AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 minutes agoDefense Tech Deal: Ondas (West Palm Beach) is buying drone maker Dzyne for $876M, with Dzyne co-founder Matt McCue stepping in as chief technology officer for a new Ondas unit—another big signal for Florida’s defense and security startup scene. Energy & Cost Pressure: Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) and Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Fla.) are backing the Ratepayer Protection Act to stop families and small businesses from getting stuck with data-center grid upgrade bills. AI Video Safety: Wowza will distribute NVIDIA’s Synthetic Video Detector via its Video Intelligence Framework, aiming to help organizations spot AI-generated video in real time. Local Growth & Hiring: Optivate opened a new corporate office in Palm Beach Gardens to support its AI platform for eye care practices, while Urban Tech & Repair moved to a larger Beach Blvd location to expand repair, retail, and an equipment-as-a-service program. Housing Demand: Construction Corps expanded its ADU design-build program across Tampa Bay after SB 184 pushed ADUs into easier local approval. Small-Business Legal Help: Credible Law released an emergency 48-hour guide for owners hit with merchant cash advance lawsuits. Community Spotlight: The Manatee Chamber named honorees for its 46th annual Small Business & Nonprofit of the Year Awards. Franchise Expansion: A.J. Chocolate House launched a franchise push after strong growth, targeting Florida and beyond.
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