AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAI Marketing Shift: Social9 says it’s built Generative Engine Optimization and Answer Engine Optimization into its workflow so brands can get cited in ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews. Local Business Boost: San Francisco will temporarily reopen the Fillmore Heritage Center through December to host events led by local artists and small businesses. Street Vendor Funding: NYC’s budget proposal would add about $20.5M to expand licensing and support for street vendors, including major money for health and small business services. SME Access to Credit: GCash’s Fuse Financing highlights how in-app, digital-footprint-based underwriting is helping MSMEs move into formal loans. SME Sustainability Tools: Asean and East Asia groups will roll out a “circular business check” for SMEs, piloted in the Philippines, Indonesia, and Thailand. Health & Regulation: FDA issued draft guidance to cut unnecessary animal testing in nonclinical cancer drug safety studies. Small Business Wins Grant: A Fargo venue operator received a $4.4M SBA Shuttered Venue Operators Grant during COVID, now under audit scrutiny. Local Growth via Tourism: Bronx tourism leaders push for $35M in city budget investment to drive jobs and visitor spending.
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