AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHurricane Readiness: Category 3 Hurricane Isaias was forecast to make landfall in the western Panhandle on Oct. 9, putting Gulf Coast businesses at risk of closures and service disruptions. Florida declared emergencies in 27 counties, with utility crews on standby. Small-Business Relief: Verizon is giving eligible small-business customers in parts of the Panhandle unlimited calls, texts and data through Oct. 15, with overage credits applied automatically. Florida businesses and nonprofits have until Nov. 4 to apply for weather disaster loans. Local Operations: Pinellas County’s next business electronics and chemical disposal event is Oct. 14 in St. Petersburg; qualifying very small businesses can bring items such as computers, batteries, paint and oils for a fee. Rising Costs: Volusia County restaurateur Eric Jackson says higher expenses and customers cutting back are squeezing operations; his two-location poke business is leaning on food-truck sales, events and catering to help cover rent and payroll.
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