AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAI for Retail Sales: Green Lotus launched an AI team with native Shopify integration aimed at faster lead response and fewer lost sales for online retailers. SMB Marketing Tools: Thryv and Ooma signed a co-marketing deal to help small and medium service businesses reach customers and grow using AI-enabled communications. Local Crime Support for Downtown Shops: Moncton’s Downtown Resilience Program will let eligible downtown businesses claim up to $15,000 a year for repairs and security upgrades tied to property crime. Venue Booking Pain Points: HoneyBook found wedding venue inquiries are split across six channels (email, texts, Instagram DMs, booking apps, marketplace messages, and calls), with no single channel capturing even one-third—pushing operators toward better lead capture and self-serve tools. Big Event, Real Spend: Visa data says FIFA World Cup 2026 matchday spending rose up to 24.6% in Toronto and 12.7% in Vancouver, a reminder of how major events can create short-term demand for local SMEs. Public Funding for Safety Services: Newfoundland and Labrador is set to receive renewed federal support ($700,000 over five years) to strengthen gender-based violence crisis hotline services.
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