AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoJobs: U.S. employers added 165,000 jobs in October, more than twice expectations, with gains spread fairly evenly among small, midsize and large companies. Unemployment edged down to 4.1%. Disaster Relief: The SBA is offering low-interest loans to businesses hit by recent fires, floods and storms, while recovery centers are helping flood-affected owners navigate assistance. Wisconsin businesses affected by July storms face a Dec. 7 application deadline. SBA Programs: The agency launched iCAP to streamline small-business loan processing and is seeking public feedback on proposed changes to its size standards. Contractors and other firms have until Nov. 20 to comment.
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