AGP Executive Report
Last update: a few seconds agoProperty Tax Ballot Fight: Florida’s homestead property tax phaseout is headed to the November ballot after a special session push, with Gainesville Mayor Harvey Ward warning it could squeeze renters and small businesses by shifting costs and straining local services like public safety and roads. Small Business Relief: The SBA opened low-interest Economic Injury Disaster Loans for Georgia drought losses, including eligible small businesses and private nonprofits across dozens of counties, with funds aimed at working capital and bills tied to the downturn. Local Growth & Deals: A Fort Myers retail outparcel sold to a burger chain developer, setting up a new Culver’s location. Community-First Business: United Way’s Gifts in Kind program is helping South Florida retailers turn carpet remnants into support for families still recovering from Hurricane Ian. Workforce & Entrepreneurship: Florida State University’s Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship graduated its first Leon County cohort from a Veteran Entrepreneurship Certificate Program with Veterans Florida, pairing training and mentorship to help veterans launch or grow ventures. Tourism & Small Operators: Florida dive operators are pushing back on a federal shark-feeding ban in offshore waters, arguing it targets conservation-minded small businesses while not addressing safety risks. Local Spotlight: Gainesville’s Afternoon became the first local restaurant added to the Michelin Guide, a win for the city’s small dining scene.
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