launched “Analytics AI,” a conversational analytics tool that turns marketing data into plain-language recommendations for small and mid-sized businesses. Payments Modernization: Habibmetro Bank selected BPC’s SmartVista to upgrade issuing and payments processing as Pakistan pushes digital finance. Trade & Export Enablers: Bangladesh finance minister proposed new Customs Act provisions to create Free Trade Zones with duty-free entry for export-focused activities, targeting SMEs’ working-capital pressure. Local Business Protection: New York Assembly candidate Furhan Ahmad unveiled a plan for commercial rent stabilization, tax relief, eviction protections, and utility aid for small food businesses in Manhattan’s District 66. Community Commerce: Mayfield Downtown Farmers Market kicks off “Tuesdays Together” to drive foot traffic to local vendors through summer events.
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