AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTrade Pressure on Main Street: ProPublica reports northern Michigan border towns are getting squeezed as the U.S.-Canada tariff fight drags on, with local leaders saying they have little say and no clear relief in sight. Disaster Aid Deadlines: Wisconsin Emergency Management reminds storm and flood survivors (April 13–23) to apply for FEMA or SBA disaster help by Aug. 31. Hemp Rule Shock: A looming federal hemp ban could make most hemp products illegal by Nov. 12, pushing farmers and suppliers to lobby Congress for changes. AI Skills Gap for SMBs: The Conference Board finds many workers use generative AI, but only about a third get employer training—raising the risk that small businesses can’t scale beyond basic prompting. Local Business Friction: Corpus Christi residents are frustrated by a delayed Bass Pro Shops opening, turning a retail project into a public accountability fight. Ecommerce Reality Check: A guide highlights that unexpected costs drive cart abandonment (70%), underscoring how small retailers can lose sales even with strong traffic. Business Credit & Bankruptcy Signals: LendingTree analysis shows business bankruptcy filings up sharply year over year, a warning sign for cash-strapped SMBs.
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