AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTax Relief: Batangas City will exempt existing and future electric-vehicle charging stations from local business and property taxes for five years, aiming to encourage investment in charging infrastructure. Workforce Costs: Guam businesses earned $17.4 million in tax credits through apprenticeships in fiscal 2026, up 38% from the previous year; the program helps employers train workers while offsetting costs. Small-Business Lending: The SBA’s new iCAP platform is designed to speed delivery of 7(a) loans, a key source of financing for small firms. AI Tools: Meta has formed a sales group to market AI to small businesses, as providers compete to bring the technology to smaller customers. Business Climate: Victoria’s business conditions fell to the weakest level among Australian states in October, with higher interest rates, cost pressures and election uncertainty weighing on confidence.
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