AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAI for SME lending (Philippines): DICT and Land Bank of the Philippines signed an MoU to build AI-enabled digital tools for micro, small and medium enterprises, aiming to improve creditworthiness and streamline loan applications under an ASEAN AI-Powered MSME Growth push. Local business policy ripple (Ohio): Dayton’s DORA expanded in 2023 and is now credited with boosting downtown small-business revenue, while critics warn it adds pressure for bartenders and operations. Community commerce (Minnesota): The fourth annual Wright Sherburne Pride Festival drew 80+ vendors, including nonprofits and small businesses, turning Ellison Park into a family-friendly marketplace. SMB resilience amid shocks (Michigan): Severe winds destroyed vendor tents and inventory at Armada’s Lavender Festival; organizers and vendors urged local support as some businesses reopened Sunday. Tech and operations for growth (B2B): BigCommerce says it earned 24/24 medals in Paradigm B2B Combines, highlighting its B2B tooling for complex pricing and workflows. Cyber and identity for workforces: authID announced a major global retailer deal to secure online accounts for 100K+ employees using biometric verification. Weather + costs pressure: A Bank of America Institute report flags small business profitability down 1.3% year over year in April 2026, underscoring how macro pressures hit hiring and workplace stability.
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