AGP Executive Report
Last update: 19 hours agoSmall Business Markets & Local Pride: Pelham’s Friday’s Child Flea is expanding to 32 vendors at Old Town Hall, while Downtown Grimsby brings back its Canadian Flag Program with 40+ flags installed at participating shops through Remembrance Day. Regional Tourism Branding: Southern and Southeast Ohio unveiled a unified tourism brand, “Ohio’s Rolling Hills,” aiming to boost visitor awareness and local economies. Policy & Compliance for Micro Businesses: South Africa’s Spaza Shop Support Fund is moving forward with registration and verification progress, but compliance failures remain a hurdle for hundreds of applicants. Disaster Relief for SMBs: FEMA and the SBA updated Maui County recovery center schedules for flood-impacted homeowners, renters, businesses, and nonprofits. Tech for SMB Growth: Zendesk pledged $100M to help startups with AI-powered customer support via “Zendesk for Startups.” Cross-Border Trade Push: DHL Express targets double-digit shipment growth in the Philippines and says SMEs are key to its expansion, supported by its GoTrade training push.
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