AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSBA 8(a) Overhaul: The SBA proposed changes to its 8(a) program that would end race-based presumptions of social disadvantage for individually owned firms, while saying eligibility for tribes and Alaska Native corporations would stay intact. Tribal Eligibility Reaffirmed: The Defense Department reiterated that tribal and ANC participation is grounded in political status under federal law—not DEI—bolstering Native contracting expectations. COVID Relief Fraud Crackdown: Coordinated federal and local enforcement led to seven arrests and indictments tied to fraudulent PPP/EIDL applications totaling about $205,639. Energy Costs Pressure SMBs: In Colorado, a proposed settlement would still cut Xcel’s electric rate hike by 37%, but would remain the biggest utility jump in state history—an issue for residential and small-business customers. Trade Policy Update: A federal appeals court allowed the Trump administration to keep collecting a 10% global tariff while legal challenges continue, with refunds possible if tariffs are later ruled unlawful. Cybersecurity Warning for SMBs: The FBI warned of scammers posing as IT support to trick businesses into installing remote access tools and stealing data. Local Business Support: Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst highlighted Leah Jean Boutique as “Small Business of the Week,” spotlighting Main Street retail and community involvement.
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