AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSBA Disaster Relief: California small businesses and private nonprofits hit by the 2025 late-December storm have until Nov. 3 to apply for low-interest SBA disaster loans, including Economic Injury Disaster Loans for working capital and bills tied to the disruption. Local Business Growth: Stanislaus County launched a Business One Stop website to help entrepreneurs start, run, expand, or transition businesses, with procurement info, workforce resources, and a CDFI directory. Procurement Access: Indiana rolled out an Indiana Small Business Program to expand state contracting opportunities for qualified Indiana firms by boosting points under the Buy Indiana approach. Community + Markets: The Berbice Expo opened with 180+ booths and a push for smaller producers to reach new customers, while Virginia’s Wine Month spotlighted growers and winemakers with federal disaster support for frost-affected vineyards. AI for SMEs: UW-Platteville is hosting a free AI clinic for business owners and entrepreneurs, and Ghana urged SMEs to use digital tools to cut waste and improve productivity. Startup Funding: PaleBlueDot AI closed a $200M Series C valuing it at $3.2B, underscoring continued investor appetite for AI infrastructure.
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