AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSBA Size Standards Overhaul: The U.S. Small Business Administration proposed major changes to small business size standards, aiming to simplify NAICS codes from nearly 1,000 categories to 338 broader groups and raise thresholds so more fast-growing firms can qualify for federal support. Energy Capital Push: The SBA and Department of Energy launched the SBIC-E initiative to spur private investment in energy technologies, pairing with existing SBA loan guarantees to help small energy businesses scale. Disaster Loan Deadline: Missouri private nonprofit groups hit by June 4-18 severe weather must apply for SBA physical damage disaster loans before Oct. 3. Mentoring Access: SCORE’s free one-on-one business mentoring returns in Pasadena-area libraries, with appointments required. Local Business Pressure: Corte Madera, California advanced a tobacco/nicotine sales ban that could force some small shops to close by Feb. 1, 2027. Online Marketplace Risk: An Etsy seller says “bruh” shirts were removed after a trademark complaint he calls “squatting,” highlighting how small sellers can get hit by platform takedowns. Workforce & Affordability Talk: A “Face the Nation” segment spotlighted affordability pressures and job-market resiliency, with officials discussing cost-of-living impacts on families and small businesses.
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