AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEmployee Benefits: Covered California for Small Business set an average 8.6% rate increase for 2027 and added Western Health Advantage as a carrier. Enrollment hit a record, with 82,905 people covered. Startup Finance: Malaysia’s KL20 initiative targets RM700 million in venture investment and up to 3,500 more active startups by 2030. Rules & Compliance: California’s AB 2116 extends financing-law licensing requirements to providers of factoring and merchant cash advances; small businesses in England also face new recycling rules from March 2027. Security & AI: New warnings say small firms are lagging on cybersecurity and often fail to review how they use AI. A new cyberincident helpline promises a callback within two hours. Small-Maker Support: The Pentagon and SBA have agreed to expand support for small manufacturers in the defense supply chain.
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