Your Florida Opportunity Guide
Florida Trend receives nine 'Charlie Awards'
The Florida Magazine Association presented the awards at their annual conference.
Help for citrus growers impacted by greening
Viewpoints: Dr. Karen Holbrook of Embry-Riddle
Find out what research projects are going on at the aeronautical university.
Florida Icon: Cowboy Tater Porter
Porter is a rodeo champion and an Osceola County sheriff’s deputy.
Mission: Economic development
Florida power companies are active players in economic development.
[Photo of Crystal Stiles/FPL by Thomas Winter]
Quick start for Miami FC soccer team
With Beckham's team waiting in the wings, Miami FC hits the field.
Larry Robinson named Interim President of FAMU
Orlando extends its growth eastward
Two developments will be built east of the Econlockhatchee River.
How businesses benefit when part of an innovative community
There’s tremendous buzz these days about innovation. For many Florida communities, it’s the path forward for them.
Gov. Scott orders DEP to notify public, local governments, following pollution incidents
Following the sewage spill in Pinellas County and the sinkhole at Mosaic’s New Wales facility, Gov. Scott is directing Florida Department of Environmental Protection to notify the public, local governments, within 24 hours of a pollution incident.
Large medical research facility opens in Fort Lauderdale
Two years under construction, the Center for Collaborative Research houses numerous labs and a fully-equipped clinic to accommodate research trials.
Mote surpasses $50M fundraising goal
23,000 people made financial contributions that helped Mote surpass the $50 million goal, part of the 2020 Vision & Strategic Plan launched in 2010.
Small Business Advice
Structure incentives to benefit the employee (and not abuse the customer)
Small businesses should make sure that if they have an incentive system in place, it is effective and not abusing the company's customers.
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