AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSmall-Business Outlook: U.S. small-business optimism slipped to 97.9 in September, while new reports point to an AI divide: some owners are gaining ground, but many feel unprepared. Funding & Recovery: USDA grants totaling $1.024 million will support 11 Wisconsin rural business projects, including training and advice for entrepreneurs. Low-interest SBA disaster loans are also available to Walhalla businesses hit by September’s downtown fire. Market Access: Malaysia’s 2027 budget offers first-time halal certification grants of up to RM5,000, with larger grants for selected sectors; lawmakers also called for fairer e-commerce competition for local firms. India’s trade minister urged small exporters to use the new UK trade agreement, while calling for clearer guidance on tariffs and paperwork. Growth Tools: CTV ad platform PPINGG says it has passed 1,000 small-business customers, with monthly campaign spending topping $1 million. Main Street: Piscitello’s Home Center, a family hardware store serving Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley since 1958, plans to close Oct. 30.
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