AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSBA & Federal Contracting: The SBA is rolling out a “Freedom 250” Supplier Matchmaking Expo in Washington, D.C., with one-on-one meetings for small firms and a $1M Million-Dollar Pitch Competition judged by Nicki Minaj, Grant Cardone and Joe Gebbia. Regulatory Process: SBA also published a final rule ending its long-standing voluntary notice-and-comment approach for certain rulemaking actions, aiming to streamline how rules are made. AI Visibility for SMBs: Fast Hippo Media’s 2026 benchmark says most U.S. service businesses score poorly for AI search recommendations—about 70% of potential AI visibility remains untapped. Trade & Tariffs: Schumer introduced a bill to revoke and refund Trump’s latest tariff hikes on Canada, warning small businesses and families are paying the price. Consumer/Marketplace Pressure: Colorado joined the FTC and 21 states suing Amazon over alleged ad-auction manipulation and improper surcharges that could hit small advertisers. Disaster Relief: SBA disaster loans are available for severe-weather damage in Randolph and Saline Counties, with other Illinois storm assessments underway for possible federal aid.
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