AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSkills & Jobs: Stratford College officially opened its new Heat Pump Training Centre after £1.1m Local Skills Improvement Fund support, aiming to upskill heating engineers, plumbers and electricians for low-carbon construction. Local Business Support: The UK’s Small Business Week got a boost from New Forest District Council, which says small firms are key to the £6.4bn local economy and is pushing an updated strategy on skills, enterprise and town-centre growth. SME Finance & Policy: The U.S. SBA announced an agency-wide reorganization to cut duplication and improve efficiency and accountability for small-business services. AI for SMBs: A WTX Small Business Summit workshop series in Texas kicks off with free sessions on using AI in day-to-day operations, with more on refinancing and credit repair. Community-Led Entrepreneurship: Cape Town’s Cruise Terminal is getting a Circular Maker Space backed by the Craft and Design Institute to help local designers commercialise products with tools, networks and support. Women in Business: Lancashire’s Enterprise Vision Awards (EVAs) named 29 women finalists across sectors from hospitality to engineering and creative industries.
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