AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSBA & Disaster Relief: SBA reminded Mississippi businesses and private nonprofits that the Aug. 31 deadline is coming for low-interest disaster loans tied to May storms, including physical damage loans up to $2M and EIDLs for eligible counties. Fraud & Enforcement: A Southlake, Texas man was sentenced to nine years for a scheme promising multi-million-dollar small-business loans, then pocketing more than $8M for luxury purchases; a DeKalb County deputy clerk also pleaded guilty in a PPP theft case and received probation plus restitution. Local Business Grants: Kerrville’s chamber foundation approved $140K in small-business grants for flood recovery, with awards ranging from $2,500 to $25,000. Cost Pressure for SMBs: Illinois data-center growth is driving higher electric bills and sparking local backlash, with some jurisdictions pausing new projects. AI for Small Business: OpenAI cut GPT-5.6 Luna API prices by 80%, signaling faster, cheaper AI adoption for businesses. Innovation Spotlight: Alabama’s Simparo Surgical earned its fourth U.S. patent, backed by Innovate Alabama, supporting faster thumb CMC reconstruction. Workforce/Policy: CMS wrapped up Medicare Part D premium stabilization and issued FY 2027 Part A rules, a reminder that healthcare compliance remains a major SMB concern.
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