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Florida exports plunge 10.9% in August
The latest international trade numbers show that $4 billion worth of goods left Florida for international markets in August, a decrease of 10.9 percent from July, according to Durham, N.H.-based e-forecasting.com. The August data is the most recent available. [Source: Orlando Business Journal]
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In good company: Gina Duncan's story
In 2007, at 50, Greg Pingston decided to no longer keep living an “inauthentic life” and decided to transition to the female gender. After telling his family, he informed his employer. Access full story.
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Prices, politics challenge health law's 3rd sign-up season
Enrollment on the federal and state exchanges began Sunday. While the law's expanded coverage has reduced the uninsured rate to a historic low of about 9 percent, the gains will be harder in 2016. Supporters may feel they're running to stay in place, rather than taking a victory lap during the president's last full year in office. [Source: AP]
What SBA's record year for loans means for small business
The Small Business Administration backed a record $23.6 billion in loans to small businesses through its flagship 7(a) program in fiscal 2015, which ended Sept. 30. Demand was so strong for 7(a) loans this summer that the SBA had to briefly shut down the program until Congress raised the program’s authorization level. [Source: The Business Journals]
Gas prices will dip in November -- but not as much as usual
Last year, the price of regular gas in Florida fell by 11 cents per gallon during November, and it has dipped by an average 8 cents per gallon every November since 2000. Gas prices may not fall as quickly this year, since prices for crude oil already are relatively low. [Source: South Florida Sun-Sentinel]
› Bill would put Uber under state regulations
Renewing a high-stakes debate, a House Republican on Monday filed a proposal that would prevent app-based services such as Uber and Lyft from being regulated like taxicabs.
› Luxe real-estate rivalry turns nasty in Miami
In the cut-throat world of South Florida luxury real estate, the glamorous Miami Beach duo known as The Jills has long reigned supreme — provoking plenty of professional jealousy along the way.
› UF dropouts celebrate 30 years of Gumby's Pizza
Thirty years ago, fraternity brothers Chance Hippler and Jeff O’Brien dropped out of the University of Florida as finance juniors to open a small pizza business in downtown Gainesville. Gumby’s Pizza and Wings has since gone on to $150 million in sales.
› Can you launch new business in 3 days?
The countdown ends this weekend for the launch of a new business-building competition in Orlando. Weekend Launch, which will give teams three days to build a business essentially from scratch, begins Friday.
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