AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSME Training & Skills: Rise Above Partners is rolling out free AI training for small business owners across multiple Wisconsin counties (plus a virtual option) from mid-July through August, with English and Spanish sessions. Government Support for Micro & Small Firms: Malaysia opened applications for subsidised diesel under the SKDS, aimed at registered micro and small businesses using qualifying business vehicles, with applications via MySubsidi. Local Market Recovery for Main Street: Maui’s Lahaina Front Street is set to welcome its first storefronts back via an $8M pilot marketplace, as commercial permits and operator returns slowly pick up. Grants for Growth: Long Island Association and Optimum handed $5,000 grants to 40 small businesses, including a Freeport recipient using funds to expand operations and invest in AI tools. SME Finance Access: St. Kitts and Nevis will hold a Q2 press conference focused on agriculture, sports, and small business programmes, while Ghana’s Apex Bank warns community banks to meet capital rules or face sanctions. Business Expansion & Jobs: Campbell River’s Ocean Pacific Marine won a $74.7M RCMP contract to build three coastal patrol vessels, with expected hiring growth over the contract life. SME Confidence: A Mastercard index reports 81% of Nigerian SMEs are confident about the year ahead, with strong momentum toward digital and online payments.
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