AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDisaster Relief Deadline: Wildfire survivors in the Los Angeles area have until June 30 to accept approved SBA disaster loans, with SBA urging borrowers to use the MySBA portal or recovery centers before undisbursed funds become case-by-case. Immigration & Work Authorization: DACA renewal delays are putting jobs and driver’s licenses at risk as USCIS processes renewals but some applicants still face long waits. Local Farming & Small Business Training: A Harvey, Louisiana aquaponics center is “farming farmers,” growing lettuce using fish-tank water and teaching entrepreneurs while planning expansion and school partnerships. Workforce Gap Push: America’s Workforce Academy highlights the growing skilled-trades shortfall, warning businesses may struggle to hire as demand rises. Accounting & SMB Tools: New guidance rounds up QuickBooks alternatives and omnichannel retail basics, focusing on faster operations and smoother customer experiences. Fraud Watch: A report flags “fraud-fluencers” selling scam tutorials that target federal programs, drawing federal attention. Community Business Impact: A New York City plan to build city-owned grocery stores is facing criticism for lacking a small-business impact study on nearby mom-and-pop grocers. Small Business Contracting Policy: SBA’s proposed changes to the 8(a) program raise alarms for minority-owned firms, including Alaska Native corporations.
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