Tuesday's Afternoon Update
Florida bolsters pursuit of medical tourism
Visit Florida announced the start of a new $2.5 million grant program aimed at helping Florida businesses promote the state as a medical tourism destination. It is an estimated $60 billion industry that has been expanding aggressively in the United States. More at the Sarasota Herald-Tribune and the AP.
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Spirit reports 17.4 percent traffic increase
In October Spirit Airlines had a 17.4 percent increase in traffic (revenue passenger miles) compared to the same month in 2013, the Miramar-based carrier announced. Meanwhile, last month's capacity, or available seat miles, increased 18.8 percent. More at the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.
Harris Corp. opens new engineering facility in South Florida
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Harris Corp. on Monday opened a new 19,000-square-foot facility in Sunrise that will support engineering activities and will serve as the Caribbean and Latin American sales hub for Harris RF Communications products and services. More at the Orlando Business Journal.
Study ranks Miami in bottom five cities to live as a veteran
Miami may be home to a diverse population, but veterans living in the area have it tough compared to other highly populated cities in the U.S., according to a study from the financial analysis group WalletHub. More at the Miami Herald.
Boca medical tech firm Modernizing Medicine secures $15 million from investors
A Boca Raton medical technology company, Modernizing Medicine, announced it has secured $15 million in new financing for an expansion that should create 100 new jobs over the next year. More at the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.
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