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| 7/25/2022

State takes aim at workplace training lawsuit

Attorneys for the state last week filed motions to dismiss the lawsuit and to prevent a preliminary injunction. The law, which took effect July 1, targets how race-related concepts are addressed in workplace training and school classrooms, with DeSantis touting it as preventing “indoctrination.” The state’s motions contended that the law does not violate the First Amendment because it only bars businesses from requiring employees to take part in training programs that use the targeted concepts. More from the News Service of Florida.

21% of Tampa business owners are women, US Census data shows

Analysis of small business growth in the U.S. by BackgroundChecks.org showed Tampa has a slightly higher percentage of women business owners than the national average. According to the data, the U.S. average for women-owned businesses is 20.9%. The Tampa area, at 21%, is just 0.1% higher. In terms of actual numbers, 13,535 businesses in the Tampa metro area are owned by women and generated $5 billion in revenue. Altogether, the businesses reportedly employ more than 85,000 workers. More from the WFLA.

Hallandale Beach’s EasyPeasie featured among small business owners who sold on Amazon during Prime Day

In 2013, we “Peas” started drying and grinding vegetables for our own family to give the kids exposures to vegetable flavors early and often – with the goal of warming their palates to vegetables (“vegetable palate priming”). We found that the vegetables in this form were an easy way to mix in veggie flavors to everything the kids were eating and drinking – from as early as infancy. More from Amazon.

Commentary: Better public policies needed to help small businesses achieve their ‘Wildest Dreams'

Back in 2004, I launched One Day Came Construction. For the last 18 years, I have been a proud founder, president, and CEO of a small business. It’s hard work but nothing compares to the honor I’ve felt hiring employees, landing big projects, and growing my company. Black entrepreneurs like myself are starting businesses at higher rates than other groups. More from Florida Trend.

South Florida girl starts small business to give back to community

Six-year-old Aleeh Norzil is using the earnings from her small business inside the Green Acres Community Center to raise money for school supplies for kids in her neighborhood. “I really think she is doing a great job, its an amazing process that she started this all her own,” said Mye Choumie Francois, Aleeh’s Mother. In just one week, Aleeh raised enough money to buy more than 50 backpacks for children in need. More from the WPLG.

Health
Two Black men share their journeys with mental health

 Black Americans face a complex set of challenges as they try to maintain their mental health. On top of universal issues like depression, stigma and economic stress, they deal with racism, health inequities and the systemic effects of Jim Crow segregation. That’s especially acute for Black men, who rarely talk freely about seeking mental wellness.

» More from WUSF.

 

Women in Construction
South Florida mother-daughter duo breaking barriers in construction industry

 A mother and daughter team are behind dozens of projects throughout South Florida and are breaking down barriers one building at a time. Their hope is to inspire more women and break the stereotype when it comes to construction. “I was very determined, I have two daughters that I wanted to make sure I was a role model for them first and foremost so they would know anything they chose to do, they would be able to do,” said Beverly Raphael-Altman, CEO and chairwoman of RCC Associates.

» Read more from WTVJ.

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