AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAI for Main Street: Goldman Sachs pledged $500 million for AI training for small-business owners, while Google introduced new Gemini tools aimed at helping small firms save time. Going Global: Malaysia’s prime minister says Budget 2027 will prioritize SME financing, research funding and incentives to help local firms grow and reach international markets. Capital and Capability: Belize’s BEEP program wrapped up after providing $788,000 to 95 small businesses, alongside coaching and export-readiness support. Nigeria’s development bank says it has disbursed N1.4 trillion to MSMEs, supporting 1.6 million jobs, and is targeting higher lending by 2027. Tax Pressure: Washington’s NFIB director says 98% of surveyed members opposed the state’s new income tax, and some are considering moving their businesses elsewhere.
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