AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoGrant Boost: KeyBank Foundation is handing Suazo Business Center its biggest Utah grant yet—$600,000—to expand a hybrid entrepreneurship program with bilingual cohorts and 1-on-1 advising aimed at removing barriers like language, scheduling, and transportation. Disaster Relief: The SBA opened low-interest drought Economic Injury Disaster Loans for small businesses and private nonprofits across multiple counties in Utah, plus parts of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Nevada. Local Growth Push: A Kaysville expo led by Sen. John Curtis focused on making federal contracting more predictable for small firms. AI Privacy Clash: Illinois biometrics lawsuits accuse major tech companies of using broadcasters’ voices to train AI voice-cloning tools. Trade Talks: U.S. business leaders in Beijing say they want to deepen cooperation with China across tech, aviation, and agriculture. Business Safety & Costs: Diesel price spikes are straining Delaware school bus bids, while Detroit police investigate a fatal shooting outside a westside barbershop. Corporate Scrutiny: Trump’s recent tech stock trades are drawing fresh attention amid government contracting ties.
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