AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoLocal Retail Spotlight: Fresh Market at Hershey Towne Square is turning its Food Hall into a small-business hub, with an expanded lineup of locally owned, chef-driven vendors plus a dedicated Farmers Market under the same roof. Retail Advocacy: NRF named Pretty Thai an “America’s Retail Champion,” highlighting how independent shops are stepping into public policy to protect small retailers. Community Markets: Forest Lake’s July calendar leans hard into local vendors, from a weekly farmers market to summer markets and author events at a new bookstore. Small-Business Resilience: NFU Mutual found UK shoppers are still worried about the future of small firms, even as many keep buying from independents—cost is the biggest sticking point. SME Growth Programs: Al Salam Bank teamed with Procural to give SME clients a digital network for procurement and tender opportunities. Funding for Entrepreneurs: Kenya’s NYOTA program is backing youth-led salons and furniture makers in Tharaka Nithi, while Lesotho’s RVCL+ push is helping agro-processing and light manufacturing firms reach new trade fairs. Disaster Relief: SBA opened disaster loan applications for Wisconsin storm victims, including options for businesses and private nonprofits. Local Business Climate: Leon County is weighing whether it can challenge Florida’s new DEI restrictions in court. Tech Disruption Watch: Australia’s Telstra outage is a reminder that small businesses rely on mobile connectivity for payments and operations.
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