Q: From talks of recession to rising interest rates, there’s a lot on business owner’s minds. What problems are affecting businesses in Western Florida specifically?
Mike Kelley: This is a unique period for businesses in Tampa and across the country. You’ve got rising interest rates, the looming risk of recession, and record-breaking inflation. But one thing we keep hearing about from clients is concerns about labor. Attracting and retaining qualified, skilled labor in the face of rising inflation,…