AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoTrade & Tariffs: A new survey finds trade tensions are hitting Canadian small businesses hard, with many owners raising prices or cutting expansion plans as tariffs and uncertainty bite. Indigenous & Supply Chains: In B.C., an Indigenous entrepreneur is pushing alternatives to U.S. suppliers, aiming to help local firms diversify sourcing as tariffs pressure costs. Capital & Growth Programs: NEDCO is offering expansion loans plus mentorship and training for micro and small entrepreneurs, while a separate push highlights new seed funding and pitch support for early-stage founders. Tech for SMEs: Meta is rolling out its Muse AI agent for small businesses, tying it to tools like Shopify and QuickBooks to automate work. Health & Research Funding: St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton announced $2M in gifts to advance its psychedelics research centre. Business Resilience: A Fort Simpson business group is asking Ottawa for a flexible wildfire relief fund, saying existing case-by-case models don’t cover widespread impacts. Corporate Moves: Volaris Group is acquiring Teknisa, expanding software services for foodservice and retail operations.
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