AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSME Energy Subsidies: Malaysia opened applications for the Subsidised Diesel Control System (SKDS) for land-transport company vehicles used by registered micro and small businesses, with eligibility tied to JPJ business vehicle registration and applications via the MySubsidi portal. Local Business Growth: A Campbell River shipbuilder won a $74.7M RCMP contract to build three coastal patrol vessels, with plans to expand its workforce over the contract’s life. SMB Training & Tech Skills: Free AI training is running this summer across multiple Wisconsin counties, with both English and Spanish sessions aimed at helping owners get practical with AI. Health-Cost Pressure on Owners: A pushback is growing against the 340B drug pricing program, with critics arguing it drives up costs for Illinois patients and strains small-business health coverage. Payments & Fraud Risk: GoDaddy warned India’s crackdown on fake brand sites could make the internet less safe for legitimate businesses, raising concerns for SMBs that rely on online visibility. Community Commerce Recovery: Lahaina’s Front Street is set to see its first major storefront returns via an $8M pilot marketplace, signaling slow but real progress for local businesses after wildfire damage. Small-Business Capital Boost: Long Island’s LOCAL grant program awarded $5,000 each to 40 small businesses, including funding for AI and tech tools.
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