AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSmall-Business Outlook: U.S. optimism edged down in September, with labor shortages and inflation the top concerns. Fewer owners said it was a good time to expand, while uncertainty remained high. Cost Pressures: Canandaigua’s 2027 budget faces sharply higher expenses, including a projected 35% rise in employee benefits and 12.5% increase in medical insurance costs. The city manager also cited higher fuel and tariff costs. AI and Commercialization: Stagwell and ServiceNow plan to develop and market AI-powered tools for business workflows. In Colorado and Wyoming, a new program will pair resilience-technology researchers with commercial experts to help bring their work to market. Regional Growth: Málaga now has 39,198 foreign self-employed workers, up 19.4% in two years. In Moldova, Moldexpo proposes a business park and regional hub, but the project needs tens of millions of euros and has yet to secure funding or a legal framework.
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