AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSME Succession Crunch: South Korea’s Woori Bank says founder-led SMEs are hitting a wall as many owners have no heirs, pushing succession planning into financing, valuation and governance—not just tax prep. Local Business Growth & Marketing: Project 100 opened a new Oakland office to help East Bay small businesses with simpler websites, ads, SEO and AI tools. Data Center Costs vs. Community Impact: North Carolina lawmakers advanced a bill to curb data-center energy and water strain, limit local incentives, and tighten noise rules—aimed at stopping utility bills from rising for everyone. Funding & Deal Readiness: match.asia launched a free “Exit HealthCheck” to help SMEs avoid common M&A deal killers like valuation gaps and due-diligence shortfalls. Workforce & Compliance Pressure: Pasadena’s minimum wage is set to jump to $18.57 on July 1, 2026, pushing all employers to plan ahead. Small Business Support Services: A drop-in ombudsman event in Wangaratta offers free help for disputes over government services, energy/water bills, and phone/internet issues. Energy & Water Security: Cebu leaders warn water shortages could hurt investment competitiveness, urging faster infrastructure and public-private action.
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