AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSME Finance Push (Guyana): Guyana tabled the Guyana Development Bank Bill 2026 to expand SME access to up to $3M in zero-interest micro-credit, paired with mentorship and training to help entrepreneurs scale. Cross-Border Payments (Banking): Bank of America announced plans for cross-border real-time payments for corporate and commercial clients via Swift or CashPro, targeting faster remittances and gig/e-commerce payouts. SME Credit & Policy (Caribbean): Grenada approved visa-free entry for Nigerian passport holders starting July, aiming to boost trade, tourism, and investment for entrepreneurs and small businesses. Local Business Support (Central Brooklyn): Assembly candidate Michael Bailey unveiled a Neighborhood Business Preservation Plan focused on keeping Black, Caribbean, and immigrant-owned businesses in Central Brooklyn amid rising costs. World Cup Commerce (Local Retail): Mansfield leaders say World Cup preparations are on schedule, with local restaurants and retailers expecting visitor-driven demand. Inclusive Youth Employment (Community Business Model): An “inclusive” snack cart/restaurant concept is being built to give teens and young adults with disabilities a community and job-skill pathway.
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