AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHousing Fraud Fallout: Atlanta Housing Authority senior VP Tracy Jones was sentenced to prison and ordered to pay restitution after a scheme that included fraudulent Section 8 applications for her own rental property and pandemic relief fraud. Disaster Relief for SMBs: The SBA opened a Business Recovery Center on Saipan for businesses and nonprofits hit by Super Typhoon Sinlaku, with walk-in help starting May 26. Energy Watch: Texas solar is set to beat coal on the ERCOT grid for the first time in 2026—good news for small firms eyeing cleaner, potentially cheaper power. Local Business Spotlight: Kansas City small businesses are cashing in on World Cup demand with themed food and merch. Manufacturing Funding: The SBA announced up to $50M in grants to expand training and technical help for small manufacturers through its Empower to Grow program. Small Business Recognition: VermontBiz and the SBA will honor 2026 Vermont Small Business Persons of the Year in Burlington on June 11.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.