AGP Executive Report
Last update: 19 hours agoImmigration Pressure on Small Businesses: A new Trump administration move is cutting immigrants off from jobs, health care, and housing, using executive power and targeted regulations that can hit thousands of people at a time. Court Fight Over Wage Records: Delaware leaders are responding after a federal court ordered the state to release wage records tied to an ICE case, raising concerns about impacts on immigrant communities and small employers. Disaster Relief Updates: FEMA and the SBA added new in-person recovery center dates and locations for Maui County after the Kona Low flooding, with help for homeowners, renters, businesses, and nonprofits plus low-interest disaster loans. SBA Disaster Loans (More States): SBA also reminded Oklahoma businesses and residents about a June 30 deadline for adverse-weather loan applications, and Georgia wildfire victims can apply for low-interest disaster loans. Local Growth Watch: Raleigh-Cary ranks No. 4 for small business performance, driven by business formation and tech talent, while Salem, Ohio identified a $305M retail gap to guide future development. Hiring Reality Check: QuickBooks says summer hiring needs a faster plan, as teen job growth is expected to be weaker amid inflation and higher fuel costs. AI Use Still Needs Proof: A QuickBooks AI report finds many small firms use AI, but most struggle to measure whether it’s actually boosting results.
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