AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoLocal Business Pressure: A Vancouver bakery owner pushed back after a former NBA player’s rep asked for a free birthday cake, arguing media exposure doesn’t pay bills. Disaster & Small Business Recovery: Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers formally requested federal help after the July 27 EF3 tornado, citing millions in damage to homes and public infrastructure. EV Infrastructure: Colorado is nearing a fully built-out statewide fast-charging network, with NEVI-funded sites now open and more in the pipeline—good news for SMBs tied to travel and logistics. Policy for SMBs: The SBA proposed major changes to small-business size standards, consolidating nearly 1,000 standards into 338 categories, with comments due Sept. 21. Tariffs Hit Main Street: Canada’s tariff response includes support “as long as necessary,” while Alberta’s CFIB urges lowering the small business tax rate. Hiring & Growth Capital: Ascendus, with MetLife Foundation and the Urban Institute, is convening on how small lines of credit plus coaching can move owners up. Tech for SMBs: WordPress fixed image handling in the browser, a practical speed/quality win for small business sites. Defense Innovation Jobs: TurbineOne opened a Maine defense AI hub (T1 MachineWorks) to speed prototypes and create 20+ jobs over five years.
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