AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoAI and jobs: A Fortune review of BLS data says Florida’s creative sectors are feeling the squeeze, with about 189,000 jobs lost across film, broadcasting, and publishing as AI ramps up automation fears. Retirement access: An AARP survey finds Florida small business owners want help offering retirement plans—87% back easier state rules—because many workers are stuck relying on Social Security. Local affordability politics: Jacksonville House Speaker Pro Tempore Wyman Duggan filed to run for mayor, pointing to rising utility costs and promising faster permitting and more accountability at independent authorities. Franchise growth: Batteries Plus says it signed 19 new franchise agreements in Q3 and opened 13 locations, including new Florida expansion. Healthcare business moves: Ensign Group announced it expanded into Florida via acquisitions of multiple skilled nursing and rehab facilities across the state. Small business procurement: Miami-Dade County is pushing procurement reforms through STRIP to cut delays and reduce admin burdens for vendors, including small businesses. Tech for commerce: A new review flags that industrial ecommerce conversion problems often start before product pages—buyers can’t find the right SKU fast enough. Community & culture: FloridaRAMA in St. Pete debuts a Victorian Gothic, PG-13 immersive experience built by local artist Cody Meacham.
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