AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoDisaster Loans: Small businesses in six Utah counties hit by drought can apply for SBA working-capital loans of up to $2 million, with rates as low as 4%. The deadline is Dec. 10. Veteran Entrepreneurs: Vice President JD Vance pledged hundreds of millions of dollars this year to support veteran-owned businesses, with potentially billions more over the next few years. National Veterans Small Business Week runs Nov. 9–13, with the SBA highlighting access to financing, counseling and federal contracts. Franchise Policy: The International Franchise Association is urging Congress to pass the American Franchise Act, which would set a lasting standard for when franchisors share legal responsibility for franchisees’ employees. Local Financing: San Francisco voters backed creating a publicly controlled bank, a first for a U.S. city. The measure still faces hurdles before the bank can begin operating.
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