AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSME Support & Inclusion: Vermont’s Professionals of Color Network launched Equity Exchange, an online portal matching BIPOC entrepreneurs and jobseekers with white allies offering free professional services. Local Business Growth: NSW Small Business Month spotlights the rise of microbusinesses in the state—now 63% of small firms—driven by tech and flexible work. Cash Access Policy: New Zealand’s Reserve Bank published findings from its Keeping Cash Local consultation, with most respondents backing a standard for cash services. Small-Business Tech: OpenAI rolled out Workspace, an AI-first productivity suite aimed at competing with Microsoft Office. AI for SMBs (and risk): Meta expanded Muse for small businesses, but a reported incident shows how agent permissions can go wrong fast. Regulation & Costs: Australia’s card surcharge ban starts, but some small shops warn they’re still confused and could face higher costs. Energy Politics: The U.S. Senate failed to advance the Ratepayer Protection Act that would require data centers to cover grid upgrade costs. Hiring & Operations: Everett proposed major changes to its business and occupation tax code, raising exemptions for smaller firms. Community Business Awards: Boston opened nominations for the Legacy Business Awards honoring 10+ year neighborhood anchors.
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