AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoNew Business Spotlight: Drip 712 just opened in Sheldon, Iowa, expanding the IV hydration franchise after demand pushed it beyond Okoboji—another example of health-focused concepts scaling fast with local ribbon-cutting support. Local Water Crisis: In Subic, Zambales, a state of water emergency was declared after chronic service failures left residents and businesses without reliable water, with the mayor warning the city could take over operations if problems persist. Small-Business Awards & Recognition: Kansas’ Bright Minds Academy (Hays) received an SBA National Small Business Week award, while California’s Village Pet & Feed in Santee earned SBA “Small Business Person of the Year” honors. Policy Pressure: Community Associations Institute filed an amicus brief at the U.S. Supreme Court challenging the Corporate Transparency Act’s reach to volunteer-run nonprofit community groups. Community & Growth: North Bay manufacturers got $2.23M from FedNor to respond to trade pressures, and a new boutique in Sparta, Arkansas, is betting on locally made goods to draw customers downtown.
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