AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSME Growth & Trade Links: Emirates and Dubai Chambers signed an MoU to help Dubai SMEs expand globally, with Emirates SkyCargo and Emirates Courier Express support for logistics and market reach. SME Finance & Banking: Valley National Bancorp agreed to buy Bluevine for $340M, aiming to boost its tech-enabled small-business banking and deposits. SME Lending Expansion: Moneyboxx Finance raised ₹60 crore via NCDs to grow secured MSME, livestock, rooftop solar and digital lending partnerships. Regulatory Watch (India): India’s Supreme Court refused an interim stay on UPI merchant discount rate (MDR) for certain transactions above Rs 2,000 from Oct. 15, asking the Centre, RBI and NPCI to respond. Local Business Milestones: Linwoods launched new fibre health-food products in Northern Ireland, while Muffler Man marked 20 years in Portage, Michigan. Community & Retail Openings: The Vine opened in Prairiefire, bringing 30 local boutiques under one roof, and Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken returned to Monticello, Kentucky with a group of local owners. Closures That Hurt: Trudo’s Religious Store in San Angelo closed after 46 years, and Linda’s Soda Bar in Yuba City shut down after rising costs. Community Awards: Missouri named six “Most Neighborly” businesses for Good Neighbor Week.
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