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STEM skills boost wages, remain in high demand
Science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) jobs take more than twice as long to fill as other openings, according to a new Brookings Institution study that provides the most detailed evidence yet of a skills gap that's slowing payroll growth. More from USA Today, the Baltimore Business Journal, and the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.
» Read the full study here.
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Driving profits: The competitive landscape in today's car business
A look at the competitive landscape of today’s car business, including franchise laws that regulate the relationship between car manufacturers and dealers, and a by-the-numbers look at the cost to finance and run a new car dealership. Access full story.
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» Shrinking margins at car dealerships in Florida
» Dealership snapshots
'Zombie foreclosures' lurk in U.S., Florida
Florida leads the nation in "zombie foreclosures." Settle down, fans of "The Walking Dead," a "zombie" foreclosure is not exactly as exciting as it sounds. There are no walkers lurking in these homes. In fact, it's the opposite. A "zombie" foreclosure is one that has become vacant during the foreclosure process. [Source: Orlando Sentinel]
Column: Why business incubators don't work
The incubator idea is truly to create a paradise of entrepreneurs that churn out successful companies. Good ideas and good intentions, but here is the deal: folks, they don’t work. [Source: Forbes]
In Florida, Hobby Lobby ruling could have implications beyond birth control
Companies cannot be forced to provide their employees health insurance that covers contraception, following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling Monday. Florida constitutional law experts believe the ruling could have far-reaching implications beyond both birth control and federal law. [Source: WFSU]
See also:
» ACLU of Florida Responds to Supreme Court Decision
» Business Owners react to Supreme Court Contraception ruling
ALSO AROUND FLORIDA:
› Port Canaveral cruising despite projected $3M drop
Port Canaveral's revenue for its current budget year is likely to be about $3.4 million lower than previously expected, resulting in a $3 million drop in projected net income for the year.
› Health care businesses consolidating
The health care industry in South Florida has a serious case of acquisition fever. At least three major deals have been sealed in the past month for medical companies in Broward and Palm Beach counties. Combined, their combined price tag tops $2.5 billion.
› Hotels seeking South Florida locals — just for the day
Summer is known as staycation time for locals who want a quick weekend getaway at bargain prices. These days, South Florida hotels are offering an even quicker option: daylong packages for those who don’t want to spend a night away from home.
› More Brazilians are visiting Central Florida
Orlando now gets more overseas visitors from Brazil than from any other country. An annual report from the Office of Travel and Tourism Industries says Orlando had 768,488 Brazilian visitors last year, up from about 639,000 in 2012.
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