AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCybersecurity & “Shadow AI”: A new WatchGuard survey says 64% of SME employees use unauthorized AI tools at work, while many also reuse passwords and skip VPNs—raising the risk of account takeovers and data leaks. Retail Growth & Local Concerns: Detroit hired Addofio Addo as director of retail attraction to bring national brands and local businesses to neighborhood corridors, with some owners asking for more support so new arrivals don’t crowd them out. Shop Local, NYC Style: A Manhattan shop owner’s Locavore Guide and “Caroline Finds It” series show how residents can source everyday items from independent stores instead of defaulting to big-box delivery. Small Business Innovation (EPA SBIR): Sebastopol’s Pacific Reclaimed Lumber & Supply won a $400,000 EPA SBIR Phase II grant to scale reclaimed lumber sales using web, AI, and app-based tools. Payments for Merchants: Alipay+ says it can now enable QR payments in Argentina by connecting to the country’s national Transferencias 3.0 scheme, expanding cross-border checkout for millions of merchants. Family Leave Compliance (NJ): New Jersey’s expanded Family Leave Act protections kick in for more employers, increasing job-protected leave coverage for workers starting Friday.
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