AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoLocal Business Growth: A Southwest Florida laundry pickup-and-delivery startup, Three Fold Co., is rapidly outgrowing its home base and moving into a North Fort Myers warehouse after steady customer growth. Small Business Retail: West Palm Beach GreenMarket adds five new vendors, including Arya Tea Bar, bringing more local food and maker options to the season. Entrepreneurship & Training: 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 culminates in a Pitch Night Showcase with $7,500 in awards. Workforce & Benefits: An AARP survey finds Florida small business owners want easier ways to offer retirement plans, with most backing state action to help them attract and keep employees. Consumer Protection: The FTC reached a settlement with Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits over alleged illegal price discrimination, aimed at helping small retailers compete fairly. Fraud Enforcement: A Florida man pleaded guilty to wire fraud tied to an SBA PPP loan, admitting he falsely claimed self-employment to obtain $20,142. Policy Watch: Florida voters are weighing property tax changes, with a proposal that would expand homestead exemptions and shift costs.
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