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What you need to know about Florida today
Finding top tech talent still a challenge
The market for tech talent is white hot nationally and locally, thanks to a recovering economy and growing entrepreneurial activity. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the U.S. unemployment rate among software developers and engineers in the United States was just 2.5 percent in the fourth quarter of 2014, compared with an overall rate of 5.7 percent. [Source: Miami Herald]
Florida legislature targets telemedicine
This Florida legislative session, physicians and hospitals in the state are keeping a close eye on two telemedicine bills. Florida statutes don’t include a provision that deals with telemedicine. Nevertheless, for some time private practice physicians and hospitals in this state have been administering telemedicine. [Source: Miami Today]
Small-business jobs on the rebound
For small businesses in South Florida, jobs are almost back to where they were before the recession. The region hasn't recovered all of its jobs, but job growth is surging, said Jim Diffley, chief regional economist for IHS, a global information company. [Source: South Florida Sun-Sentinel]
Could a spinach gene save the orange industry?
New genetics are helping breed trees that don’t get the citrus greening disease or show symptoms at all. In “transgenic citrus,” trees have a gene added to confer resistance or tolerance to the disease. In fact, there is a gene from spinach that seems to help the tree grow fine with infection. More from the Food Journal and the Genetic Literacy Project.
Building rapport with clients outside of the office
Way back when, businessmen met on the golf course to informally discuss their work life while socializing and catching up. Today, the golf course is not the only (or even the typical) after hours event. But, ironically enough, with a world of opportunities open to us, it can be tough to figure out where to take clients or guests after you leave the office. [Source: Forbes]
ALSO AROUND FLORIDA:
› Chinese home investment in Miami grows
Although there isn’t a large Chinese presence in South Florida yet, observers say infrastructure is coming together and will eventually attract homebuyers from that market. Miami is seeing the beginnings of substantial Chinese investment.
› Orlando City Soccer creating buzz and business in Central Florida
Orlando needs soccer. Who would have thought that just a few years ago? Orlando City is expecting a sellout crowd of 60,000-plus for the opener against New York City F.C. Meanwhile, plenty of sections are available in Orlando Magic home games at the Amway Center.
› Sen. Rubio floats tax plan to cut corporate rates, individual brackets
Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., and Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah outlined details of a tax overhaul that would reduce the number of tax brackets for individuals and drop corporate tax rates, all in an attempt to boost economic growth.
› Air safety company expands to Pensacola
Aero Sekur, a specialist in helicopter lift-raft and flotation systems, has announced a relocation and expansion of its U.S. subsidiary from Parsippany, N.J., to larger premises in Pensacola.
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