March 28, 2024

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| 12/10/2015

Economists see growth rising, unemployment falling in 2016

The U.S. is poised to deliver stronger economic growth and lower unemployment after the Federal Reserve’s first rate increase in a decade, according to economists surveyed by The Wall Street Journal. More at the Wall Street Journal.

Enterprise Florida's overseas sales numbers questioned

The state's business-recruitment agency, which Gov. Rick Scott uses for international trade missions, needs to do a better job of separating anticipated overseas sales figures from the actual sales, according to the Legislature's accountability office. More at the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.

KSC team's 'IDEAS' could make space work safer

IDEAS, or Integrated Display and Environmental Awareness System, is a project that seeks to apply consumer technologies like Google Glass or Fitbit trackers to work processing spacecraft and rockets, first on the ground at KSC and maybe eventually in space. More at Florida Today.

Consumer spending a bright spot in latest economic forecast

Free-spending consumers will be the bright spot in the U.S. economy for the next few years, even as weak foreign buying power and tepid growth in the gross domestic product work against them. More at the Orlando Business Journal.

Why holiday office parties are a big deal

While some of us think of our holiday office party as no big deal, senior managers consider it crucial to showing you want to be part of the team. If you are in a bad place, skipping the office holiday party will only make it worse. And, if you use the opportunity well, there is a lot to gain. More at the Miami Herald.

Around the State
Carnival's 'Voluntourism'

carnival Carnival is hoping to capitalize on a trend of combining travel and volunteerism. In June, the company’s new cruise line, Fathom, announced weeklong sailings, starting in April 2016, to the northern coast of the Dominican Republic.

» Access full story.

Out of the Box
Wildlife Officials Release Fake Snakes

fwc fake snakes If you happen to notice an increase in snakes around the state, don't worry. They won't bite. Florida wildlife officials are releasing fake snakes around state landmarks to raise awareness about nonnative species.

» More from the AP

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