AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSkills & Training: Team UK won big at WorldSkills in Shanghai, taking two golds and 19 medals for excellence—another reminder that apprenticeship-style talent pipelines matter for SMEs that need skilled workers. Catholic Mass in France: Pope Leo XIV drew an estimated 700,000–800,000 to an open-air Mass in Paris, showing how major events still move crowds and local economies. SME Tech & AI Adoption: Spain’s Chamber of Commerce published a practical 30-day AI guide for SMEs, noting only 5.3% have truly strategic AI use so far. E-Signatures for Agencies: Firma.dev launched a partner program in Spain for resellers and advisors to monetize its e-signature API with self-serve pricing. Local Housing Pressure: Madrid’s Tenants’ Union called a “Not one more Maricarmen” demonstration focused on evictions and rental prices. Startup Spotlight (Spain): Zinemaldia’s Startup Challenge crowned Gaussian Scout (Best European) and Pixentinel (Best Spanish), both tied to media tech and live-stream reliability. Business Disruption & Support: A city council approved grants for businesses hit by construction (a model SMEs may watch for similar schemes).
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