AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoVenture Funding: Florida Venture Forum and Space Florida picked six early-stage winners for a combined $150,000 investment at the 18th annual Early Stage Venture Conference in Orlando, with additional legal services support from wiggin(x), spotlighting growth in aerospace, defense, and emerging tech. Local Business & Community: Painting with a Twist changed hands in Fort Wayne, a reminder of how “paint and sip” studios keep expanding through small-business ownership. Policy Shock for SMBs: Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan is pushing residents to read the “fine print” on a November ballot property tax phaseout, warning it could cut hundreds of millions in city revenue and hit libraries, parks, public health, and even small-business foot traffic. Branding & Expansion: Native Life appointed FIFA brand designer Jody Ure as lead brand designer and creative strategist as the life and health insurer targets nationwide growth. Workforce & Second Chances: Miami’s Benjamin McNamee turned a difficult past into a freight business and now mentors students and supports formerly incarcerated workers. Fraud & Supply Chain Risk: Officials say a hacked-data shipping ring stole nearly $5M in goods, using fake logs and shipping info—an ongoing threat to retailers and logistics partners. Business Growth Events: Charlotte County Economic Development will host a free New Businesses Networking Event June 16 with SCORE, the Florida SBDC at FGCU, CareerSource, and Goodwill SWFL.
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