AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoLocal Tourism & Small Business: Illinois’ Springfield State Fair is back, with officials pointing to big state spending—nearly $200M in tax dollars in recent years and about $15.5M in FY27 just to run this year’s fair. Community Development: Fareham Borough Council is pushing ahead with a new Fareham Park community centre, aiming for a bigger, more flexible hub for residents and local groups. Tech & Costs for SMBs: A report says Microsoft may raise Windows 11 licensing fees for PC makers by about 7–10%, a potential new cost pressure for small businesses buying new devices. Access to Capital: A coalition is suing to stop the Trump-Vance administration from letting a bipartisan small-business lending program (CDFIs) expire, warning hundreds of millions are at risk. SMB Growth via Digital Tools: Metcash is scaling AI search and personalization across its B2B e-commerce platform to help independent retailers find products faster and convert more. Local Business Support Programs: Nigeria reopened free CAC business name registration for 250,000 eligible nano, micro and small enterprises via SMEDAN, urging owners to apply through official channels.
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