AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoWorkforce & Training: RadNet teamed with WIN-NextGen to spark early interest in radiology careers, using mentorship, digital learning, and imaging-center shadowing for ages 12–24 across parts of the region. Entrepreneurship Events: Hispanic Unity of Florida’s 13th Broward Entrepreneur Summit returns Oct. 2 with free admission, 300+ expected attendees, and a new pitch competition plus 1:1 mentoring and cash prizes. Small-Business Cost Pressure: Florida’s minimum wage hit $15/hour Sept. 30 (tipped workers $11.98), but owners say it’s not “livable” and may force price hikes. Local Food Access + Vendor Support: St. Pete launched PeliCAN, a $250,000 grant-backed pilot bringing affordable produce to South St. Pete via mobile vendors, with coaching and permit help. Housing & Real Estate Market Signals: Palm Beach County logged a record number of $10M+ home sales, while West Palm Beach luxury sales jumped 43.9%—a potential tailwind for local high-end services. Community Resilience: A Gulfport LGBTQ bottle club says it’s still recovering two years after hurricanes, despite surviving physically, highlighting how disaster finances can linger for small businesses. Business Growth & Tech: HostColor expanded to 100Gbps dedicated hosting with new U.S. and international locations, including Miami.
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