AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoIndigenous Business: New Mexico lawmakers heard that entrepreneurs face a financing barrier because homes on federally held tribal land can’t be used as collateral for startup loans. Advocates proposed tribal liaisons to connect owners with funding and support. Youth Innovation: At Cayman’s small-business expo, student Damoya Fearon won CI$2,500 for SargaPower, a plan to turn beach sargassum into biogas and fertilizer. Costs and Growth: Rising costs are forcing half of UK small businesses to raise prices ahead of the Budget, while Pakistani business groups warn higher interest rates are squeezing borrowing and investment. Practical AI: Goldman Sachs committed $500 million to AI training for small-business owners, as research finds adoption is widespread but deeper integration remains limited.
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