AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPublic Grocery Push: NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani says the city’s first city-owned grocery store is coming to the South Bronx next year, aiming to “lower prices” as food costs stay stubbornly high. SME Growth Mentorship: In Kuwait, talabat and the National Fund for Small and Medium Enterprise Development launched “talabat grow,” a six-month program (bootcamp plus tailored support) to help SME restaurants improve operations and menu strategy—not just funding. Banking Expansion: Equity Bank Group reported Q1 profit up 24% and targets 100 million customers by 2030 as it expands across 15 African countries. Local Business Spotlight: A Widnes deli and catering business is celebrating 15 years in the community, highlighting how small operators win loyalty through service and local sourcing. Energy Pressure: Connecticut AG William Tong vowed to scrutinize Eversource’s planned double-digit rate hike, calling it a hit to families and small businesses. Trade Win: Alabama honored six companies for international reach, underscoring how exporters keep finding new markets.
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