AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoDisaster Relief: President Trump approved Michigan’s major disaster declaration, unlocking FEMA help for residents, renters, and local governments after April storms, flooding, snowmelt, and tornadoes—plus guidance to apply for SBA support. Tourism & Local Spending: The AP reports small businesses in places like Lake Tahoe, Asheville, and Kansas City are seeing more Americans vacation closer to home, boosting road trips and day excursions as airfare and gas stay high. Customer Retention: A business-focused piece argues many firms overspend on getting new customers instead of keeping them, noting retention is typically far cheaper. Small Business Growth via Partnerships: NASA and the SBA are teaming up to steer SBIC investment toward small companies making critical space tech for Artemis and other programs. Workforce Expansion: A Houston beauty business (Jalia Walda Salon) says it grew to about 200 employees within two years. Cyber & Domain Rules: GoDaddy warns India’s domain-registration transparency push could ripple beyond borders and affect internet safety. Entrepreneurship Stories: Immigrant founders share how community connections and local chambers can help new businesses take off.
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