May 25, 2013

International Trade

Landrum Human Resources Cos.

After 42 years of providing human resources services to businesses in some 31 states, H. Britt Landrum Jr. decided it was time to branch out overseas. Read more »
Published on 12/19/2012

Rising Tide - Bay County's International Trade Growth

Bay County, home to northwest Florida's largest port and its only container port, is riding a wave of international trade growth. Read more »
Published on 12/19/2012

View from Abroad - Gael de Maisonneuve

How is Florida as a place to do business? Read more »
Published on 12/18/2012

View from Abroad - Kevin McGurgan

How is Florida as a place to do business? Read more »
Published on 12/18/2012

Jump Start - Port Canaveral Expansion Begins Early

Port Canaveral will get an early start on work to widen and deepen its main shipping channel so the Brevard County port can handle more cargo. Read more »
Published on 12/13/2012

View from Abroad - Helio Vitor Ramos Filho

How is Florida as a place to do business? Read more »
Published on 12/11/2012

View from Abroad - Louise Leger

How is Florida as a place to do business? Read more »
Published on 12/11/2012

View from Abroad - Lorena Sanchez Urpi

How is Florida as a place to do business? Read more »
Published on 12/11/2012

Untapped - Tampa Bay's Exporting Potential

Tampa Bay accounts for 25% of Florida's economy, yet the region generates just 15.6% of the state's merchandise exports. Read more »
Published on 12/11/2012

Space Invaders - Large Industrial Lease Expansions

As Miami-Dade's volume of international trade increases dramatically, owners and users of warehouses are grabbing space. Read more »
Published on 12/10/2012

From Russia to Turkey

Senior U.S. trade official Frank Sánchez points to opportunities around the world for Florida businesses. Read more »
Published on 12/7/2012

Exports on the Hoof

Restaurants, aviation, agriculture and the creative fields capitalize on demand in international markets. Read more »
Published on 12/5/2012

Flying High

Restaurants, aviation, agriculture and the creative fields capitalize on demand in international markets. Read more »
Published on 12/5/2012

Evolving Tastes

Restaurants, aviation, agriculture and the creative fields capitalize on demand in international markets. Read more »
Published on 12/5/2012

Untrackable

Restaurants, aviation, agriculture and the creative fields capitalize on demand in international markets. Read more »
Published on 12/5/2012

To EB or Not to EB

A federal program that gives immigrants permanent residency in exchange for development funding is being hampered by bureaucratic delays. Read more »
Published on 12/5/2012

Florida Trade

About 90% of what Florida residents and tourists consume comes by ocean. Read more »
Published on 12/4/2012

Panama Canal Expansion: A Game Changer?

Here's what you need to know when you cut through the hype about the expanding of the Panama Canal. Read more »
Published on 12/4/2012

Florida's Seaports, Airports and Foreign Trade Zones

Lists rank airports and seaports by 2011 data; trade zones are listed by number. Read more »
Published on 12/3/2012

Chat: Florida and Colombia as Trade Partners

On Tuesday, Dec. 11, Florida Trend held web chat on the Florida-Colombia connection. At this page, you can replay the discussion. Read more »
Published on 12/3/2012

Florida Business News

  • State releases FCAT scores

    The scores released today are the first wave of marks expected from the 2013 administration of the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test and the state's new end-of-course exams.

  • Three Florida beaches make Dr. Beach Top 10 list for 2013

    The smile of Dr. Beach still shines on the Sunshine State as three Florida beaches made his annual Top 10 beaches in the U.S. list.

  • U.S. weather-watcher satellite fails just before hurricane season

    A key satellite positioned to track severe weather in the eastern United States has failed, just as the 2013 Atlantic hurricane season is about to start.

    FRIDAY PREVIEW:
    Coming next week to FloridaTrend.com:

    • Florida Icon: C.C. 'Doc' Dockey - The businessman tells us: "I've learned that both political parties in Florida do better running and building than they do governing."
    • CEO Sounding Board - Florida CEOs talk about a recent settlement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
    • Bearing Down in Jacksonville - Chinese company HCH targets north Florida for distribution.
    • Florida Life - Surfing spots in the Sunshine State.

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Apart from remembering and honoring the men and women who lost their lives in military service, do you have any plans for the extended Memorial Day weekend?

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