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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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Mastering theme park construction coordination

The Korte Company

We’ve mastered theme park construction coordination, thanks in part to our work on some critical projects at Universal Studios in Florida. The Korte Company cemented its position as a theme park construction company with its work at Universal Studios in Florida —perhaps the pinnacle of modern theme parks. Here’s how we made it happen.

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Leading the Home Building Industry: Pro Builder's 2021 Forty Under 40

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Certifications • Florida Building Contractor. Extracurricular • Akel Cares partners with Feeding South Florida and other local nonprofits. Extracurricular • Member, Junior League of Chattanooga • Member, Central Oklahoma Home Builders Association • Volunteer with the Chattanooga Area Food Bank and Chattanooga pet food pantry.

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Industry Focus – Retail: Less Than Six Degrees of Separation

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Lower gas prices are creating more discretionary income to save, pay down debt and spend on travel, eating out and personal services. Ranked among the best places to live and do business, and located in tax-friendly Florida, Cape Coral should be retailers’ next location for expansion. CAPE CORAL: PRIMED FOR RETAILERS. Bankrate, 2015).

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Could Richard Branson lose his playground in paradise? His Australian airline has collapsed, and now the billionaire tax exile is begging for a government bailout to save Virgin Atlantic, even offering to mortgage his sun-drenched Caribbean retreat

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As one of the world’s wealthiest men, Sir Richard Branson is used to travelling by private jet, holidaying with politicians and hobnobbing with A-listers. As one of the world’s wealthiest men, Sir Richard Branson (second from right) is used to travelling by private jet, holidaying with politicians and hobnobbing with A-listers .

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Homeland Insecurity

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Despite two trips to Saudi Arabia and a close association with the only American who had fulfilled the trifecta of joining ISIS, traveling to Syria and blowing himself up, no one was watching this individual three weeks ago, when he walked into a Florida gun shop. Last year, after the U.S.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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CAPCO financing, an alternative to conventional bank financing, can accommodate a slightly higher risk profile and provide a more flexible structure for growing businesses. Many small businesses that are not able to receive traditional bank financing can get support through CEF. CALIFORNIA – updated for 2014.

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