AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAffordable Work Vehicles: Toyota plans to build its KEI-01 mini truck in Indiana from 2027, targeting farmers and urban businesses. The low-speed vehicle will initially be sold to corporate customers. AI Skills: A new Asia-Pacific fund will train workers at small and midsize businesses, alongside teachers and other groups, through 28 local partners across 19 markets. Disaster Relief: Eligible Arkansas small businesses affected by drought have until Dec. 7 to apply for federal economic injury loans of up to $2 million. Main Street Outlook: NFIB’s October optimism index was nearly unchanged at 97.8, while uncertainty eased; owners still cited inflation, labor shortages and tax concerns. Cross-Border Payments: VTB has removed fees for small and midsize businesses making direct transfers to Vietnam and opening or maintaining dong accounts. Flood Recovery: A Georgia candle shop owner says recent flooding wiped out her business, underscoring the steep recovery costs facing local firms after disasters.
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