AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoLocal Economic Support: Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation brings back its BizConnect networking series with a free “Headshots & Handshakes” event (Oct. 20) to help small business owners refresh their brand and build new partnerships. Supplier & Infrastructure Push: A U.S. House committee advanced Rep. Tim Walberg’s PLAN for Broadband Act, aiming to coordinate federal broadband programs and speed deployment, especially for rural small businesses. Disaster Relief for SMBs: Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers asked the SBA for a Rapid Disaster Declaration for Winnebago County after July storms, which could unlock SBA disaster loans for affected businesses and nonprofits. Manufacturing Expansion: Irving Forest Products plans to modernize its Ashland sawmill in Maine, doubling lumber capacity and supporting about 220 jobs, backed by New Markets Tax Credits. Capacity Investment: Swiss Water will invest $6.2M to expand production at its Delta, BC facility, adding 15% capacity by mid-2027. Policy & Inclusion: Nigeria’s central bank says financial inclusion must translate into better household and business resilience, with gaps still hitting rural communities and women. Adaptive Fashion Grant: New York is developing an Adaptive Clothing Grant Program launching in Jan. 2027 to fund designers and entrepreneurs building accessible, wearable clothing for people with disabilities.
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