AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSmall-Business Financing: North Carolina hemp processor Renaissance Fiber secured $2.24 million, including $2 million in SBA-backed financing, to launch commercial production. The company says early flexible funding helped unlock bank financing. Local Growth: Kokomo’s Olive Tree Boutique won $10,000 in a business pitch contest to expand its products, bring embroidery in-house and reach wholesale customers. Bluevine’s 2026 metro ranking named Colorado Springs the top city for small businesses, followed by Denver. Payments: Klarna is expanding to Fiserv’s Commerce Hub after launching at 100,000 U.S. merchant locations through Clover, giving more small businesses a way to offer installment payments. SBA Support: The agency is seeking Iowa nominations for its 2027 small business awards, while Grand Canyon-area businesses affected by floods can apply for disaster loans. Holiday Outlook: Small businesses are forecast to capture a record $118 billion in holiday spending this season.
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