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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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The largest in Florida history, it provides tax cuts and reduced fees as well as allocations for further business development. In addition to adding new money to public schools, state colleges and universities, the budget includes $20 million for Enterprise Florida Inc., $19 The proof is in the relocations. percent from last year.

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LOCATION FOCUS: Facets of Florida

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Northwest Florida (Panhandle) has a workforce that exceeds 700,000 and offers proximity to Southeast U.S. North Central Florida prospers with natural resources, convenience to large markets and intermodal transportation channels such as rail systems and commercial airports. Florida: Location And Business Advantages.

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Renewable Energy: The Power Of Change

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CREATING A CLEANER, BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR FLORIDA’S ECONOMY. Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) is the largest energy company in the U.S. million customer accounts or an estimated more than 11 million people across Florida. in Florida. While the sun is setting on coal use in Florida,?cleaner customers money.?The

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Say What? The Rise of Criminal Liability for Construction Accidents

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Safe projects are more likely to be profitable projects due to lack of delays and prevention of claims for jobsite injuries. For employers, criminal liability for job site construction accidents is more and more a concern. Prosecutors claim the employer was pushing the men to work faster because the project was behind schedule.

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LifeNet Health Investing $12.25M, Creating 321 Jobs In Virginia

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The non-profit will add a 100,000-square-foot warehouse, 20,000 square feet of office space, and an 18,000-square-foot R&D and production facility across three campuses. “We Florida, North Carolina, and Washington were also considered for the project, which will create 321 new jobs.

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USDA Awards Loans To Boost Rural Economic Development In Five States

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Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) ongoing efforts to boost opportunity in rural communities, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has awarded six low-interest loans to local governments and community organizations that will spur rural economic development in Missouri, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and Texas. North Carolina.