AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSmall-Business Lending: Boca Raton-based Newtek says higher interest rates and inflation are straining borrowers, especially businesses that took loans before 2022. Third-quarter income fell 40% year over year, while nonaccrual loans more than doubled. AI for Owners: Free Miami Cyber workshops in Miami, Orlando and Jacksonville will help businesses with 5–50 employees automate a recurring task using Claude and learn to protect customer data. Local Funding: Little Haiti’s Revitalization Trust has opened its latest funding round for small businesses, homeowners and community groups. Northwest Florida businesses can also seek disaster assistance through mobile help buses. Florida Entrepreneurs: FGCU student Violet Lackey is balancing cross-country, military training and legal studies while running Sweet Violets bakery, which she started after moving to Florida.
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