AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSBA Awards & Local Growth: The U.S. Small Business Administration will honor Vermont’s 2026 Small Business Persons of the Year on June 11 in Burlington, spotlighting Rigorous Technology (industrial robotics in Williston) plus category winners including a veteran-owned creative firm and a woman-owned healthcare consulting business. Disaster Relief Reminder: California small businesses and private nonprofits still have until June 24 to apply for low-interest SBA disaster loans tied to the TCU September Lightning Complex Fire. Tech & Power Pressure: In Brawley, the city council ratified an emergency after an earthquake swarm, then moved to pause large-scale data centers while it weighs long-term impacts on scarce power and water. Small Business Friction: A La Puente shipping company closure left customers claiming packages bound for Mexico went missing after they paid hundreds—another reminder that small operators need reliable partners. Community Momentum: Wheeling Heritage handed out $6,000 in partnership grants, including support for small business development and arts projects.
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