AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoLocal Business Support: Nashville has passed incentives for legacy businesses and workforce development, while expanding an existing property investment program. Applications for legacy-business grants are expected to open in November. Access to Finance: Stripe is using FedEx data to widen small businesses’ access to financing, while a new local Business Growth Gallery in Fort Myers aims to help owners sharpen their marketing and grow. Sales and Operations: Walmart is adding negotiated shipping rates and order-management tools for Marketplace sellers using ShipStation. Manufacturing: The SBA awarded $8.9 million to support small manufacturers’ supply chains. Awards: The SBA has opened nominations for its 2027 National Small Business Week awards.
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