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Best, worst state economies: Where does Florida rank?
The Florida Times-Union
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Florida ranks 17th in WalletHub's 2025 best state economies ranking. Florida's economy is strong in economic health and activity but lags in innovation potential. Massachusetts claimed the top spot due to its strong investments in research and...
The Designery Opens Its Third Florida Location With A Showroom In Miami-Dade
MENAFN
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June 2, 2025
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) Owner Amanda Burr, a fourth-generation Miamian, spent seven years in San Francisco working as a project manager and technical team leader for several tech companies. She moved back to Miami in 2021 to open a business...
Florida Protects Restaurants from Black-Market Reservations
West Orlando News - Florida
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June 1, 2025
Florida is taking the lead to protect restaurants from black-market reservations and to stop unauthorized reservation reselling. The Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (FRLA) applauded Republican Governor Ron DeSantis for signing what they...
Florida’s CHOICE Act would hold entrepreneurs hostage | Opinion
South Florida Sun Sentinel
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June 1, 2025
In a striking act of self-sabotage, Florida is on the verge of embracing a policy that will cripple its ability to compete for talent, ideas and investment. The CHOICE Act — recently passed by the Florida Legislature and awaiting Gov. DeSantis’...
Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 6.2.25
Florida Politics
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June 2, 2025
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Morning Update: South Florida’s top stories for Monday, June 2, 2025.
South Florida Sun Sentinel
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June 2, 2025
Here are the top stories for Monday, June 2, 2025. Get the weather forecast for today here. SUBSCRIBE NOW: Get our free Morning Update email. Sign up here. Multiple people set on fire in ‘targeted act of violence’ using makeshift flamethrower in...
'On the Record': Riviera Beach Mayor Douglas Lawson
WPBF - Florida
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June 4, 2025
'On the Record': Riviera Beach Mayor Douglas Lawson Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Updated: 5:03 PM EDT Jun 4, 2025 RIVIERA BEACH SWORE IN FORMER CITY COUNCIL MEMBER DOUGLAS LAWSON AS ITS NEW MAYOR. HE SAID HE WAS EXCITED FOR THE DIRECTION...
Search funds grow in popularity for entrepreneurs
Virginia Business
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June 2, 2025
SUMMARY: A search fund offers a path to own and operate an established business. Search funds are somewhat new to Virginia, but they’re growing in popularity. Virginia is well-positioned for search fund investment because of its business-friendly...
Troutman Pepper Locke Weekly Consumer Financial Services Newsletter – June 2025
JD Supra - California
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June 4, 2025
To keep you informed of recent activities, below are several of the most significant federal and state events that have influenced the Consumer Financial Services industry over the past week. Federal Activities State Activities On May 29, the U.S....
Seafood industry raises alarms about foreign subsidies
The Center Square
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June 4, 2025
(The Center Square) – On Wednesday, Russia was accused of subsidizing their seafood industry and exporting farm-raised, mislabeled salmon – an accusation levied by other seafood producers against countries such as India, Vietnam, and China. The...
O'Neill Signs 7-Unit Agreement With Barberitos
Franchise Opportunities
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By: M. Scott Morris | 331 Reads | 1 Shares Matt O'Neill, a Florida-based restaurant operator and entrepreneur, signed a seven-unit deal to build Barberitos units. The fast-casual burrito restaurants are planned for Tampa and St. Petersburg. In...
Melissa Tapanes Llahues to lead Builders Assn. of South Florida
Miami's Community Newspapers - Florida
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June 2, 2025
Pictured during the 2025 BASF Presidential Installation Gala are (l-r) BASF president Melissa Tapananes Llahues, Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, and BASF second vice president Cynthia Caldevilla. Melissa Tapanes Llahues has made her...
Fort Myers ranked second best small city to start a business
Fox 4 - Florida
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June 4, 2025
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Fort Myers has been named the second-best small city to start a business, according to WalletHub. WalletHub says there's been a 22% increase in new businesses since 2016, fueled by strong investor presence and support from local...
Hero on horseback chases runaway driver through N.J. town
NJ.com - New Jersey
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Please wait, your story is brewing. by Adam Clark for NJ Advance Media Chris Fuson walked into a Wawa bathroom an unassuming man who just needed to relieve himself. He walked out on the pathway to a religious experience. The Somerville sales rep...
Mike Sharrow: Get Business Leaders in the Game
Outreach Magazine
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June 4, 2025
Mike Sharrow is CEO of C12 Business Forums, the world’s largest peer-learning organization for Christian CEOs, business owners and executives. He is a founding board member for the South Texas Alliance for Orphans and serves actively at Community...
Small businesses in Tallahassee prep for storm season
WTXL Tallahassee - Florida
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May 28, 2025
Local barber tells me after Katrina, he realized his business in the capital city has to weather the storm. That can only be done with resources. Florida’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation announced earlier this month that...
Mayor Wu and Parks and Recreation Dept. Cut Ribbon on Flour Bakery on the Common
The Boston Sun - Massachusetts
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June 4, 2025
By Sun Staff Mayor Michelle Wu joined the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, celebrated pastry chef Joanne Chang, and community members on Friday, May 30, to cut the ribbon on Flour Bakery + Café’s newest location in the Boston Common...
Finding Your Frequency with Elise Cashman of Cashman Enterprises, Inc.
Iwanta Buzz - Florida
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June 4, 2025
On this episode of Finding Your Frequency, your host, Brian Sexton, sits down and tunes in to conversations with some of the best and brightest creators, influencers, and entrepreneurs that Jacksonville has to offer. Today, Brian speaks with Elise...
After Trump funding threats, Palm Beach County ends DEI programs
WLRN - Florida
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County Commissioners in Palm Beach voted to end all diversity, equity and inclusion programs on Tuesday. That’s following the Trump administration’s threats to pull federal funding from local governments that fail to comply with its guidance on...
LIFT JAX names Jacksonville native and Eastsider Travis Williams as president and CEO
WJXX First Coast News - Florida
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June 4, 2025
Williams is a Jacksonville native and fourth-generation resident of "Out East," according to the nonprofit. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Travis Williams has been named president and CEO of LIFT JAX, a coalition of companies and nonprofits focused on...