AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoRestaurant Legal Fight: Iowa’s attorney general has joined a lawsuit accusing Toast of misleading restaurants with promises of free products and round-the-clock support, while making cancellations difficult and charging unexpected fees. The claims have not been proven in court. SME Finance: Lagos State says its employment trust fund has disbursed more than ₦15 billion to over 20,000 small businesses, helping create 320,000 jobs. Seattle is also cutting small-business loan rates to 4% as part of a capital-access overhaul. Regional Lending: Bahrain Development Bank increased working-capital lending to local businesses from March to September, despite regional headwinds. Growth Opportunities: A New York state pop-up connected minority- and women-owned businesses with major project contractors and offered guidance on certification and government contracts. Digital Setbacks: Small firms whose Meta accounts were suspended say appeals remain difficult, leaving some unable to manage ads or respond to customers while costs mount.
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