AGP Executive Report
Last update: 40 minutes agoSBA Funding Push for Women Entrepreneurs: The U.S. Small Business Administration announced a $6 million competition to modernize Women’s Business Centers, with Florida among the states eligible where funding hasn’t kept up with women-led business growth; proposals are due Aug. 10, 2026. Local Small-Business Marketing & Community: A North Florida social media brand, Food with The Fellas, is driving visibility for local restaurants and food businesses through pay-it-forward giveaways, including free pizzas for supporters. Insurance Pressure on Older Homes: In St. Augustine, plumbing contractors say slab leaks tied to aging pipes are rising as insurers tighten four-point inspection scrutiny, pushing more homeowners toward repipe work. Data Center Cost Fight: Sen. Jon Husted introduced the Ratepayer Protection Act to keep large data center energy infrastructure costs from being shifted onto households and small businesses via higher utility bills. Women’s Business Growth Network: The SBA plan also sets up “State Lead Centers” tied to local service centers to deliver counseling, training, and access to capital through a connected statewide system. Small Business Tech Expansion: OutLGBTQ.com launched a software licensing program so cities and organizations can adopt its community-mapping and business-connection platform for local markets.
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