AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoSmall-Business Hiring Watch: NFIB says small business hiring intentions improved in July after months of declines, with more owners reporting job openings they can’t fill and more planning to add jobs soon. Local Restaurant Pressure: A Palm Beach County barbecue spot, Pigsty Barbecue, shut its original location as road work and rising operating costs squeezed traffic and margins—another sign of neighborhood restaurant churn. Franchise Outlook: A new industry snapshot highlights continued franchise growth momentum, with Florida flagged as a promising market for personal services and health/wellness concepts. Cannabis Retail Expansion: Green Thumb’s RISE Dispensary opens its 24th Florida location in Port St. Lucie on Aug. 22, with proceeds tied to a local nonprofit. Startup Investing for Women: Embarc Collective’s Glaring Gap Summit returns Aug. 26-27 in Tampa to connect women founders with investors and build a pipeline for female-led investing. Legal/Compliance Spotlight: Florida’s 8(a) set-aside scrutiny is in focus as the government targets fraud and pass-through contracting. Business Growth Recognition: The Florida Probate & Family Law Firm touts a fourth Inc. 5000 spot after major revenue growth.
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