AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSMB Health Costs: More small employers are shifting away from traditional group coverage toward ICHRAs/CHOICE-style reimbursements, but workers may still face premium risk as the individual market heats up. Workforce & Leadership: Montana’s 406 JOBS push frames entrepreneurship as a workforce pathway while tackling barriers like childcare, transport, and housing. Local Business Ecosystems: San Antonio chambers are forming a joint committee to unify the business voice and attract investment across small and corporate players. Marketing for Main Street: A practical guide argues cost-effective digital marketing still works if SMBs start with clear goals, know their customers, and pick focused channels. Operations & Growth: Great Outdoors expands in-house irrigation installation, maintenance, and repair to keep one team and one standard of service for Southeast Michigan clients. Trade Pressure: Trump’s move to purge Canadian-origin products from U.S. federal vendor lists raises new procurement uncertainty for cross-border SMB suppliers. Startup Capital Reality Check: Sharifah Hardie’s Sharifah.AI launches after a $1.5M deal falls through, highlighting how founder control and investor influence can make or break funding.
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