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What you need to know about Florida today
Florida leads nation in new construction jobs
Florida led the nation in new construction jobs in October, adding 10.4 percent, or 40,100 jobs since the year before, according to the state. The swell in construction jobs was particularly evident in South Florida. [Source: South Florida Sun-Sentinel]
What teaming up with another company can do for your business
Strategic alliances are probably the most overlooked form of offline marketing and, yet, they’re one of the most meaningful. Two heads are better than one and, in many cases, two companies are better than one—especially when they combine resources or share expertise in order to build new business. [Source: Fast Company]
Florida regulators to decide on energy efficiency goals, solar rebates
State regulators are expected to decide Tuesday whether to back proposals by Florida utilities to gut their energy efficiency goals by more than 90 percent and end programs that offered rebates for solar installations. [Source: Tampa Bay Times]
Another hurricane season, minus the hurricanes
Florida beat the odds again, extending a hurricane-free stretch that climate experts describe as remarkable. It has now been nine years since a hurricane made landfall in the Sunshine State, nearly double the previous record run without a strike. More from the Sarasota Herald-Tribune and the Tampa Bay Times.
Does bad behavior really hurt business?
Silicon Valley seems to have more than its share of companies behaving badly. Among up-and-comers in the tech world, privacy abuses and executive gaffes have become viral sensations. But is all that bad behavior actually bad for business? [Source: AP]
ALSO AROUND FLORIDA:
› Small dairy farmer battles Florida regulators over ‘misleading’ milk labels
State regulators took on a third generation family-owned dairy farm in one of Florida’s smallest counties and gave it an offer the owners had to refuse: call a natural milk item imitation milk or inject it with additives.
› Amazon’s new warehouse in South Florida aims to speed deliveries
Just in time for the gift-giving holidays. Amazon.com launched operations at its new sortation center west of Doral and has been hiring seasonal workers for the peak holiday season.
› Boca Raton company tops fastest-growing list in Florida
Boca Raton-based Therapeutics D is the top Florida company on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500, ranking the fastest-growing technology companies.
› Florida corrections chief stepping down
Gov. Rick Scott's corrections chief, Mike Crews, announced Monday he is stepping down from the agency grappling with reports of abuse by prison guards, allegations of retaliation against whistleblowers and a multimillion-dollar deficit.
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