AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAI Lending & Trust: AI is speeding up small-business lending decisions, but lenders are now competing on what tech can’t automate—trust and what happens after funding. Tech Controls for SMBs: Microsoft is rolling out in-meeting toggles so Teams users can turn off Copilot-style features, a move aimed at easing privacy backlash. Disaster Relief for Main Street: Hawaii County launched a Kona low recovery grant program with up to $10,000 for eligible small businesses, with an Aug. 31 deadline. Cybersecurity Warning: A roundup of major 2026 breaches highlights how even heavy spending can still fail against phishing and other attacks—another reminder for SMBs to tighten basics. Fraud Crackdown: A man was sentenced to four years for $2M in COVID-era PPP fraud, underscoring ongoing enforcement risk for small borrowers. Housing Policy: The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act became law, pushing faster housing reviews and coordination—potentially easing costs that hit small businesses too. SBA/USDA Deregulation Path: SBA and USDA set up a lawfare complaint portal to help farmers and small businesses flag regulatory abuse. Data Center Power Backlash: North Carolina repealed a data-center electricity tax break, joining Virginia—cost pressure is rising as AI builds out. Small Business Recognition: SBA opened nominations for the 2026 National Small Business Week Awards, spotlighting local job creators.
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