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› Cheney Brothers hits job target in Punta Gorda three years early
Economic developers in Charlotte County say that Cheney Bros. Inc., a major food distributor in the Southeastern U.S., has exceeded expectations for job creation with its $100 million investment in a massive distribution center in Punta Gorda.
› It’s all about the conch as chefs pay tribute to Key West heritage
From avocado salad and bollos to a pig roasted whole —and a whole fish while they’re at it —down to the Key lime pie, a group of Key West chefs has teamed up to pay tribute to the island’s native cooking by hosting a big outdoor picnic seaside this month.
› Plant-based firm with Central Florida roots plans big growth
Sustainable fertilizer manufacturer Anuvia Plant Nutrients Corp. has put down roots in Orange County and is looking to grow. The company, headquartered in Zellwood, started production at its new $100 million plant earlier this year.
› Mettler Toledo scale company building $30 million plant in Pasco, bringing 500 jobs
Mettler Toledo, an international supplier of precision scales and instruments for laboratory, food-retailing and other industrial uses, is relocating its operations from Hillsborough County to a new $30 million manufacturing plant in Pasco County.
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