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| 2/3/2016

Employers hired at solid pace in January

U.S. employers added jobs at a steady pace last month, lifted by robust gains in services and construction, according to a private survey. Payroll processor ADP says businesses added 205,000 jobs in January, down from 267,000 in the previous month. More from the AP.

Florida snowbirds head north as lowly Loonie cuts spending power

For many so-called snowbirds, the Canadian dollar’s almost 30 percent decline from parity is putting a chill on their spending, sending many home early and discouraging others from coming altogether. More from Bloomberg and USA Today.

Supply chain management

If Florida educators are to produce "products" of educated students, who will invest the capital to enhance the cultivation of the raw materials used in production? This report from the Florida Education Association examines sourcing, logistics, labeling and distribution channels needed to improve education in Florida. [Sponsored]

Florida nurseries seek injunction in medical marijuana licenses

Three Florida nurseries filed a lawsuit Tuesday asking for an injunction to delay the state's medical marijuana process in three of five state regions. More from the AP.

Ultimate Software posts record $618 million in revenues

Ultimate Software met its goal to pass the $600 million revenue mark in 2015. The Weston software maker, recently named the top tech workplace in the nation, said Tuesday that revenue last year was a record $618.1 million. More from the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.

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Peppertree Press

peppertree Since Peppertree Press’ inception in 2006, it’s worked with more than 600 authors and published some 800 books in genres ranging from fiction and children’s literature to autobiographies and cookbooks.

» More from the Business Observer.

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Super Bowl spending expected to rise

super bowl An estimated 188.9 million viewers plan to tune into Super Bowl 50 on Sunday, and collectively they’re expected to generate more than $15.5 billion in spending. That viewership is up from the 183.7 million people last year, with $14.3 billion in spending, according to the National Retail Federation.

» More from the Sarasota Herald-Tribune

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