AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoIndependent Contractor Fight (NJ): New Jersey’s independent-contractor “ABC test” rules are set to take effect Oct. 1, and critics warn the changes could raise costs and make it harder for parents, caregivers, retirees, military spouses, and entrepreneurs to earn a living. AI Skills Push (Verizon): Verizon is investing $70M to expand AI training for job seekers, small businesses, and educators, partnering with major nonprofits to close the AI readiness gap. Small-Business Tech (Amazon/SumUp): Amazon’s Seller Assistant adds 24/7 automation and a Claude integration via a selling-partner plugin, while SumUp launches POS Plus for restaurants and cafes with floor planning, order management, and accounting sync. Disaster Relief (NY): Gov. Kathy Hochul requested SBA physical disaster declarations for July flooding in multiple Hudson Valley counties, which could unlock low-interest loans for businesses and homeowners. Energy Costs/Data Centers (Texas): New research looks at whether data-center growth is driving higher residential electricity bills in Texas and other states. Local Commerce (Markets): Cedar Rapids’ Vintage Market Days returns Sept. 25–27 with about 85 small vendors. Business Risk (GoDaddy): GoDaddy faces a securities-fraud class action tied to customer acquisition disclosures, with a lead-plaintiff deadline of Oct. 26.
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