AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSMB Tech & Hiring: A 12-year-old in B.C. is already testing an AI-powered receptionist, Voxa, aimed at helping small businesses answer calls, book appointments, and capture missed leads 24/7. Local Business Costs: A CFIB survey says Victoria small businesses are most worried about local government costs, with 62% flagging it as a concern and 77% calling 2025 local taxes a burden. Policy for Small Business Procurement: Federal officials say Canada will simplify procurement to make it easier for small businesses to win federal contracts, with a focus on modernizing access. Innovation Funding (Energy): Alberta’s TIER fund is backing Eavor with $8M to push next-gen geothermal drilling tech, a potential boost for clean-energy jobs and suppliers. Health Sector Deal: ResMed agreed to sell its MatrixCare business to Frazier Healthcare Partners, a reminder of how health-tech software assets are being reshuffled. Community Entrepreneurship: Pitt Meadows is hosting a FIFA-themed Youth Entrepreneur Day at its farmers market, spotlighting young vendors and soccer-linked community groups. Business Backlash: Vancouver’s Cowdog Coffee says Deloitte asked it to donate free drinks for an internal scavenger hunt in exchange for “exposure,” sparking online backlash over costs and fairness.
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