AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoDigital Safety: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. called for stronger cybersecurity to protect consumers and MSMEs as online commerce grows. Google also announced $6 million to help communities and small businesses across Asia-Pacific recognize and prevent scams. Small-Business Support: Stratford-area creative entrepreneurs can apply for training, coaching and grants of up to $5,000; Queens Economic Development Corporation awarded five local businesses $1,000 each. Energy Costs: Florida regulators rejected Duke Energy’s plan to place data centers in a rate class subsidized by households and small businesses, avoiding a potential shift of costs onto smaller customers. Local Growth: Meridian welcomed Posh Point Needlepoint downtown, while Springfield’s Sheehan Brothers Vending marks 70 years in business, growing from a small gumball route into a regional food and beverage provider. Founder Story: Dallas bakery Sweet Addison’s, launched from its founder’s apartment kitchen, is on track to exceed $3 million in revenue this year.
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