AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoHispanic Business Growth in Tampa Bay: Blind Tiger Coffee Roasters owner Roberto Torres says his Tampa Bay business grew to nine locations and nearly 1 million customers last year, while also pushing for more Hispanic entrepreneurs to get access to capital and mentorship. Local Entrepreneurship Support: Polk County Women Mean Business is building a women-focused network in Lakeland with peer mentorship, mental health resources, and referrals through its Confidence Closet and Indoor Market. Startup & Innovation Pipeline: Florida High Tech Corridor and Tampa Bay Wave are expanding their partnership to route more innovation-driven startups into accelerator and investor-readiness programming across the Corridor’s 23-county region. De Novo Banking Watch: De novo banking momentum is rising, with New Orleans’ Nola Bank opening and a new Florida startup bank (Portrait Bank in Winter Park) set to launch soon—signaling more charter activity for small-business lenders. Community Events for Business Owners: Palm Beach Hispanic Bar Association kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month with “Taste the Culture,” bringing together 11 restaurants and local business leaders in West Palm Beach. Franchise Expansion: The Spice & Tea Exchange is adding new franchise agreements, including a Vero Beach, Florida location, as franchising continues to heat up in the Southeast. Workforce/Skills: Jones College received a grant to expand free community journalism classes, with plans for spring courses and new multimedia equipment.
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