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Medical Marijuana could be boon for Florida business, agriculture
Amendment 2 may have just sealed the deal for the next major crop in Florida. From the growers to the dispensaries, to the pickers and plants scientists, even security and transportation, the boom could result in thousands of jobs. But for an industry that's long operated in the shadows, it won't come without its challenges. More from ABC Action News.
See also:
» Hazy future ahead for Florida employers after medical marijuana vote
» Proponents of Amendment 2 see relief, economic benefits
» Medical marijuana is legal in Florida, now what?
Chris Hart eyed for top Enterprise Florida job
Chris Hart, a former state lawmaker and the longtime president of CareerSource Florida, was added Wednesday to the shortlist to run the state’s business-recruitment agency. More from CBS Miami.
Citrix partners with tech accelerator, making 'reinvestment' in South Florida
Citrix Systems this week announced it has become a founding partner of The South Florida Accelerator, an initiative launched earlier this year to expand innovative technology businesses. More from the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.
Sanibel bank plots expansion with new top executive
Founded in 2003, Sanibel Captiva operates five branches currently in Sanibel and Fort Myers. With $332 million in assets, the bank generates the third-highest return on equity of Florida’s 151 chartered banks. More from the Business Observer.
Grace Electronics makes bid to relocate headquarters from New York to Jacksonville’s Cecil Commerce Center
A New York-based aerospace manufacturing company is considering relocating its headquarters to Jacksonville’s Cecil Commerce Center. Grace Electronics, which manufactures equipment for military aircraft such as wire harnesses, already has a presence at the Cecil Commerce Center. More from the Florida Times-Union.
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Sally Williams Fine Foods of South Africa
Sally Williams Fine Foods of South Africa, maker of gourmet soft-textured nougat and related confections, has opened an office in Fort Lauderdale as it prepares to begin distributing in the United States.
» More from the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.
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Miles of Aisles at Florida Grocery Stores
Bulk Nation is among a dozen grocery chains that either have started in Florida or expanded into the state over the past decade. Along with smaller stores like Bulk Nation, larger chains including Safeway are hoping to carve out niches in a state dominated by Publix and its 771 supermarkets — joining other lesser-known grocers that have been in Florida for a while.
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