AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSBA Disaster Relief: The U.S. SBA is accepting applications for low-interest disaster and economic injury loans for Indiana and Kentucky small businesses and nonprofits hit by excessive moisture from April 1, 2025 to Dec. 31, 2025, with rates as low as 4% (businesses) and a Nov. 12 deadline. Cybersecurity Pressure: A new warning says AI is making cyberattacks cheaper and easier, and small and mid-sized firms are increasingly targeted—especially through weaker defenses and supplier links. SME Funding Push (Africa): AUDA-NEPAD leaders agreed to set up the Alamein Investment Platform by Feb. 2027 and back an SME-focused facility by mid-2027 to close major funding gaps. Local Business Impact: Nottingham’s Victoria Centre Post Office is set to disappear for months after TG Jones closes its store at year-end. Women’s Enterprise (Nigeria): Vice President Shettima launched a “Nigeria for Women” Community Investment Fund in Katsina aiming to reach 40,000 women with capital and training. SME Supply Chain Stress: Malawi’s SMEDCO is buying surplus tomatoes to stabilize prices and reduce post-harvest losses for farmers. Tech for SMBs: Meta expanded Muse AI for small businesses, aiming to connect the tool with common commerce and productivity platforms.
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