AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoGovernment Contracting: The U.S. Department of War awarded a $400M civil engineering services contract in the Pacific to three small-business teams, including 8(a)-eligible Native-owned firms, with work spanning bases and sites through 2031. AI & Regulation: Australia’s business groups warn against blanket AI data-center rules, saying “data centre panic” could push investment offshore; meanwhile, COSBOA argues federal support should help SMEs adopt AI safely and effectively, not just “basic” use. Local Business & Growth: A Wyoming revenue panel weighed energy taxes, including solar/nuclear power, and a proposal to swap property tax for a 2% sales tax—moves that could reshape operating costs for small firms. Small-Business Finance: Nairobi boda boda riders are pooling savings and using SACCO financing to expand into motorcycles and new businesses. Community Spotlight: A bank in Cave City, Arkansas, won a national community service award for tornado recovery support. SMB Tech & Fraud: SEON partnered with Exist Software Labs to expand fraud prevention and AML tools across Southeast Asia’s banking and fintech markets. Class-Action Notices: Multiple investor lawsuits (including Wix and others) are hitting tech and consumer names, with lead-plaintiff deadlines listed.
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