On Monday, the Florida Lottery (Lottery) will join the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) to celebrate the 19th annual Problem Gambling Awareness Month. [Read more…] about The Florida Lottery to Join Industry Leaders to Recognize Problem Gambling Awareness Month
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UnidosUS is awarded a $745,000 State Farm education and COVID-19 response effort grant
UnidosUS (formerly the National Council of La Raza), the nation’s largest Latino civil rights and advocacy organization, has been awarded a $745,000 grant from State Farm to fund four education initiatives: CASA, Early Escalera, Avanzando Through College and Padres Comprometidos and to support the UnidosUS Esperanza/Hope Fund. [Read more…] about UnidosUS is awarded a $745,000 State Farm education and COVID-19 response effort grant
Florida State University Habitat for Humanity Campus Chapter receives State Farm grant
Florida State University Habitat for Humanity Campus Chapter is one of 14 groups selected to receive a grant from State Farm®. [Read more…] about Florida State University Habitat for Humanity Campus Chapter receives State Farm grant
Florida’s Housing Market Continues Strong in January 2021
Florida’s housing market continued to show momentum in January even with the ongoing pandemic, with more closed sales, rising median prices, more new pending sales and increased pending inventory compared to a year ago, according to Florida Realtors® latest housing data. [Read more…] about Florida’s Housing Market Continues Strong in January 2021
Suddath Earns Recognition in 15th Annual Stevie Awards
The Suddath® Moving & Logistics division, has earned recognition in the 15th annual Stevie® Awards for Sales & Customer Service. [Read more…] about Suddath Earns Recognition in 15th Annual Stevie Awards
Florida’s Housing Market Wraps Up 2020 With Strong Gains Despite COVID-19
Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic challenges, Florida’s housing market wrapped up 2020 with more sales, higher median sale prices and more pending inventory compared to the year before, according to the latest housing data released by Florida Realtors®. [Read more…] about Florida’s Housing Market Wraps Up 2020 With Strong Gains Despite COVID-19
Florida Realtors® Real Estate Trends: Housing Supply, Affordability Key in 2021
Homebuilding experienced “a surprise year of growth” in 2020 despite the pandemic, but new home construction this year will be constrained by supply side factors like higher lumber costs, a shortage of lots and regulatory issues, according to Dr. Robert Dietz, chief economist and senior vice president for economics and policy for the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). [Read more…] about Florida Realtors® Real Estate Trends: Housing Supply, Affordability Key in 2021
2020 Working Parent Survey Sheds Light On What Florida Businesses Can Do To Win Talent War
As Florida businesses big and small look to increase their competitive advantage in 2021, a new survey finds that adopting family-friendly policies is the surest way to attract and retain top talent and more diverse employees. [Read more…] about 2020 Working Parent Survey Sheds Light On What Florida Businesses Can Do To Win Talent War
Meet Two Florida Panhandle State Farm Teacher Assist Winners
40 Teachers … $100,000 dollars!
Teachers in Florida were asked to submit their innovative teaching ideas the week of January 11 for an opportunity to win State Farm ® Teacher Assist grants. [Read more…] about Meet Two Florida Panhandle State Farm Teacher Assist Winners
APCIA Applauds Senate Committee on Banking & Insurance for Passing Senate Bill 76
The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) today issued the following statement, attributed to its assistant vice president of state government relations Logan McFaddin, regarding the passage of Senate Bill 76 relating to Residential Property Insurance by the Senate Committee on Banking & Insurance. [Read more…] about APCIA Applauds Senate Committee on Banking & Insurance for Passing Senate Bill 76
