AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHospitality Policy: New Jersey made “to-go cocktails” permanent, letting properly licensed restaurants, bars, and distilleries sell and deliver sealed mixed drinks off-premises—an immediate revenue boost for small hospitality operators. Trade & Costs: A fresh U.S.-Canada tariff fight is hitting Wisconsin small businesses first through higher border costs and, more painfully, uncertainty that disrupts purchasing and planning. SBA Lending Rules: The SBA’s proposed size-standard overhaul is drawing mixed reactions: lenders like the bigger pool of eligible borrowers, while smaller federal contractors fear being crowded out by larger firms. Startup Funding: Andreessen Horowitz raised a $1.1B AI infrastructure fund, signaling continued capital flow into data-center hardware and edge AI. Local Growth & Grants: Downtown Denton’s Halloween Decor Grant expanded access and doubled winners, showing how targeted local funding can help small storefronts stand out. Energy/Permitting: Georgia Power’s contract and the final DRI report move Effingham County’s massive data center project forward, with next steps now focused on site plans and permits.
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