AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSBA Lending Push: The SBA says it’s expanding small business lending with bigger loans, a rural push, and more focus on manufacturing, including a Georgia update on the agency’s priorities. Women’s Business Centers: SBA announced a $6 million competition to modernize Women’s Business Centers, with proposals due Aug. 10. R&D Tax Credit Deadline Clarified: A new reminder says the key 2022 R&D tax credit refund windows run to Sept. 15 (partnerships/S corps) or around Oct. 15 (C corps), not July 6. Electric Bills & Data Centers: Ohio lawmakers advanced proposals to slow future utility rate hikes, targeting rising costs tied to heavy electricity demand from data centers. AI Data Center Eminent Domain Fight: Landowners across rural states are challenging eminent domain efforts for transmission lines built mainly to serve AI campuses. Credit-Building Without Personal Risk: BCCSupplies launched an EIN-only commercial installment tradeline aimed at helping founders build business credit without SSNs or personal guarantees. Main Street Payments Pain: A survey finds payment friction is costing local businesses customers, even when operators don’t realize it. Disaster Help for Small Businesses: FEMA opened a new Milwaukee Disaster Recovery Center and SBA continues disaster loan outreach for storm-impacted areas. Trade Tariff Anxiety: Small businesses in Southwest Florida are bracing for new 50% tariffs on certain Canadian goods that could raise input costs.
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