AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoDisaster Aid: The SBA is offering low-interest loans to Minnesota small businesses and nonprofits hit by Boundary Waters wildfires, including for working-capital costs even when there’s no physical damage. Veteran Entrepreneurs: A new $3.75 million SBA grant will fund training and mentorship to help veteran-owned businesses compete for federal contracts. Small-Business Services: Bookkeeping firm Inkle acquired Finally’s bookkeeping division, adding staff and expanding support for U.S. owner-operated businesses, contractors, clinics and restaurants. Main Street Costs: Rising health insurance premiums are squeezing small employers, with one Atlanta restaurant facing a coverage crisis. Local Growth: Oceana County is gaining residents and housing, but more workers commute elsewhere; local leaders see small-business support and continued housing development as priorities.
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