AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSBIR Funding: PerZeption won a Phase I NEI SBIR grant to build a faster vision-recovery test for age-related macular degeneration, aiming to make earlier functional screening more routine. Startup Capital: EscapeSquid is pursuing a $2.5M seed round to scale its virtual-to-destination fitness and travel platform, with a focus on partnerships with studios and local businesses. Local Business Disruption: Inglewood’s Inglewood Transit Connector project is forcing more than 20 small shops to relocate on short timelines via eminent domain, with owners saying compensation and move-out details are unclear. Tourism Jobs Plan: Dorset launched a 10-year strategy to grow a year-round visitor economy, targeting nature/culture and active/mindful travel while building skills and sustainability. Small Business Openings & Events: A new Mexican snack bar is set to open in Goshen, NY, and the Greerton Cherry Blossom Festival returns to bring foot traffic to local shops. Cost Pressure: A Seattle restaurant owner says rising ingredient and operating costs are making it “unaffordable to serve food,” weighing price increases. Recognition: The Dance Studio Leeds was named a “Nation’s Favourite Business” ahead of Small Business Saturday. Health Insurance: Connecticut regulators approved smaller 2027 rate increases for individual and small-group plans, reflecting pressure on small businesses and families.
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