AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPublic-Sector Support: Maryland’s annual small-business summit brought more than 800 entrepreneurs and partners together to connect businesses with state programs and government contracts. Finance & Tools: The SBA launched a platform to speed 7(a) loan processing; HSBC and Stripe also rolled out Tap to Pay for UK small businesses. Outlook & Oversight: Small-business optimism held steady in October as uncertainty eased, while watchdogs warned that billions in business awards were misspent as the SBA expands eligibility. Local Pressures: Flooding has devastated some small businesses, while rising costs and construction disruption continue to challenge local traders.
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