AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoVisa Screening Push: Sen. Rick Scott introduced the SCREEN Act to expand DHS and State Department access to missing-children data, aiming to stop foreign child predators from getting U.S. visas. Workforce Pay & Retention: MGMA reports medical practices are struggling to hire medical assistants, while practices with lower turnover point to pay adjustments, better onboarding, scheduling, and clearer career paths. Local Business Growth: JAG Plumbing Services launched a new Palm Beach County-focused website to make it easier for homeowners to request service. Franchise Spotlight: Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii named Florida multi-unit owner Allen Stanczak IFA Franchisee of the Year for community and workforce efforts. Small-Business Finance: The Street Sheet hit 130,000 subscribers for its free daily investing newsletter. Retirement Plans: Strongpoint Partners added Bates & Company, its first Florida-headquartered partner, expanding retirement-plan admin for small and mid-sized firms. Real Estate & Costs: A Florida lawmaker warned Amendment 3’s property tax cut could strain city and county budgets, with knock-on effects for renters, development, and small businesses.
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