AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoLocal Business Closures: Yohan’s Deli in Riverdale will close June 21 after nearly two decades, ending a family-run immigrant success story built from long hours and learning the business the hard way. Rural Talent Crunch: A Montana op-ed warns the rural veterinary shortage is worsening, with 17 counties flagged as critically underserved for food-animal vets—an issue that hits ranchers and small ag businesses directly. Small-Business Financing: Square Financial Services launched a 3.5% APY high-yield savings tier for Square sellers with $10,000+ balances, aiming to help SMBs build cash reserves. Hiring & Investment: Roanoke, Va. is set to welcome Austrian skincare/nutrition firm RINGANA, bringing 435 jobs and a major foreign investment win. Cost Pressure & Inflation: Nevada coverage highlights higher energy prices and inflation hitting households and small businesses, with voters pointing to rising costs as the real drag on Main Street. Community & Workforce Support: A job/resource fair in Lodi (July 16) offers free employer connections and local support for job seekers, including early access for veterans. Policy Watch: Fall River, Mass. adopted a one-hour liquor-license extension through July 31, 2026—aimed at supporting summer small-business activity.
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