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Enterprise Florida, Inc. (EFI) and the Florida Medical Manufacturers Consortium (FMMC) are partnering on a new program to help manufacturing businesses grow through international trade. [Read more…] about Enterprise Florida and the Florida Medical Manufacturers Consortium Launch International Registration Grants Program
Earning 11 total awards including the Grand All-Image, Sachs Media Group continued its 23-year legacy of excellence in the field of public relations and integrated communications campaigns during the Thursday FPRA Image Awards event in Tallahassee. [Read more…] about Sachs Media Group Receives Highest Honors at 2019 FPRA Capital Chapter Image Awards
If lawmakers phase out Florida’s tourism marketing program, VISIT FLORIDA, it could greatly diminish the employability skills training ground the tourism and hospitality industry provide, putting greater strain on small businesses to identify and hire employees with needed workforce skills, the Florida Chamber of Commerce said today. [Read more…] about Phasing Out VISIT FLORIDA Could Diminish Florida’s Leading Workforce Skills Training Ground Worsening Small Business Owners Access to Employees with Employability Skills
Preparing Florida to grow, diversify, and strengthen its economy for resilience even in the kind of turbulent periods that marked the first two decades of the 21st century, the Florida Council of 100 today announced the release of its eagerly awaited Project Sunrise report. [Read more…] about Florida Council of 100’s ‘Project Sunrise’ Charts Comprehensive Roadmap for State’s Economic Future
An infrastructure bill now poised for final passage in the Florida Senate will help ensure Florida is prepared to meet its growing population, and invigorate rural communities with jobs and economic development opportunities, the Florida Chamber of Commerce said today. [Read more…] about Smart Infrastructure Investment Bill Prepares for Growing Population Demands and Provides Economic Development Opportunities for Rural Communities
Florida’s housing market reported more pending sales, higher median prices and increased inventory (active listings) in March compared to a year ago, according to the latest housing data released by Florida Realtors®. [Read more…] about Florida’s Housing Market: Pending Sales, Median Prices Up in March 2019
Enterprise Florida, Inc. (EFI) this week launched a new Rural Marketing & Education Grant Program aimed at increasing economic development activity in Florida’s rural communities and regions. [Read more…] about Enterprise Florida Announces New Efforts to Assist State’s Rural Regions
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced that Florida’s private-sector businesses created 208,100 jobs over the year and 12,600 jobs in March. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Florida’s Businesses Create More Than 200,000 Jobs Over the Year
Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), the largest aerospace and defense company headquartered in Florida, participated in two events this week that highlighted the important role STEM education and technology innovation play in the state’s economy. [Read more…] about Harris Corporation Showcases Commitment to Education and Innovation During STEM Day and Technology Day at the Capitol
Florida continues to grow at a fast pace and our technology is growing even faster. [Read more…] about Want Gigabit Service in Your Neighborhood? Local Government Should Help Reduce Barriers to Deploy Technology
