AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoSBA Manufacturing Push: The SBA is rolling out a new $50M competitive grant effort (up to 10 organizations) to help small manufacturers get hands-on training and technical assistance through “Manufacturing in America Empower to Grow (E2G).” Tariff Legal Rollercoaster: The Trump administration asked a federal appeals court to pause a ruling blocking its Section 122 tariffs, warning a halt could trigger import surges—while businesses are already seeing some tariff refunds land. Disaster Relief on the Move: FEMA, state, and local teams are starting flood damage assessments in Michigan, and the SBA is reminding Illinois firms to apply for drought-related disaster loans by June 1. Small Business Spotlight: Kansas’ Bright Minds Academy in Hays won an SBA National Small Business Week award for rural growth, while Rhode Island’s digital-identity worries are rising fast, according to a new survey. Payments & Compliance: PayPal agreed to waive about $30M in fees to settle a DOJ probe tied to its minority business initiative.
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