AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 minutes agoSmall Business Support: CNMI’s Small Business Development Center Network and Bank of Hawaii are continuing their revitalization grants, offering up to five $5,000 awards plus mandatory “Smart Money” credit training in August. Local Economic Strain: An East Austin restaurant says nearby construction is blocking customer access and hitting sales hard, showing how infrastructure work can quickly become a business risk. Workforce Innovation: DonutJobs reports more companies are building asynchronous, remote-first operations—using virtual assistants and distributed support—to scale without adding local headcount. Higher Ed Leadership: WVU’s new CFO Chris Kabourek says he’s moving past controversy as he settles into a strategic reinvention role. Privacy & Tech: Smartglasses are drawing federal scrutiny after fears of “pervasive secret surveillance,” with regulators weighing whether existing privacy rules are enough. Energy & Industry: Jura Energy says its Maru-3 well in Pakistan has completed testing and is now producing natural gas, with output expected to rise after further build-up work. Cyber Readiness: Post-quantum security deadlines are pushing leaders to focus on “crypto agility” so existing infrastructure can be protected as quantum threats advance.
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