AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSmall-Business Recognition: Kansas’ Bright Minds Academy (Hays) just won an SBA National Small Business Week award, spotlighting how rural operators can scale with SBA-backed help—co-founders Andrea and Nick Felder were honored alongside local and federal officials. Disaster Relief & Cash Flow: The SBA opened low-interest disaster loans for New York and parts of neighboring states hit by drought and excessive heat, while Michigan prepares door-to-door damage assessments with FEMA and the SBA after flooding. Funding Moves: Drone defense firm Red Cat priced a public stock offering to raise about $225M, and NIIC in Indiana furloughed staff temporarily as federal reimbursements lagged. Local Growth & Hiring: Delaware’s EDGE 2.0 grant competition awarded $1.15M to nine entrepreneur and STEM winners, and Maui County launched $150K for financial literacy programs. Policy Pressure on Operators: Independent restaurants are pushing back on immigration enforcement, credit card fees, and delivery/tech terms that squeeze margins.
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