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Florida jobless claims down in Thanksgiving week
First-time unemployment claims in Florida were at the lowest level in nearly two years during the holiday-shortened Thanksgiving week. The U.S. Department of Labor on Thursday estimated 3,808 first-time claims were filed in Florida during the week that ended Nov. 27. That was the lowest number since the holiday-shortened Christmas week in 2019, when 3,807 new claims were filed before onset on the Covid-19 pandemic. [Source: News Service of Florida]
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Florida Small Business Development Centers celebrates its 45th birthday
There are 2.8 million small businesses in the state of Florida — 99.8% of the state’s businesses, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration in 2021. Since 1976, the Florida Small Business Development Centers have assisted entrepreneurs in all aspects of the business cycle. Funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration, Florida SBDC offers professional expertise and business training essential to develop, innovate, restore or transition a small business. [Source: WUFT]
A legislative proposal has the potential to increase lawsuits against Florida municipalities
In a proposal drawing heavy fire from local governments, a Senate committee Tuesday approved a measure that could lead to cities and counties facing lawsuits because of decisions that lead to reduced revenue or profits for businesses. The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 7-4 to back the proposal (SB 620), which would allow businesses to sue if local ordinances cause at least 15 percent losses of revenue or profits. The bill would apply to businesses that have been operating for at least three years. [Source: News Service of Florida]
Climate change increasingly a bipartisan issue in Florida
Belief in climate change among Florida Republicans has climbed to nearly 9 out of 10 adults, apparently trending upwards, according to a new analysis of five sequenced surveys since 2019 conducted by researchers at Florida Atlantic University. The climate change issue may therefore no longer be an effective campaign trail theme for the state's party leaders as both parties gear up for the mid-term elections. [Source: FAU News]
Five dimensions of care in higher education
Providing academic and career support for post-secondary students isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s an organizational imperative that shows up in outcomes. Ultimate Medical Academy (UMA), which began operating more than 27 years ago, follows a student-supported model. This approach not only makes skills training and certification more accessible to a broad range of learners, but it also effectively equips and empowers graduates to excel in healthcare careers – roles for which there is a vital need throughout Florida and around the country. [Spomsored repotr]
ALSO AROUND FLORIDA:
› Florida Power & Light execs worked closely with consultants behind ‘ghost’ candidate scheme
Top executives at utility giant Florida Power & Light worked closely with the political consultants who orchestrated a scheme to promote spoiler candidates in three key state Senate elections last year, according to documents obtained by the Orlando Sentinel. The records show that the consultants who controlled Grow United Inc., the dark-money nonprofit at the center of the “ghost” candidate scandal, billed FPL for more than $3 million days before they began moving money through the entity.
› Tervis opening new North Port fulfillment center
Tervis, the local drinkware manufacturer based in North Venice, said this week that it will open a new fulfillment center in North Port. The company, which has been headquartered in Florida for more than 50 years, plans to open a 71,000-square-foot facility in the North Port Business Park by next summer.
› Central Florida International Auto Show drives into the OCCC this weekend
Calling all car enthusiasts. The Central Florida International Auto Show is driving into the Orange County Convention Center this weekend. The car show will feature hundreds of new models, electric vehicles, exotic vehicles, an off-road indoor test track, test drives and more.
› Kriseman picks Miami’s Midtown Development to redevelop Tropicana Field
With a little more than a month before he leaves office, St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman announced Thursday that he has chosen Miami’s Midtown Development for a makeover of Tropicana Field and the dozens of acres that surround it. But with a new mayor taking over in January and new City Council members joining the board, what will become of Tropicana Field appears far from settled.
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