AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPet Business: Brazil’s cat boom is creating openings for small firms: pet businesses grew 22% from 2023 to 2025, and Leap Venture Studio is seeking science-backed startups for its next cohort. Applications close October 18. Tourism Resilience: Jamaica’s tourism minister proposed a Caribbean fund to prepare for disasters and protect tourism workers and small businesses; the plan would bring public and private funding together. Small-Business Finance: Guyana’s Development Bank has begun offering SMEs zero-interest, no-collateral loans of up to $3 million, aiming to help businesses grow and qualify for commercial financing. Growth and Technology: The World Bank projects 2.2% growth across Latin America and the Caribbean in 2026, and says affordable, practical AI tools could help small businesses—if workers and firms can adopt them. Green Enterprise: A US$6.3 million package will support Dominican businesses building a sustainable sargassum industry, combining longer-term loans with technical assistance.
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