AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoSMB Banking & Cash Flow: Fifth Third rolled out “Fifth Third for Business,” a digital-first small-business banking experience aimed at faster payments, smoother cash management, and quicker access to capital for 240,000+ customers. Retail Growth for Local Makers: New Orleans’ Morial Convention Center is gearing up for its WIN Pitch Smart – Retail Ready competition (June 11), with 40+ applicants chasing shelf placement at Dutch’s Corner, serving nearly 800,000 visitors a year. Community Business Support: New Hampshire Community Loan Fund awarded $100,000 in “accelerator” grants to 29 small businesses, pairing money with technical help for farm/food and other local operators. Hiring Signals: A strong May jobs report (172,000 jobs added; unemployment 4.3%) lines up with rising small-business creation and hiring momentum. Policy & Access to Finance: Guyana’s National Assembly is set to reconvene with a package including a Guyana Development Bank Bill to expand affordable, long-term SME lending. Local Business Spotlight: East Williamsburg won $20M in grants to upgrade corridors, public spaces, workforce programs, and housing—aimed at supporting small business owners.
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