AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSME Funding Push (Türkiye): Türkiye will back SME “digital, lean and green” transformation with KOSGEB grants of up to 6.5 million Turkish Liras per year for 10 years, plus plans to expand model factories from 12 to 16 by end-2027. SMB Banking & Payments: Truist created a Middle Market Sales Leader role for John Stucker as middle-market deposits rose 12% YoY; Connexus Credit Union expanded instant Send/Receive payments via Alacriti on RTP and FedNow. Workforce & Licensing: Illinois signed HB 3460 to let estheticians pursue a paid apprenticeship route to licensure starting Jan. 1, 2027. Local Commerce Boost: National Farmers Market Week spotlights how weekly markets keep small producers selling and communities gathering. Marketing for Contractors: Mail the Block launched a website teaching home service contractors to use hyper-local 30-neighbor postcards tied to specific street jobs. Cyber Trust Gap: Arctic Wolf’s 2026 trends report finds AI is widely used in security, but only 14% make it central to security decisions due to low trust. Housing Risk Management: LeaseLock topped $17B in leases secured and added two A-rated carriers to expand lease insurance options.
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