AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoSBA Disaster Relief: Indiana businesses and residents in dozens of counties can now apply for low-interest SBA disaster loans, with physical damage applications due Oct. 25 and economic injury applications due May 25. Workplace Safety: California lawmakers passed SB 1046 to protect outdoor workers in the Tijuana River Valley from transboundary pollution, directing CalOSHA to set safety standards for PPE, hazard communication, incident reporting and training. AI for SMBs: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s “Small Business B(AI)sics” program brought free AI training to small business owners in Battle Creek, covering practical uses in marketing, customer service and operations. Federal Contracting Rules: The SBA proposed a major overhaul of small-business size standards that would reclassify tens of thousands of contractors as “small,” expanding eligibility for federal programs and set-asides. Trade Pressure on SMBs: Wisconsin small businesses are bracing for higher costs and worse uncertainty as the U.S.-Canada tariff fight escalates, with border price swings hitting purchasing departments first. Energy Costs Debate: A House hearing is set to spotlight how state and local natural gas bans could raise costs for households and small businesses. Local Growth Watch: Glendale and Scottsdale ranked in the top 10 for small-business growth, driven by retail/hospitality activity, workforce expansion and customer demand.
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