AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAviation & Trade Shock: A push to remove CBP officers from Newark Liberty could strand American travelers, disrupt cargo, and hit small-business shoppers tied to international visitors—an estimated $8B annual loss is on the table. Inflation Pressure on Main Street: Mohawk Valley small businesses are feeling rising gas, food, electricity, housing, and healthcare costs, with chambers and lawmakers hunting for relief. Cost-of-Living at the Register: A Bangor-area grocery price check found shoppers often need to compare multiple stores and sales to manage higher beef and produce costs. Local Economic Boost: Pennsylvania’s Main Street Matters is investing $17.2M across 56 projects to revitalize downtowns and support small businesses. Disaster Aid Access: Hawaii County residents can apply for Kona-low recovery grants (deadline June 14), with FEMA and local recovery centers offering help. Payment Friction for Small Eateries: Some restaurants still take only cash to avoid credit card fees, keeping a low-tech option alive for tight margins. AI ROI Reality Check: Uber is questioning whether AI spending is delivering measurable customer gains—another reminder to small firms to track costs vs. results. Fair Lending Fight: A coalition sued the CFPB over a rule it says could weaken decades of fair-lending protections.
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