May 17, 2022
Manufacturing/Distribution
Data Mine: Key economic indicators show Florida's economy is strong
Key economic indicators -- nonfarm payroll employment, average hours worked in manufacturing, the unemployment rate, and wage and salary disbursements deflated by the consumer price index -- show Florida's economy is strong.
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Published on 7/11/2016
Proactive: Eliminating an impediment to growth
Rural Holmes County eliminates an impediment to job growth.
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Published on 6/28/2016
Coca-Cola Beverages Florida to acquire four production facilities from the Coca-Cola Company
Follows 2015 announcements that it will expand its operating territory into North and South Florida
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Published on 4/20/2016
Gov. Scott and Anheuser-Busch break ground on aluminum bottle line in Jacksonville
Expansion project will create 75 new jobs for Jacksonville families.
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Published on 3/31/2016
Manufacturing
Industry interviews, charts, profiles and a by-the-numbers sector overview.
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Published on 2/26/2016
AutoNation new-vehicle sales down 6% in November
AutoNation announces retail new vehicle unit sales of 25,555 in November 2015, down 6% versus November 2014.
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Published on 12/3/2015
Oil men: Amalie Oil's Harry and Rick Barkett
Amalie sells plenty of motor oil. The challenge for the Barkett family is changing how the company sells it.
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Published on 9/28/2015
Foreign trade lending tightens
John Rodriguez, a past president of the Florida International Bankers Association, a current member of its foreign trade committee and its representative to the Miami-Dade International Trade Consortium, talks about the impact of stricter lending standards on Florida's economy.
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Published on 7/28/2014
Florida's aircraft manufacturing industry taking off
Florida's booming aircraft manufacturing industry is helping to diversify the state, according to a new report from Florida TaxWatch Florida is the most attractive state for aircraft manufacturing, illustrated by the number of industry companies relocating to the state.
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Published on 7/10/2014
Craft beer brewers go head to head with beer distributors
As craft breweries have gained a foothold in Florida, they're pushing for legal changes that irk big, established beer distributors.
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Published on 1/2/2014
Vespas of the sky: Italigo Aviation LSA builds light sport aircraft
An Italian maker of small, relatively inexpensive airplanes is bringing the bulk of its manufacturing to Kissimmee, where it hopes that proximity to its largest potential markets will boost sales.
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Published on 11/18/2013
Italy is stepping up its presence in Florida
On Sept. 1, the Italian Trade Commission opened a full office inside the Italian Consulate in Coral Gables.
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Published on 11/7/2013
Business profile: Southeastern Printing
College dropout Don Mader came to Florida in 1991 to work in his cousin's T-shirt company. He was making $5.50 an hour...
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Published on 11/6/2013
Getting Skilled: Northwest Florida's quest for skilled workers
An estimated 3,400 skilled workers will be needed in northwest Florida over the next five years, but regional education and workforce development programs expect to train just 860.
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Published on 10/29/2013
The Mosaic Company to acquire Florida phosphate business from CF Industries for $1.2 billion
Plus an additional $200 million to fund CF Industries' Asset Retirement Obligation Escrow
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Published on 10/28/2013
Made in Florida
Floridians working at a variety of mostly small manufacturers make everything from bottle caps and handmade knives to fishing reels and personal submarines.
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Published on 10/28/2013
Reshorers
Some Florida companies that are bringing jobs back from overseas.
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Published on 10/28/2013
Not Made in China
A number of factors are driving Florida companies to move operations back to the Sunshine State.
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Published on 10/28/2013
Carol Craig is Making Opportunities
Best Small Company employees answer the question, "What do you like best about your company?"
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Published on 7/25/2013
Source Outdoor
Manufacturing can still be done profitably in Miami — at least on a small scale with a focus on custom pieces and fast turnaround.
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Published on 6/24/2013
Paul Anderson on opportunities facing the Tampa Port Authority
Paul Anderson, CEO of the Tampa Port Authority discusses competition, the government's role in Port affairs, and the future.
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Published on 5/30/2013
Chinese company HCH Bearing Americas moves to Jacksonville
HCH targets north Florida for distribution.
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Published on 5/30/2013
Stick figure sculptures are smiley-face business
Tube Dudes put a smiley face on founder Scott Gerber
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Published on 5/13/2013
Timing is everything at Certified Manufacturing
The economic downturn was beneficial for the Okaloosa County manufacturing plant.
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Published on 2/23/2012
