AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSBA Disaster Relief: The U.S. Small Business Administration reminded drought-hit businesses and nonprofits in parts of Iowa, Minnesota and South Dakota that low-interest Economic Injury Disaster Loans are available, with applications due by March 29, 2027. Small Business Finance Policy: The SBA also issued a final rule that lets small business owners qualify for the 8(a) program by claiming harm from DEI policies or affirmative action at universities. Public Procurement for Startups: South Korea’s FabricDuct says its FlowSox HVAC air-distribution system is now listed on the government’s Venture Nara marketplace, aiming to sell into public gyms, pools and logistics sites. AI + Enterprise Costs: Meta’s new approach to running AI agents as a capital expense is forcing enterprises to rethink AI budgeting and ROI. Manufacturing Supply Chains: U.S. officials said they’re working with foreign investors to spot U.S. manufacturing supply-chain gaps so small and mid-sized firms can scale as investment surges. Energy + Jobs: Chevron Nigeria urged stronger collaboration to keep Nigeria’s oil and gas sector resilient as it competes for capital and builds local capacity. Startup Funding: NAVER D2SF made a follow-on investment in physical AI data firm NdotLight, backing simulation-ready 3D data generation.
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