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› Fanatics’ CEO Michael Rubin: MLB uniform flak unfair
As Fanatics Inc. expands its sports products empire, the company has been a target of critics over the years. However, CEO Michael Rubin thinks Fanatics is taking too much blame for the latest issue: new uniforms made by the company, which raised the ire of Major League Baseball players.
› Orlando Ballet parts ways with executive director Cheryl Collins
As its 50th-anniversary season draws to a close and hot on the heels of its successful debut of a $3.6 million “Nutcracker,” Orlando Ballet is looking for a new executive director. A statement provided to the Orlando Sentinel this week announced the company would not renew its contract with Cheryl Collins, who has led the organization as executive director since 2020.
› MarineMax closes deal for Pompano Beach boat distributor and retailer
Clearwater’s MarineMax has finalized the purchase of a British boat company’s U.S. retail and distribution operation based in Pompano Beach. In a note to investors, MarineMax says its purchase of William Tenders USA has been completed and should begin to show positive results in its first full year of operations.
› Central Florida simulation firms among those awarded big military contracts in February
Department of Defense work continues to be a big chunk of the local economy, with local companies winning up to $500 million in awards in February 2024 alone. With the largest contract, Oviedo-based Shock Stream Technologies and Orlando firmPhoenix Defensejointly will deliver on a $307.2 million deal from the U.S. Army for simulation hardware.
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