March 29, 2024

Wednesday's Daily Pulse

What you need to know about Florida today

| 7/23/2014

› Q&A with EarlyShares CEO on the future of crowdfunding
Joanna Schwartz talks about the progress of Miami-based EarlyShares, an equity crowdfunding platform that connects investors and opportunities, her vision and crowdfunding.

› Chinese drywall company held in contempt of court
A federal judge has delivered another legal blow to a Chinese drywall company that has defied any attempt by the U.S. justice system to make it accountable for harm believed done to homes and health by its product.

› Big investors want direct talks with boards at Tech Data, Jabil
Investors in the biggest companies in Tampa Bay - and in the United States - want more direct conversations with members of the boards of directors at those firms.

› Venture capitalists flow $22.8 million into South Florida companies
South Florida was not a major target for venture capitalists in the second quarter, with only about 20 percent of the state's investments flowing to the area.

Sustainable Florida Seeks Nominations for Best Practice Awards
These annual awards are presented in several categories including:
Leadership, Large and Small Business,
Non-Profit, Government, Green Building and Business Partnership. The nomination deadline is August 1.
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