AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoLocal Business: Brockville’s Small Business Success Forum recognized entrepreneurs and celebrated 11 Starter Company Plus graduates, while Halifax founder Emily Morgulis is growing Swazona, an activewear brand inspired by her grandmother. Business Conditions: Tariffs and AI are front and centre in BDC’s economic outlook, as small firms face cost and productivity pressures. CFIB warns that owners planning to exit may risk losing business assets, with many Alberta owners expecting to leave within a decade. Growth and Investment: Ottawa’s new Venture and Growth Capital Plan commits $1.75 billion to strengthen access to financing for startups and growing companies. Business groups are also pressing for a comprehensive tax review to ease costs and support investment. Main Street Safety: Vancouver retailers hope B.C.’s incoming government will act on street disorder after a downtown flower-shop owner described theft and public drug use affecting the business.
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