AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoDefense Cyber Rules Shift: The U.S. Department of Defense is suspending CMMC Phase 2 requirements (with Phase 1 self-assessments still in place) and launching a 60-day review—aimed at cutting bureaucracy for small defense contractors. SMB Funding Boost: The SBA increased 7(a) and 504 loan limits to $10 million, giving small businesses more room to finance growth. AI Spend Pressure: Uber’s 2026 AI budget was burned by April, and the takeaway is clear: small firms are next as vendors push usage controls and budget alerts. Entrepreneur Training: Bangladesh’s Al-Arafah Islami Bank runs a month-long entrepreneurship program for cottage and micro-to-SME owners, with a focus on skills and tech-driven practices. Local Business Support: Maryland expanded Enterprise Zones (Baltimore City, Chestertown, Brunswick), unlocking potential tax credits for job creation and investment. Startup Health Care Push: Corner Health raised $25M to help nurse practitioners build practices as regulations expand access. SME Market Access: Kuwait’s talabat grow adds KGCA as a training partner, running a six-week bootcamp for restaurant performance and pricing.
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