AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoWorkforce & Benefits: A new AARP analysis says Florida small business owners want easier ways to offer retirement plans, with 87% backing laws that make it simpler and 84% saying it helps attract and keep employees. Consumer Protection: The FTC reached a settlement with Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits over alleged illegal price discrimination, with cash payments available to harmed small businesses. Local Rules for Operators: Marion County is revisiting roadside food truck and temporary vendor rules after operators said the draft was too vague and too harsh. Entrepreneurship Support: The College of the Florida Keys’ Entrepreneurship Incubator Lab kicks off Oct. 5 with an AI and opportunity validation workshop, free for participants thanks to a grant, and ends with a Pitch Night Showcase and $7,500 in awards. Business Growth: Batteries Plus reported 19 new franchise signings and 13 openings in Q3, including continued expansion into Florida. Public Safety Research: FSU received a $1.5M FEMA grant to study how PPE fit affects occupational cancer risk for women firefighters.
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