AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHiring: Florida small businesses are still struggling to find qualified workers. A national NFIB survey found 32% of owners had unfilled openings in September; the group’s Florida director says rising costs and skills gaps are slowing hiring statewide. Veteran Entrepreneurs: The SBA awarded nearly $4.9 million over five years for new Veterans Business Outreach Centers in Florida, Alaska and Louisiana. Florida’s Veterans Florida will receive $400,000 in the initial grant period to help veterans and military families start or grow businesses. Supply Chain: A sulfur shortage is threatening Florida fertilizer production, with potential knock-on effects for local contractors, truckers, machine shops and other small businesses tied to the phosphate industry. Disaster Aid: Florida businesses and nonprofits have until Nov. 4 to apply for weather-related disaster loans. Local Operations: Pinellas County’s monthly electronics and chemical disposal program offers eligible small businesses a way to safely handle regulated waste; the next collection is Oct. 14 in St. Petersburg.
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