AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoLocal Tax Fight: Lee County voters will decide whether to raise the homeowner property tax exemption, with supporters citing relief from rising bills and opponents warning it could squeeze funding for services. Small-Business Capital Access: Ulster County is launching a revolving loan fund for small businesses and nonprofits, offering low-interest fixed-rate loans from $7,500 to $150,000 for expansion and working capital. Cost Pressure on Main Street: Commercial LPG prices are being cut in India (including Rs 202 in Delhi and Rs 209 in Kolkata), giving traders and shopkeepers a rare operating-cost breather. Regulation & Licensing Changes: Ohio’s HB611 expands adult-use cannabis opportunities for qualifying medical operators, creating new cultivator/dispensary licensing pathways. Digital Tools for SMBs: WhatsApp is testing an “Offers & Updates” folder that could automatically move business messages out of users’ main inbox after a set period. SME Growth & Inclusion: Bangladesh Bank reports women and rural entrepreneurs lead sustainable finance disbursements, with MSMEs taking a large share of funding. Business Support Networks: Jamaica’s Kingston Creative is joining the SBDC network, bringing free/low-cost coaching to creative micro, small and medium enterprises.
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