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Sun-Sentinel: Domestic energy resources
There has been quite a bit of news coverage lately regarding proposed federal and state legislation that could bring jobs and revenue to Florida. Given our state’s high unemployment numbers and continuing budget shortfalls, we should take a closer look at job growth and revenue-creating opportunities that already exist in our own backyard through increased […]
Gainesville Sun: Oil, gas exploration will create jobs for Florida
There has been quite a bit of news coverage lately regarding proposed federal and state legislation that could bring jobs and revenue to Florida. Given our state’s high unemployment numbers and continuing budget shortfalls, we should take a closer look at job growth and revenue creating opportunities that already exist in our own backyard through […]
Release: Report Card on Municipal Pension Plans Grades 100 Largest Florida Cities
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 9, 2011 CONTACT: Valerie Wickboldt (850) 222-3767 valerie@coremessage.com Report Card on Municipal Pension Plans Grades 100 Largest Florida Cities ~ LCI’s newest report shows majority of municipal pension plans receiving “B” or “C” grades ~ TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The LeRoy Collins Institute (LCI) today released grades on […]
Orlando Sentinel: Destination resorts would bring jobs and revenue
Destination resorts would bring jobs and revenue Florida is at a crossroads. Our state’s elected officials have a pivotal choice to make this legislative session: welcome destination resorts and the economic benefits they bring, or leave opportunity glimmering on the horizon. Amid these opportunities are some stark realities. Florida’s economy continues to rely on tourism, […]
Star Banner: ‘Overexposed’
IN YOUR OPINION Letters to the Editor for Oct. 25, 2011 ‘Overexposed’ The article “Fla. hurricane fund has $3.2 billion shortfall” (Oct. 18) should be a wake-up call for every business owner, homeowner, renter, charity, church and automobile policyholder throughout the state. For years we have stressed how a “hurricane tax” has the potential to financially […]
Sunshine State News: STEM Field Grads Help Bring New Business to Florida’s Economy
Gov. Rick Scott’s 2012 Job Creation and Economic Growth agenda includes an encouraging focus on Florida’s STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) subjects. Florida’s higher education graduates have a huge effect on the state’s business community and these programs are important to bolster a work force that attracts new businesses to the state. We are […]
Miami Herald: Lawmakers on fundraising push ahead of early session
Lawmakers on fundraising push ahead of early session Campaign fundraisers are part of the agenda in Tallahassee this week. The Republican Party of Florida just had its strongest quarter of the year, pulling in five times more donations than the Florida Democratic Party. Rules prohibit fundraising during Florida’s legislative session. The session will convene in […]
Tallahassee Democrat: New group takes on over-regulation
If small businesses cannot prosper in the United States, our economy is almost certain to slip back into recession. But regulators in Washington have created a maze with hundreds of federal regulations that companies must navigate through every day, making the demise of many small businesses and the return of a recession inevitable — unless […]