AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoLocal Food Partnership: Oceanside’s Secret Vegan Kitchen is teaming up with Malverne’s Crossroads Farm to buy fresher, locally grown produce and reduce food-safety risk for customers. Disaster Relief Deadline: Wisconsin storm and flooding victims have until Aug. 31 to apply for FEMA help or SBA physical disaster loans, with online, phone, or recovery-center options. Small-Business Lending in Cannabis: FundCanna says cannabis operators still struggle to access capital due to federal and banking limits, and argues disciplined lending can help businesses grow. Regulatory Push for Less Red Tape: U.S. Sen. Rick Scott introduced a bill to force agencies to better weigh the economic costs of rules on small firms and consider lighter alternatives. SME Financing Boost (Africa): EBRD launched a $100M loan facility with KCB Bank Kenya, reserving portions for women-led SMEs and green investments, plus support to improve loan access. Women-Owned SME Funding (Nigeria): Katsina’s KASEDA disbursed over N1B in interest-free loans to about 1,500 MSMEs. Tech for Business Sales: Vast Edge unveiled AI-powered CPQ enhancements aimed at helping organizations build tailored quoting and pricing workflows faster. Tourism/MICE Business: Santo Domingo’s SDQ MICE 2026 returns Sept. 21-23 with a new buyer-selection partnership to drive deals for local suppliers.
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