AGP Executive Report
Last update: 13 minutes agoSmall-Business Capital Access: NYC is rolling out zero-interest loans up to $60,000 for low- and moderate-income entrepreneurs via a partnership with the Hebrew Free Loan Society, targeting neighborhoods with high storefront vacancy and historically marginalized communities. Policy & Taxes: Australia’s Labor plans to push controversial capital gains tax and negative gearing changes to parliament despite warnings they could hurt startups and productivity. Local Business Support & Community: Yucaipa’s Smiles 4 Seniors held its Umbrella Awards, spotlighting local businesses like Soaring Swine Acres for community-building. Tech for SMBs: Kiwibank is launching open banking for business accounts, enabling faster payments and data sharing with fintech partners. Regulation That Hits Operators: New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill unveiled a plan to make data centers “pay their fair share,” aiming to protect ratepayers and require more grid and community investment. Fraud Risk for Investors: A report says Voodoo Brewing investors were told their money was likely gone after a sale email—another reminder to vet crowdfunding deals. AI Costs for Consumers: Meta begins charging for its AI chatbot with paid tiers, which could affect how SMBs budget for AI tools.
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