AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEnterprise Centre Funding: Donegal’s council is submitting an application to turn the old Buncrana Garda Barracks into a multi-million euro Enterprise Centre—aimed at office space for SMEs and start-ups, with a funding deadline of July 28. Local Business Spotlight: In Hays, Kansas, Bright Minds Academy co-founders Andrea and Nick Felder received a National Small Business Week award from the SBA, highlighting how SBA-backed support can help rural childcare businesses grow. SME Security Push: Elk Grove, California approved a surveillance camera program with police live-feed access, and small businesses can get up to $5,000 toward exterior cameras. SME Finance & Tech: Tbilisi City Hall opened applications for a micro- and small-business support program offering up to 50,000 lari, while Google spotlighted practical AI use by a Milwaukee auto recycler to boost calls and revenue. Policy Watch: Colorado’s aerospace suppliers face major risk from a federal cybersecurity rule that could raise costs and shrink who can bid for defense work.
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