AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoRight-to-Repair Push: South Africa’s Competition Commission is drafting tougher rules for electronics repair, targeting manufacturer limits on spare parts, repair info, software, and diagnostics—an issue that can raise costs and squeeze small repair shops. Visa Cost Shock for Employers: DHS proposes a new $103,265 fee for H-1B cap petitions, which could sharply raise hiring costs for small firms that rely on foreign talent. Local Revenue Relief (NJ): New Jersey made cocktails-to-go permanent, letting restaurants and bars keep an off-premises revenue stream that helped during COVID. Customer Experience & Growth: A Colorado festival, Outside Days, reported $42.15M in 2026 economic impact, while a Casper soda shop plans an East-side expansion driven by repeat customer demand. SME Time Crunch: UK research says most SME leaders are stuck in day-to-day work, with rising costs and balancing growth as top pain points. Data Center Ratepayer Protection: Nashville’s NES is setting a framework for large-load data center requests and adopting a ratepayer protection pledge to prevent higher bills for households and small businesses.
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