AGP Executive Report
Last update: 15 minutes agoSBA Funding for Women’s Business Centers: The U.S. Small Business Administration announced a $6 million competition to modernize Women’s Business Centers in states where funding hasn’t kept pace, with proposals due Aug. 10. Workforce & Cash-Flow Reality Check: A new consumer/operator survey highlights how “payment friction” quietly drives customers away—many small businesses don’t realize how often checkout problems cost sales. Local Business Support & Grants: Denver Urban Renewal Authority awarded nearly $1M in Community STAND grants to nonprofits and small businesses, including Sun Valley Kitchen & Community Center. Market Access Push: Namibia’s investment promotion board says it’s moving beyond networking to help SMEs land contracts and expand exports via the South Africa–Namibia Business Forum and follow-up support. Regulatory Pressure on Food Supply Chain: In Los Angeles, Lineage Logistics faces a Tuesday deadline to add odor controls after a Boyle Heights cold-storage fire sparked hundreds of complaints. Tech for SMBs: Vivideo.ai expanded its AI video platform with multi-model workflows and more avatar/voice options aimed at small teams and creators. Franchise Policy Win: The International Franchise Association praised House committee passage of the American Franchise Act, now headed to the House floor.
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