AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHigher Ed & Workforce: Ken Griffin’s record $2B gift to build a Carnegie Mellon University campus in Miami’s Wynwood spotlights a big question for Florida business leaders: why top talent pipelines aren’t coming from local schools fast enough. Small-Business Legal Win: The FTC reached a settlement with Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits over alleged illegal price discrimination, aiming to help small retailers compete with big chains. Retirement Plans Push: An AARP survey finds Florida small business owners want easier ways to offer retirement plans—most say they need state help to attract and keep workers. Local Rules for Vendors: Marion County is revisiting roadside food truck and temporary vendor rules after operators said the draft was too vague and too strict. Public Safety Research Grant: FSU won a $1.5M FEMA-backed study on how PPE fit affects occupational cancer risk for women firefighters. Franchise Growth: Batteries Plus reported 19 new franchise signings and 13 openings in Q3, including Florida expansion. Immigration & TPS Pressure: Florida Senate candidate Angie Nixon urged Sens. Rick Scott and Ashley Moody to push for Haitian TPS protections. Entrepreneurship Training: The College of the Florida Keys’ Entrepreneurship Incubator Lab kicks off Oct. 5 with an AI and opportunity validation workshop.
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