AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSBA & Disaster Relief: Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers asked the SBA for a Rapid Disaster Declaration for spring storm and flooding damage, seeking eligibility for Marathon, Rock, Vernon and Waupaca counties so small businesses can access low-interest federal disaster loans. Small Business Finance: NFIB is pushing South Dakota Sen. Mike Rounds to permanently repeal the Beneficial Ownership Information mandate and to have FinCEN destroy already-submitted data, warning millions of small firms could face renewed compliance burdens. Hiring & Costs: Florida’s unemployment rate held steady in May, while NFIB says small-business hiring stayed “essentially flat,” with owners citing rising operating costs and difficulty finding qualified workers. Tax Basics for Owners: A guide explains why self-employed workers may want an EIN instead of using an SSN on W-9s, and how to apply. Supply Chain Boost: Maryland celebrated completion of the Howard Street Tunnel expansion at the Port of Baltimore, clearing the way for double-stack rail and aiming to move about 160,000 more containers annually. Community Business Support: United Way Space Coast named Kathryn Staczek Rudloff as its new president, bringing leadership from the weVENTURE Women’s Business Center at Florida Tech.
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