AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMedical Cannabis Retail: FINO Cannabis opened its first Florida dispensary in Clermont, leaning into education and terpene-based guidance instead of just transactions, with a second location planned for Winter Park. Jobs Watch: Florida’s unemployment rate held at 4.8% in May, while hiring by small businesses was described as “flat,” with owners citing labor and cost pressures. Local Zoning/Leases: St. Augustine residents pushed back on a plan that could replace a downtown shop with public bathrooms, raising concerns about keeping small businesses open. Small-Business Banking Expansion: Lendmark Financial Services is adding branches in Casselberry and Winter Garden (plus Alabama), aiming to serve customers and independent auto dealers/retailers. Business Education: ChamberSOUTH announced a July 7 workshop for small business owners on “The Psychology of Business,” focused on the human side of growth. Regulatory Pressure on SMBs: A 17-state coalition, including Florida, sued to block California’s plastics packaging law, arguing it forces costly compliance through a private fee system. Women-Owned Growth: Quest Workspaces was ranked #11 among South Florida’s largest women-owned businesses by the South Florida Business Journal.
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