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Millennial entrepreneurs making a go of it
As millennials reach their 20s and early 30s, their technology-influenced upbringings are shaping the types of business they're launching as entrepreneurs, according to those who work with small businesses in Marion and Alachua counties. [Source: Gainesville Sun]
Drones might become a good career move
Drones soon might become more than just an exhilarating hobby. Proposed federal regulations could lead to lucrative new careers flying drones for real estate, construction, architecture, technology and other industries, experts say. [Source: South Florida Sun-Sentinel]
Economists say recession threat looms for next president, whether it's Trump, Clinton or someone else
The last national recession smacked Florida so hard in so many ways, it's hard to believe that wrenching downturn officially ended way back in June 2009. Seven years ago, almost. That's a long time between economic downswings. So long, in fact, that business chatter is rising fast over how soon the next recession will arrive, and how bad it might be. [Source: Tampa Bay Times]
Citizen-scientists: Uncle Sam wants you to fight Zika!
The mosquitoes that can spread Zika are already buzzing among us. The U.S. government could use some help figuring out exactly where. No experience is necessary for what the U.S. Department of Agriculture envisions as a nationwide experiment in citizen-science [Source: AP]
Florida opts to not seek U.S. foreclosure-relief funds
Already lagging behind the rest of the country in aiding struggling homeowners with federal foreclosure-relief funds, Florida missed out on a chance at $250 million in additional assistance. [Source: Orlando Sentinel]
› Florida tourism promoters take heat for promoting hockey rival
The Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau was full of apologies to Tampa Bay Lightning fans Saturday after it unleashed an internet storm Friday by issuing a rally towel to the team's rival.
› CEO of state’s largest credit union retires
Tom Dorety, longtime president and CEO of Suncoast Credit Union, announced he will retire at the end of the year. Under Dorety’s leadership, Suncoast Credit Union has grown into the largest in the state.
› Middle, upper classes lose ground in South Florida
Like most the country, South Florida's middle class is losing ground. But so is its upper class. The findings are included in a report characterizing the shrinking middle class as a growing concern for the economy that cuts across virtually all communities coast to coast.
› Titusville energy firm gets incentives to stay, expand
A fast-growing Titusville energy services company plans to expand even more, after receiving incentives from the North Brevard Economic Development Zone board to help pay for renovation of an industrial facility west of downtown.
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