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| 10/24/2016

Florida eyes Cuban research collaboration

The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) is sending an inter-departmental team of scientists to Cuba as part of a grant that is believed to be the first federally-funded project for scientific field research in Cuba. More from Fruitnet.

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Wellington headquarters company to be acquired by Rockwell Collins

Wellington-based airplane interior maker B/E Aerospace has agreed to acquired by Iowa competitor Rockwell Collins for $6.4 billion, the companies announced Sunday. More from the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.

Coconut Grove’s luxe real estate market: a sleeping giant about to awaken

Long considered Miami’s dormant market, Coconut Grove has most recently come alive with vast opportunity driven by the demand of both residential and rental sales that includes new plans, preconstruction deals and surging prices. More from the Miami Herald.

Why UNF's business school is among country's best

For 10 years running, the University of North Florida’s Coggin College of Business has been named one of the best business schools in the country by the Princeton Review. More from WJCT.

Small Business Advice
Negative advertising signs do a disservice to your business

Rather than have a negative sign in your business, it is so much better and kinder to speak directly with the customer and answer their questions kindly no matter how many times you have to give the same message. More from Jerry Osteryoung.

Florida Small Business
Financial Resources

Comprehensive lists of where to find financing in Florida, including SBA lenders, certified development companies, Florida Finance Network, venture capital firms, and more.

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Profile
Kevin Cooper

Kevin Cooper describes the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce as a family business that supports and celebrates its members. Cooper took over this month as the president and chief executive officer of the 1,350-member organization, which was founded in 1921. Read a Q&A with Cooper at the Sarasota Herald-Tribune.