AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPrices and Costs: U.S. inflation climbed to 3.7% in September from a year earlier, with prices up 0.6% month to month. Higher fuel costs add pressure for small businesses already managing tight operating budgets. Disaster Relief: The SBA is offering Wisconsin businesses hit by drought working-capital loans of up to $2 million, with rates as low as 4% and applications open through May 17, 2027. Manufacturing Support: California’s new Made in California program aims to help local manufacturers find customers, contracts and export markets; the state also announced $10.4 million for Central Valley manufacturing and workforce projects. Defense Suppliers: The Pentagon and SBA signed an agreement to expand capital access for small manufacturers in the defense industrial base. Access to Capital: Stewards and payments firm Rain plan a business card that would let qualified small businesses draw on approved financing as needed; the companies say details and availability are still to come.
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