AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoConsumer & Small-Business Costs: Corpay (FleetCor) agreed to a $100M FTC settlement over hidden fuel-card fees, with customers able to seek refunds. Immigration & Hiring: Trump renewed a $100,000 H-1B fee and ordered agencies to scrutinize employers’ recent or planned layoffs when reviewing petitions and visas. Local Crime & Retail Security: A San Francisco running store was burglarized for the fourth time in under two years, highlighting how repeat targeting hits small retailers hard. Merchant Financing: Ecobank launched a digital lending facility for merchants using transaction history (up to Shs70M), aiming to ease working-capital gaps without collateral. SMB Policy & Restructuring: Congress passed a bill permanently expanding Subchapter V and Chapter 13 debt limits for small business bankruptcies, potentially giving more firms a faster, cheaper path. Business Support: Iowa SBDC named Anna Woodward to lead regional no-cost counseling across 12 counties. Energy & Affordability: Nevada’s consumer watchdog is collecting input on data centers and power costs, with small-business ratepayers invited to weigh in. Weather & Operations: El Niño impacts are intensifying in Peru, with widespread heat and alerts that could disrupt local supply chains.
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