AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoLocal Business Networking: Charlotte County Economic Development is hosting a free New Businesses Networking Event (5-7 p.m., June 16) for new entrepreneurs and small business owners, with help from SCORE, the Florida SBDC at FGCU, CareerSource, and Goodwill SWFL. New Florida Laws (July 1): Florida saw about 140 new laws take effect, including changes tied to education, safety, the environment, and a plan to transfer USF Sarasota-Manatee to New College of Florida. Tourism Spending Shift: Small business operators in tourist areas say more Americans are staying closer to home this summer, boosting regional restaurants and local spending. Restaurant Hiring Push: Neptune’s Bar & Grill in Daytona Beach is gearing up for a Biketoberfest 2026 grand opening with an “all positions” hiring campaign and Zoom interviews. Data Center Policy Watch: Florida’s new data-center law is part of a wider national debate as communities push back on costs and impacts from large facilities. AI for Dealmaking: A legal-focused piece warns founders and investors that AI due diligence is becoming a key part of transaction planning.
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