AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSmall-Business Sentiment: A Citizens Financial Group Business Pulse survey finds optimism rising into Q4, with 54% of small business decision-makers expecting revenue growth over the next three months. Local Growth Gaps: A Next Street report on Chicagoland says the small-business support ecosystem has strengthened since 2018, but too few firms are turning help into sustained growth. Disaster Relief for SMBs: The SBA has opened low-interest disaster loans for Pine Ridge storm and flood victims, with up to $2M for businesses and nonprofits and a Nov. 27 deadline for physical-damage loans. Tax Policy for Food Donations: Rep. Darin LaHood introduced a House bill to create a 50% tax credit (capped) for businesses that donate prepared meals to qualifying nonprofits. Cybersecurity Pressure: Lawmakers are pushing for more help for small firms as cyberattacks increasingly threaten payments, operations, and supply chains. Labor Market Snapshot: Paychex reports small business employment is steady in September, with hourly earnings growth under 3%. AI for Operators: Meta says its Muse AI agent is expanding to help small businesses connect tools and handle more work.
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