AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoUSVI Entrepreneurship & Finance: US Virgin Islands Rep. Stacey Plaskett led a Congressional Black Caucus Foundation panel on how fintech, e-commerce, and diaspora networks can expand capital and opportunity for Black entrepreneurs—highlighting gaps in traditional lending and interest in crypto as an alternative. Federal Film Incentives: Lawmakers and industry leaders pushed for a federal film tax credit, citing a Motion Picture Association study projecting major production spending and job gains, while noting the U.S. Virgin Islands already offers its own incentives. AI & Edge Computing Rollout: Mitesco’s Centcore says it’s advancing its TC/DC edge computing plan with early prototypes at partner properties, while preparing a late–fourth-quarter rollout of its RoboAgent AI sales coaching module. Caribbean Investment Pitch: Liberia’s trade envoy Maisie Dunbar is set to promote investment at the 2026 We Mean Business Summit in St. Thomas, spotlighting agriculture, fisheries/blue economy, tourism, energy, infrastructure, and digital transformation. Local Real Estate Partnership: Harrison Street and The Michaels Organization announced a $230M student housing PPP with the University of San Diego—an example of how private development models are being used to expand education infrastructure. Travel & Hospitality: Norwegian Cruise Line unveiled entertainment for Norwegian Aura’s May 2027 debut, including a Whitney Houston-themed production.
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