March 28, 2024

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| 7/11/2014

› Chicago firm to build Orlando veterans medical simulation complex
The Department of Veterans Affairs has awarded a Chicago-based construction company a $20 million contract to build the veterans' medical simulation training center at Lake Nona, the agency said Thursday.

› Medical marijuana: Who supplies the suppliers?
Under the new medical marijuana law, five Florida nurseries will be allowed to grow cannabis. But one very big question remains: How will they get the ganja in the first place?

› Hedge funds fuel international banks
Despite stricter banking regulations, there’s enough money in Miami to maintain its status as the biggest international banking center south of New York City, according to the new head of the Florida International Bankers Association.

› EmergenSee, Inc. licenses wireless emergency reporting system technology
The University of South Florida (USF) has exclusively licensed its Wireless Emergency Reporting System technology, US Patent 8,045,954, to EmergenSee, Inc., a leader in mobile technology that enables users to turn a smartphone or tablet into a personal security system.

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