AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSBA Export Push: Colorado small businesses can now apply for a $770,000 State Trade Expansion Program grant via the SBA, with funding for international sales trips, trade shows, and marketing through Sept. 29, 2027—last year’s program supported 120+ firms. Climate Risk & Infrastructure: A new study warns a rare, massive solar storm could trigger widespread power-grid failures and hit the U.S. economy with $1.5B–$2B in daily losses, with the most vulnerable areas including the Northeast and Northern Plains. Local Business & Compliance: A Grand County legal fight is brewing over a Kremmling cafe that kept operating after failed health inspections and a judge-ordered closure, raising questions about enforcement and accountability. Denver Life Sciences Growth: Deloitte points to AI drug discovery, personalized medicine, and tighter healthcare-tech collaboration as major drivers for Denver’s biotech and healthcare expansion through 2030. Tourism Economy: Estes Park’s 2026 tourism summit (Sept. 8) will spotlight the visitor economy’s impact and set priorities for 2027, drawing lodging, restaurants, retail, nonprofits, banking, and economic development leaders.
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