AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 minutes agoSmall-Business Policy: U.S. Sen. Rick Scott is pushing a multi-bill package to cut federal red tape for small businesses, targeting permitting, regulatory procedures, and small-business lending. Local Growth & Jobs: Certerra is buying Fort Lauderdale’s Skyrise Engineering and Testing, adding geotechnical and materials testing muscle across the Southeast. Healthcare Tech for SMBs: Optivate says The Regional Eye Center selected its EHR and practice management platform, highlighting a shift toward more flexible deployment options. Finance & Expansion: Rehmann is expanding on Florida’s Treasure Coast with a larger Vero Beach office, aiming to unify regional teams under one renovated roof in 2027. Business Capital: Winnebago renewed and extended a $350M asset-based revolving credit facility through 2031, signaling continued liquidity for brands and operations. Community & Safety: CENTEGIX praised Illinois’ passage of “Alyssa’s Law,” requiring mobile panic-alert systems and updated emergency maps for schools. Housing Funding: Federal Home Loan Bank of New York awarded $70.9M via its Affordable Housing Program for 47 initiatives, expected to create or preserve 2,440 units. Local Spotlight: Cape Coral’s “Pies and Things” keeps growing as a porch-based baked-goods microbusiness.
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