AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFlorida Economy Watch: WalletHub’s 2026 competitiveness ranking puts Florida at No. 10 overall (score 54.3), showing the state’s growth strength but also that long-term momentum depends on business creation, labor, and innovation—not just size. Local Business Growth Bottleneck: Sarasota County is moving toward a zoning code change for business parks after manufacturers and small firms say they can’t expand because industrial office space is scarce and fragmented. Small Business Marketing Push: Brevard County tourism officials opened a marketing support grant application (up to $640,000) to help local sports and cultural events—deadline June 22. Entrepreneur Spotlight: Ancira Salsa is getting national attention after being featured on a Fox Business show tied to Kevin Harrington’s platform, a reminder that TV can still be a fast track for Florida brands. Community & Main Street: Miami’s Overtown Business Association plans a Juneteenth block party and heritage market focused on local entrepreneurs, music, and neighborhood history. Workforce Education: Lee County and UF are expanding dual enrollment for high school juniors and seniors, aiming to widen access to college-level courses without extra cost. Policy/Politics That Touch SMB: Florida’s property-tax ballot language is headed to court as lawsuits challenge whether the wording is biased or misleading.
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