AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSBA & small-business support: The U.S. SBA keeps pushing help for owners, with free June workshops on finance, marketing and AI, plus disaster relief resources still available for affected states. Tariffs hit SMBs: Senate Democrats say tariff refunds for small businesses are still past due after courts kept Trump’s 10% global tariffs in place for now while legal fights continue. Labor & compliance: A new spotlight on paid vs. unpaid interns warns small firms to avoid misclassification risks. AI policy pressure: Apple is pushing back on a proposed U.S. bill that would curb big-platform power and protect small businesses’ access to data and features. Local business impact from big events: World Cup roadblocks and Midtown delivery bans are expected to disrupt taxis and restaurants, with truck restrictions catching some businesses off guard. Broadband for underserved areas: California’s CPUC approved $18.2M for rural fiber, regional planning, and digital inclusion grants. Business growth coaching: Bermuda’s BEDC is offering practical chartered-accountant training for owners to “own a machine, not a job.” Local zoning push: A group in Stamford is pitching Wall Street zoning changes to encourage walkable, mixed-use growth.
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