AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoPayments Oversight: Riverside Payments and an affiliate will pay $600,000 to settle FTC and Washington state claims they misled small businesses about fees and cancellation terms. Affected businesses can exit contracts without an early termination penalty. Local Contracting: Philadelphia voters approved a measure allowing the city to give small businesses preference in contracts. The city spends more than $1 billion a year on goods, services and construction. Costs and Policy: Business leaders say affordability remains a pressing concern, pointing to rising insurance and electricity bills. Restaurant groups are urging the incoming Congress to address swipe fees, trade policy, immigration and franchise rules — issues that could shape operators’ costs and access to workers.
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