AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoSmall Business Pulse (Florida): NFIB’s “State of the States” report finds Florida small-business owners are more optimistic than the U.S. overall, with strengths in optimism, employment, and declining uncertainty—while insurance remains a top headache. Local Business & Community Boost: Tallahassee Restaurant Week is back after a 15-year gap, with 25+ locally owned spots running July 17–26 and offering set-price menus that also support local suppliers and workers. AI & the Economy: An op-ed argues AI could add $81B–$121B to Florida’s economy by 2035, pointing to real-world uses in agriculture and other industries. Regulatory Pressure on SMBs: Inverness food truck operators say enforcement and permitting rules are squeezing them out of public lots, pushing vendors to appeal directly to Gov. DeSantis. Tech/Marketing Growth: Sarasota’s Suncoast Web Marketing earns Best of Florida nominations as demand rises for website and business consulting in an AI-driven search world. Energy/Charging Revenue: Wallace Energy says commercial property owners can start earning from existing EV chargers after about 30 minutes of software migration—no new hardware required.
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