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Hertz Announces Corporate Headquarters Relocation To Florida

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Consolidating the corporate offices to one location will allow for increased efficiencies and cost synergies across the company. Additionally, access to the Florida travel and tourism population will position the company for long-term growth. Starting this year, up to 700 jobs will be relocated to Florida over a two-year period.

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STATE FOCUS: Florida – Let The Sun Shine

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It looks like Florida may see more than just the sun shining in the next four years. According to the Florida & Metro Forecast 2013–2016 , published in April by the Institute for Economic Competitiveness (College of Business Administration, University of Central Florida), Florida’s economic future also looks bright.

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Location Focus: Florida – Rebounded And Ready

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Photo: City of Cape Coral Economic Development Office.). Florida’s economy grew faster than the national average last year. The largest in Florida history, it provides tax cuts and reduced fees as well as allocations for further business development. Photo: City of Cape Coral Economic Development Office.).

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Teleo Turns Construction Machines into Remotely Operated, Semi-autonomous Robots

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Instead of experiencing the harsh conditions of loud, constantly vibrating machines, operators run the equipment remotely—and more safely and comfortably—via a control center in an office. An office control center allows operators to work in a safe, comfortable environment. Which could help attract more people to the industry.

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Can You Wear Steel Toe Boots On a Plane?

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Which was the last time you travelled on an air plane? Mine was four months back while I was travelling from Atlanta to Chicago for a business deal! A teenager of Florida named Josie Lou Ratley has a history of being assaulted with such boots used as a weapon against her. TSA Guidelines on Steel Toe Boots.

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Over 20 ED Organizations Sponsoring 2014 LiveXchange

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All approved delegates are entitled to complimentary deluxe accommodations and meals at the Myrtle Beach Marriott Beach Resort and a $350 travel stipend. Be sure to check the LiveXchange website often for an updated list of sponsors! If you’re searching for new locations for your business, you need to attend LiveXchange.

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Is a National General Contractor or Local Commercial Construction Firm Better For Your Project?

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Some of you are probably wondering if the travel costs that become part of the general conditions and overall construction budget of a national general contractor are worth it to the client. In some cases, subcontractors are coming from as far as Florida and Texas because they were the only subs local GCs knew.