AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSBA Spotlight: Bright Minds Academy in Hays, Kansas just won an SBA National Small Business Week award, with co-founders Andrea and Nick Felder recognized for building a multi-center rural childcare operation that employs about 100 staff. Local Growth & Community: In Santee, Village Pet & Feed’s owner Devon Julian was named California Small Business Person of the Year at the city council level, while Cullman, Alabama announced “Cullman Restaurant Week” (Sept. 10–21) to drive traffic for local eateries. Small Biz Meets Real-World Policy: Community Associations Institute filed a Supreme Court amicus brief challenging the Corporate Transparency Act’s reach, arguing it unfairly captures volunteer-run nonprofit associations. Cost Pressure Continues: UK entrepreneurs are warning that rising rates, payroll costs, and regulation are “strangling” small business growth. Tech/Capital Moves: FlexiLoans says it’s pushing Jaipur MSME lending toward Rs 200 crore by end-2026, citing faster, collateral-light demand.
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