AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours ago| Minimum Wage Watch: Blue states are set for fresh 2027 minimum wage hikes, widening the gap with the $7.25 federal floor—an issue Florida small businesses already feel after the state’s $15 minimum wage took effect Sept. 30. Local Contracting Help: Miami-Dade is running October Vendor Academy sessions (Oct. 9 onboarding, Oct. 16 matchmaking, and Oct. 29 virtual workshops) to help small firms navigate registration, INFORMS, and contracting. District 9 Small-Business Grant: Miami-Dade’s Mom and Pop program for for-profit businesses in District 9 is taking final documentation submissions through Oct. 9 for up to $5,000. Banking & Growth: BankUnited named Tony Coley as Tampa Bay commercial banking market leader, signaling continued push for regional business lending. Startup Pipeline: Tampa Bay Wave selected 13 fintech startups for its 2026 FinTech | X Accelerator, backed by Regions Foundation and USF Muma. Community Business Support: A new Business Growth Gallery opened at Edison Mall in Fort Myers, aiming to turn local connections and resources into real growth for small businesses. |
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