AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 minutes agoStorm Recovery: Hurricane Isaias made landfall near Destin as a Category 2 storm. About 448,000 customer accounts were without power statewide Saturday morning as crews worked to restore service, disrupting businesses and communities. Hiring: Small-business hiring slowed in September, but 32% of owners still had unfilled jobs; Florida employers report struggling to find qualified applicants amid rising costs. Industry Costs: A sulfur shortage is threatening Florida fertilizer production, with potential ripple effects for local jobs, farmers and the small businesses that support the industry. Entrepreneur Support: The SBA awarded Veterans Florida $400,000 in initial funding for a new center offering business help to veterans and military families. Business Resources: Pinellas County’s next electronics and chemical disposal event for eligible small businesses is Oct. 14 in St. Petersburg. Florida businesses and nonprofits can also apply for weather-disaster loans through Nov. 4.
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