AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCybersecurity for SMBs: A new push for managed security services argues small businesses can’t keep up with 24/7 threat monitoring on their own, pointing to outside SOC support as the practical fix. Data center cost pressure: Rep. Kathy Castor filed the Ratepayer Protection Act to stop families and local businesses from footing the bill for AI data center power and grid upgrades. Federal procurement “Made in America” crackdown: SBA and GSA moved to remove nearly two dozen foreign products fraudulently labeled “Made in America” from the GSA Advantage! platform, aiming to protect domestic manufacturers. SBA lending for groceries: The SBA approved $30M+ in Grocery Guarantee loans to boost small food supply chain players and help lower grocery prices. Veteran business support: The SBA is standing up a new Veterans Business Outreach Center in San Antonio to help veteran-owned firms meet contracting needs as preferences shift. Local business wins: A Burleson helicopter support company landed ~$166M in Navy defense contracts, while a Mansfield entrepreneur launched a mocktail brand built for alcohol-free social events. Farm stress: Farmers say higher fuel and fertilizer costs plus trade and drought pressures are squeezing margins, even as an Iran deal offers limited relief.
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