AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDisaster Relief: The SBA is offering low-interest loans to businesses and nonprofits hit by recent storms and wildfires, with application deadlines approaching in several areas. West Virginia businesses affected by August flooding can apply for assistance, while a Guam recovery center is helping Bavi survivors with applications ahead of a Dec. 7 deadline. Access to Capital: PeopleFund is expanding in Texarkana with small-business loans, grants tied to training and business advising, including options for borrowers who may struggle to qualify at traditional banks. Rural Investment: USDA says it invested nearly $25 billion in rural communities nationwide in fiscal 2026, including more than $1 billion in Louisiana, for infrastructure and other local priorities. Tariff Costs: Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer is pushing legislation to repeal recent tariffs, arguing they are raising costs for small businesses; the proposal would also refund some duties.
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