AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoTariff Pressure on Main Street: Connecticut breweries warn new U.S.-Canada tariffs could raise costs fast, with aluminum can supply and other inputs tied to Canada. Local Business Growth: Lake County, Indiana’s land bank is turning a long-vacant corridor building into “The Landing,” aiming to lease space for small entrepreneurs and pop-ups. Small-Business Spotlight (Iowa): Sen. Joni Ernst named Henningsen’s Meat Processing and The Bread Board as “Small Business of the Week,” highlighting locally rooted operators. Amazon Legal Fight: FTC and 22 states sued Amazon over alleged ad-auction surcharges that plaintiffs say overcharged small sellers by tens of billions. USDA Beef Push: USDA launched “Ranchers First” to help rebuild the cattle herd, including tools to reduce risk for retaining heifers and support for beginning ranchers. SBA & Fraud/Compliance: An Illinois business owner was charged over alleged misuse of COVID relief and unpaid employment taxes; separately, a Seattle firm agreed to pay over $1M tied to an allegedly improper PPP loan. Workforce Training Funding: Mott Community College won a $3.75M SBA grant to expand manufacturing workforce training. Policy Watch: Oregon’s packaging EPR law survived a court challenge, offering a roadmap for other states facing similar fights. Logistics Shift: UPS is reorganizing to lean harder into global logistics, not just last-mile parcels.
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