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Wednesday's Daily Pulse
What you need to know about Florida today
› National industry group taps Tampa area banker for leadership role
Rita Lowman, president of Tampa-based Pilot Bank, has been named to the American Bankers Association’s board of directors. She will also serve as 2021 vice chairwoman of the ABA’s Government Relations Council, and then take over as chairwoman in 2022.
› Jacksonville University partners with company that pays students during IT training
Jacksonville University is partnering SkillStorm to offer an information technology course that will pay participants while they are training for a job waiting for them when they complete the curriculum and earn certification. “We believe we can impact the region’s economic development and make the area more attractive for tech companies,” said Justin Viarello, SkillStorm CEO.
› Florida Snow Park Still on Track to Open in November
Snowcat Ridge, a snow park currently under construction in Dade City, plans to open its slopes this year. Many have wondered if the snow park, a first of its kind in Florida, would still open this year in light of the pandemic. A spokesperson confirmed with Spectrum News that the park is still aiming for a November debut, although an exact opening date has not yet been shared.
› Orlando financial planners field difficult questions about ammo and the election
If clients of financial planners are a barometer, people are worried about the future. “I’ve gotten the question a couple times, ‘Colby, should I stock up on weapons and ammunition?’” said Colby Winslow, a personal wealth manager with Creative Planning in Orlando. Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, financial planners have been getting some tough questions from very troubled clients.
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