AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSmall Business Disaster Relief: SBA is offering low-interest drought disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofits in parts of Oklahoma and Kansas, with Economic Injury Disaster Loans aimed at covering operating costs when drought impacts cash flow. Food Supply Chain Support: USDA launched a Small Processors Action Plan and added $60M for the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program, targeting small and very small plants with faster help and clearer appeals while keeping food-safety standards. Fraud Crackdown: A federal case charges an Orlando man with mortgage and COVID-19 relief fraud, including false income on a mortgage application and overstated payroll for PPP/EIDL. Consumer Payments Pressure: In Cebu, fragmented digital payment systems are adding hidden bookkeeping and reconciliation costs for micro, small and medium businesses. Local Business Growth: Colorado’s SBDC network received $1.81M in federal funding to advise thousands of businesses and help secure capital. Retail Theft Enforcement: Suffolk County expanded a Retail Protection Partnership after charging 18 serial shoplifters tied to $110K+ in losses. Tech/Policy Watch: CFPB is being sued over a fair lending rule change under ECOA, with a July 21 effective date.
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