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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 This reflects the retail market’s vast potential in the city.

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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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Advanced Manufacturing: Manufacturing Gets Smarter, Faster

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Thanks in part to its pro-business policies, strong workforce and trade infrastructure, Florida ranks among the nation’s top 10 states for manufacturing. So while the talent base in Florida is strong today, tomorrow’s workforce looks even brighter. BRIDG, the world’s first industry-led smart sensor consortium, in Central Florida.

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Logistics: On the Road, Water or Rails…or in the Air — AGAIN

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The less money that is needed to spend on gas and other work-related travel, the more money that can be spent on everything else. “In It is what has allowed the organization to attract the variety of businesses that make up their diverse economy—from technology to manufacturing, retail, warehousing, healthcare and more. It spans 1,786.47

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FEATURE STORY: Nothing Matters More Than Talent

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Growing a High-Tech Workforce in Florida. Rick Scott’s economic growth strategy, including prioritizing STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) to focus Florida’s K-12 and higher education systems on producing graduates that can support a growing high-tech workforce.

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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. Off the Clock • Working out • Traveling • Crushing it as a single mom with a full-time career. Off the Clock • Spending time with family • Golf • Cooking • Travel . Lucie, Fla.

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FEATURE STORY: Racing To Be Ready – U.S. Ports Prepare for Post Panamax Era

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These ports are reminding cross-country destinations that they can still get containers to them faster over land than it will take the big ships traveling through the Canal to reach East and Gulf Coast Ports. PortMiami also has partnered with Florida East Coast railway to bring back on-port rail. THE BAYONNE BRIDGE IS RISING.