Monday's Daily Pulse
Florida construction jobs seen likely to grow fastest
Construction jobs in Florida should grow faster than other fields through 2017, according to a new forecast Jobs in trade, transportation and utilities — which includes retail — are expected to grow 3.8 percent; professional and business services, 3.6 percent; education and health services, 2.2 percent; and leisure and hospitality, 2 percent. [Source: South Florida Sun-Sentinel]
Small businesses prepare for the holiday season
While children are making their holiday wish-list, families are preparing to go out of town and big businesses are expecting long lines of shoppers, there is one group of people who will be working extra hard this holiday season: Small business owners. [Source: USA Today]
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Sports business: Hockey power play
Tampa Bay Lightning owner Jeff Vinik turned around a hockey organization that one person described as a ‘gong show.’ Now he’s buying up property in downtown Tampa and has assembled more then 20 acres of prime real estate around the Lightning arena. Can he turn around Tampa’s downtown too? Access full story.
Building on an old concept in wound care
A European company that provides fly larvae for wound care has established its U.S. base in Gainesville. BioMonde, with headquarters in Bridgend, Wales, and a second manufacturing facility in Hamburg, Germany, moved into the University of Florida Innovation Hub in June. [Source: Gainesvillle Sun]
Big Florida election brings money from all sides
The unprecedented wave of television ads airing in Florida's bitter contest for governor has been paid by a wide array of interests ranging from casino owners, unions, electric utilities, and even the incumbent himself. [Source: AP]
See also:
» Gov. Rick Scott, Charlie Crist start final push
» Governor’s race will top $150 million, costliest in U.S.
ALSO AROUND FLORIDA:
› Map tool shows road vulnerability to rising seas [AP]
A few Florida counties are testing a computer mapping tool that details the vulnerability of their roads to rising sea levels, and perhaps the most surprising thing about it is where it came from.
› Cancer-fighting proton accelerator arrives at Orlando hospital [Orlando Sentinel]
A device for delivering radiation to cancerous tumors — known as a superconducting synchrocyclotron proton accelerator — was lowered into its new home in the UF Health Cancer Center at Orlando Health south of downtown on Sunday.
› UF negotiating with Duke Energy over electricity needs [Gainesville Sun]
The University of Florida’s longstanding agreement for Duke Energy to provide most of the campus’ energy needs expires at the end of the year, which has environmentalists and local utility officials thinking it might be time for a change.
› 10 issues that will drive Tampa Bay economy [Tampa Bay Times]
From Tuesday's key election choices to signs of critical mass in downtown Tampa, here are 10 hot topics to watch in Tampa Bay's quest to advance its regional economy.
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› Clearwater McDonald's nation's first with a McCafé for coffee drinkers [Tampa Bay Times]
Juan Vazquez and his son Raphael are opening their ninth McDonald's and the first in the United States to feature a "store within a store" — a McCafé, with pastries and more coffee drinks than on the regular menu.
› Orlando to consider $100k for StarterCorps seed fund [Orlando Sentinel]
The Orlando City Council is set to consider approving $100,000 on Monday to boost the new StarterCorps seed fund to help early stage companies grow.
› The Foodie-Effect Has Taken Over South Florida’s Entrepreneurs, And How They Are Cashing In [Tech Cocktail]
South Florida is betting on its diverse culinary scene and growing tech community to get in on a burgeoning tech-and-food industry. In South Florida, the tech-and-food business is in its early stages, but we are seeing more successful launches and growth of startups in this particular industry.
› Drone industry could boom in Bay area [WTSP]
Imagine Florida as the worldwide center for companies that build and fly drones. There's a group meeting in Tampa Bay now, working to make that happen.