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Thursday's Daily Pulse
What you need to know about Florida today
Lawmakers unveil congressional base map
The Florida Legislature is releasing a proposed map of new congressional districts ahead of a special session to approve new political boundaries. The map released Wednesday has several significant changes that will likely affect several incumbent members of Congress. More from the AP and the Orlando Sentinel.
See also:
» T he full state map and also a roundup of regional maps.
» New Florida congressional map sets stage for special session
» 'Base' congressional map would likely favor Democrats in 2016
» Florida's delegation in Congress should shift dramatically
» Proposed redistricting map would shuffle congressional reps throughout Tampa Bay
Sales tax holiday provides savings to consumers, a test run for stores
Florida’s annual sales tax holiday kicks off Friday, and retailers say they are prepared for the telltale rush of parents getting their kids ready for the first day of school. During the sales tax holiday, customers eager to find deals pour into stores regardless of whether they have school-age children. [Source: Palm Beach Post]
Facebook launches feature to allow businesses to privately message users
Facebook Inc. rolled out features Wednesday that enable businesses to privately communicate with customers through messages as part of the social networking company's push to make its Messenger app a stand-alone platform. [Source: Reuters]
Why you should strive to be a lifelong learner
Your business is only as strong as the people behind it. There’s a direct correlation between individuals who strive for growth in their personal lives and those who thrive in their professional lives. This can be accomplished by committing to the concept of lifelong learning. [Source: Entrepreneur]
Soaked tourism industry's winners and losers
Mother Nature put on quite a show last week, but after days and days of storms, residents and tourists were looking elsewhere for entertainment. When bad weather hits, the big miss for the business community usually is the absence of travelers from nearby areas. [Source: Sarasota Herald-Tribune]
See also:
» Pensacola tourism spending on the rise
› JM Family raises minimum wage to $16 an hour
JM Family Enterprises is raising its minimum wage to $16 an hour, nearly double Florida's $8.05 minimum — a pay hike for 400 workers. But the auto giant's shift is even more far-reaching.
› Business schools commit to increasing opportunities for women
The University of Miami was part of a group of 45 business schools nationwide that pledged to increase opportunities for women in business. During a White House event on Wednesday, business leaders discussed a set of best practices that the schools will adopt.
› Developers turn attention to space-related games
Central Florida video game developers want to build some games for the space industry. A group of agencies including the indie game developers group Indienomicon and Space Florida have teamed up to bring back the Indie Galactic Space Jam.
› Niche in container market pays off big
A Florida East Coast train arrives at the PortMiami via an on-dock rail connection in the morning, then departs in the afternoon, carrying with it an assortment of commodities that range from garments to waste paper to refrigerated cargo.
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