AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoBeneficial Ownership Reporting Repeal: The U.S. Treasury finalized an end to Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting for U.S. companies, a move NFIB Alabama says protects 32+ million small businesses and spares owners major compliance costs while FinCEN commits to quickly destroying submitted personal data. Local Contract Wins: Cosmic Reliable Services, a woman-owned supplier, landed a three-year Los Angeles County Public Works master agreement—showing how SBA certification and better federal profiles can unlock government purchasing. AI for SMBs: Georgia Chamber Foundation and the U.S. Chamber Foundation brought free “Small Business B(AI)sics” training to Macon, aiming to help owners use practical AI to save time and grow. Manufacturing Support: SBA resources and programs are spotlighted for small manufacturers, including SBA-backed growth stories like Winton Machine’s automation push. Disaster Loans Deadline: Michigan tornado survivors and affected businesses/nonprofits have until Aug. 28 to apply for low-interest SBA disaster loans after FEMA denied some aid. Payments Tech: Visa and UMSI launched “U Accept,” turning an eligible smartphone into a contactless card reader for Philippine MSMEs—lowering hardware and onboarding barriers.
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