AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSmall-Business Funding: Miami-Dade businesses in District 9 can seek grants of up to $5,000 by Oct. 9, while Florida businesses and nonprofits have until Nov. 4 to apply for weather-disaster loans. Storm Readiness: Verizon is staging generators and mobile network equipment as Tropical Storm Isaias approaches, a reminder for businesses to prepare for possible disruptions. Franchise Growth: Miami-based Estrella Insurance now has more than 240 locations, with local entrepreneurs owning and operating every agency. Founder Support: Tampa Bay Wave and St. Petersburg’s spARK Labs have launched a partnership to connect founders, investors and startup resources across the bay. Local Business Community: A Sarasota couple saved a historic cottage village that houses 17 small businesses from demolition. Wage Pressures: Florida’s minimum wage has reached $15 an hour, affecting an estimated 1.29 million workers; advocates say it remains below a living wage.
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