AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAI & Local News Visibility: Tampa-based Pressfront launched a fixed-price press release distribution service aimed at getting small businesses into the sources AI answer engines and Google rely on, with a publish-or-refund guarantee and distribution across 300+ news sites. Data Centers & Power Costs: The U.S. House advanced the Ratepayer Protection Act, pushing large AI data centers (100+ megawatts) to cover incremental grid upgrade costs so families and small businesses aren’t stuck with the bill. Florida Politics & Housing Taxes: Citrus County business leaders say Amendment 3 targets the right problem (property-tax burden) but could have unintended local impacts, even as it boosts homestead exemptions. Retail Expansion: Chicken Salad Chick opened in Sarasota, adding a new local location and a week of grand-opening promotions. Franchise Growth Tech: Square expanded its partnership with Florida meal brand Ideal Nutrition as it scales from 17 Florida stores toward a national footprint. Consumer Protection: Florida AG James joined a federal lawsuit against Amazon over alleged hidden advertising charges that regulators say can raise costs for small sellers and consumers. Local Business Spotlight: A Venezuelan entrepreneur expanded Rivero’s Street in Panama City, building a growing footprint for Venezuelan street food in the Panhandle.
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