AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoLocal Business Boost: Pierpont Community & Technical College is hosting two public Fall Harvest Farmers’ Markets (Sept. 23 in Fairmont and Sept. 29 in Clarksburg) to connect students and neighbors with local farmers, makers, and small vendors. SMB Tech for Growth: askotter.ai launched AI agents that let small business owners manage SEO, ads, and website updates via text message, with performance updates sent back to owners. AI Skills Access: Verizon is funding a nationwide free AI training push with $70M, partnering with major tech firms and workforce groups to help job seekers and small businesses reskill. Digital Finance Inclusion: Mynt CEO Martha Sazon brought the Philippines’ digital financial inclusion story to the UN, citing growth in formal account ownership and ongoing gaps in access to credit. Policy & Supply Chains: Indonesia’s MSME ministry is designing programs to make medium firms the “bridge” linking micro and small businesses to supply chains, financing, and markets. Community & Commerce: Seattle’s Central Area Collaborative joined the “Pack the House” push to drive support for Black-owned restaurants, aiming to lift traffic and visibility. Housing Market Watch: New York State housing inventory rose again in August, with more homes for sale and higher median prices.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result. Feedback is welcome. Please let us know if you have any comments or suggestions about the AGP Executive Report.