• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Submit News
  • Contact Us

Capital Soup

Florida News Straight From the Source

  • Featured
  • Leaders
  • Government
  • Industry
  • Education
  • Opinion
You are here: Home / Featured / ICYMI: Daytona Beach News-Journal: Gov. Scott holds up Boston Whaler as proof of Enterprise Florida’s worth

ICYMI: Daytona Beach News-Journal: Gov. Scott holds up Boston Whaler as proof of Enterprise Florida’s worth

Posted on April 6, 2017

Gov. Rick Scott holds up Boston Whaler as proof of Enterprise Florida’s worth
Daytona Beach News-Journal
Casmira Harrison
April 4, 2017
For the second time in two years, Gov. Rick Scott dropped into Southeast Volusia to do some cheerleading for boat manufacturer Boston Whaler.
…
The first visit came in May 2015 when the boat-building company underwent an expansion that added more than 120 jobs, leading Scott to tout the plant’s 600-strong workforce. By Tuesday’s visit, the company had increased its numbers to around 750 employees with plans to add a whopping 350 workers over a two-year run.
…
AN ENTERPRISING VISIT: Enterprise Florida is at the center of a prolonged legislative fight. Scott has been promoting business incentive programs like the Qualified Target Industry Tax Refund program Boston Whaler took advantage of in its 2015 expansion, and is pushing to keep both Enterprise Florida and Visit Florida intact.
…
Scott has proposed $85 million for incentives offered through Enterprise Florida, the state’s economic development agency, according to a News Service of Florida report last week. The House voted to abolish the organization on March 10 and House Speaker Richard Corcoran has engaged in a battle with Scott over its value.
…
Amid the scent of laminate resin and surrounded by Boston Whaler’s massive warehouse facility, Enterprise Florida got several plugs, including from Volusia County Councilwoman Deb Denys.
“They’re doubling our efforts,” said Denys of the state tax incentive program.
Boston Whaler President Nick Stickler touted the partnership he said the company has with Enterprise Florida.
“They can help introduce us to the right people,” Stickler said. “They can help move projects forward and those things allow us to do what we’re good at.”
 

Share this article! Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Filed Under: Featured Tagged With: Boston Whaler, Daytona Beach News Journal, Enterprise Florida, Gov. Rick Scott, ICYMI

Primary Sidebar

    Submit News    

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces the Focus on Florida’s Future Budget Recommendations for Fiscal Year 2024–2025

Governor Ron DeSantis today announced his Focus on Florida’s Future budget … [Read More...] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces the Focus on Florida’s Future Budget Recommendations for Fiscal Year 2024–2025

FDLE’s Secure Florida celebrates 20 years helping protect Florida against cyber threats

Secure Florida offers free education and awareness resources to businesses, citizens The Florida Department … [Read More...] about FDLE’s Secure Florida celebrates 20 years helping protect Florida against cyber threats

Senate Democratic Leader Lauren Book and Representative Robin Bartleman Introduce “Gabby Petito Act” to Protect Victims of Domestic Violence

Senate Democratic Leader Lauren Book (D-Davie) and Representative Robin Bartleman (D-Weston) today filed a … [Read More...] about Senate Democratic Leader Lauren Book and Representative Robin Bartleman Introduce “Gabby Petito Act” to Protect Victims of Domestic Violence

Keep in Touch

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Twitter

Newsletter signup

Stay in the loop! Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to receive a brief recap of the week's most popular stories.

Footer

News

  • Featured
  • Leaders
  • Government
  • Industry
  • Education
  • Opinion

About Us 

  • About
  • Advertise
  • Submit News
  • Contact Us

Keep in Touch

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Twitter

Copyright © 2021
Terms & Conditions

© Copyright 2023 Capital Soup · All Rights Reserved ·