AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWorkplace & Compliance: New federal guidance on religious accommodations is a reminder for employers to document sincerity, explore workable solutions, and avoid “no” too quickly—especially for firms tied to government work. Consumer Demand: Halloween spending is forecast to hit $13.5B, with more shoppers starting early and 13% planning to buy from local/small businesses; nearly half use AI for shopping. Local Business Growth: Indiana Gov. Braun is pushing succession planning tools as the “silver tsunami” nears, while a survey finds many Americans sit on business ideas they never launch. Tech for SMBs: Square’s Apple Business integration lets sellers sync hours and contact info to Apple Maps from the Square Dashboard. Cybersecurity for Small Firms: Airties says it’s adding router-level cybersecurity for ISPs to protect connected homes and SMBs. Risk Management: Brenden Theaters is using a prediction market (Kalshi) to hedge studio release risk. Storm Readiness: Verizon is preparing for Tropical Storm Nolo and waiving charges for Hawaii small business customers. Community & Events: A free Tawba Walk festival in Cornelius spotlights 100+ local vendors; Valley Sierra SBDC’s Women’s Symposium supports businesswomen with networking and training. Fraud Crackdown: SBA suspensions hit 96,000 Illinois borrowers tied to suspected PPP/EIDL fraud.
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