Entrepreneur Business Briefs - July 2007

Vanessa Pineda | 7/1/2007

» Cyberstates 2007, an annual study by high-tech trade association AeA, reported that Florida has the second-fastest-growing tech industry employment. The state added 10,900 tech jobs for a total of 276,400 in 2005, the most current year available. Florida’s high-tech workers, though, earned an average wage of $61,100, ranking 29th in the nation.

For the full Cyberstates reports go to FloridaTrend.com/Links.

» A new business incubator, the TRDA Business Innovation Center, is opening this summer in Melbourne. It will offer hands-on assistance, office space, business services and investment capital to startups with high-growth potential.

Tags: Florida Small Business, North Central, Entrepreneur

A Florida health provider says better building design can help patients heal

FHSAA to potentially sanction esports in Florida schools

Florida home values have more than doubled in the past decade

Sunshine State manufacturing is a powerhouse, rivals tourism

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