AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSmall Business Sentiment: NFIB says small business optimism fell in May to the lowest level since Oct. 2024 as inflation, fuel costs, and supply chain disruptions keep squeezing margins, with fewer owners planning capital spending. Trade & Security: U.S. Customs and Border Protection highlighted how CTPAT helps trusted small businesses cut inspections and speed border processing while strengthening supply chain security. Fraud Crackdown: DOJ says two contractors and executives will pay $21.3M to resolve False Claims Act allegations tied to federal contracts reserved for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. Disaster Relief: SBA announced low-interest disaster loans for drought-hit Mississippi businesses and private nonprofits, with Economic Injury Disaster Loans available for working capital losses. Policy Watch: Rep. Johnny Olszewski introduced a bill to require annual reporting on small business participation in federal contracting programs, aiming to boost transparency around certifications and approvals. Local Business Pressure: Mesa, Arizona’s flight school landing-fee plan is headed to a federal lawsuit as the FAA urges the city to pause. Energy Reliability: A report warns the Eastern power grid could run out of emergency peak capacity by June 2027, raising blackout risk for households and businesses.
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