AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPower Relief (Australia): From July 1, Australia’s Default Market Offer cuts electricity prices for most households and small businesses in NSW and southeast Queensland, with savings of up to about $229 a year for some smart-meter customers—renewables and batteries are doing the heavy lifting. SME Support (US): The SBA opened low-interest disaster loans for drought-hit small businesses and nonprofits across multiple states, aiming to cover economic injury. Banking Leadership (Philippines): Security Bank named JD Yap as new CFO, with a track record of expanding its SME business banking franchise. AI for Growth (CRM): INSIDEA became a HubSpot Elite Solutions Partner as more firms push AI-powered revenue operations. Energy Access (Nigeria): bPOWERd is expanding solar battery rentals into Lagos, hitting 60% of its six-month target in seven weeks. Cybercrime Warning: Researchers say a jailbroken Gemini AI was used in a long-running scheme mixing credential theft and crypto wallet heists. Local Business Pipeline (West Virginia): Upshur County’s $16.5m regional tourism and recreation hub is moving toward construction bids, with facilities meant to draw visitors and support nearby small businesses.
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