Ditching the tie: Enterprise Florida’s rebranding campaign reveal coming
Months of work to define a new message to promote Florida’s business opportunities are coming to fruition.
Orlando-based Enterprise Florida Inc., the statewide economic development organization, hasn’t had a new campaign since 2013 when...
Medical City after Burnham. What’s next?
"Twenty years from now, we'll look back on these five months as being Disney-esque." — Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, Aug. 23, 2006
That statement captured the off-the-charts enthusiasm and hype over the...
Here’s where Florida leads and lags in the tech-driven economy
Florida ranks No. 24 among the 50 states in a newly released report that measures the capacities needed to thrive in an economy driven by technological innovation.
Florida improved its overall standing...
Orlando Tech still seeks new director
Hiring a replacement for Orrett Davis, former head of the Orlando Tech Association, a nonprofit that encourages tech and startup businesses, has proven difficult for the group.
It's been four months since...
Frank DiBello on how $34 million will propel Florida’s Space Coast
Frank DiBello eventually wants to see a daily rocket launch on Florida’s Space Coast. And some funding proposed by Gov. Rick Scott may bring that future envisioned by the CEO and president of Space Floridasooner...
UCF approves money to buy building for military cluster
An effort to shield Central Florida’s military cluster from potential federal base closures took a step forward Thursday.
University of Central Florida’s board of trustees approved spending $19.1 million of state-appropriated funds...
Tech Data HQ expansion is a first for Largo’s new economic development tool
Tech Data Corp. is the first company to take advantage of a new economic development initiative by the city of Largo.
Tech Data (NASDAQ: TECD) will get a property tax break each year...
Jacksonville’s Moran Institute seeking nonprofit organizational leaders for upcoming classes
The Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship in Jacksonville is taking applications for its nonprofit executive program.
The institute was opened in Jacksonville in the fall by the Florida State University College...
Next state house speaker: Sanford Burnham should repay incentives
The incoming speaker for the Florida House said Wednesday he intends to hold Sanford Burnham Institute accountable for failing to create jobs it promised in order to get government funding.
Rep. Richard Corcoran described...
University of Florida names new director of technology transfer
The University of Florida has a new O’Connell to welcome in Gainesville. After a thorough national search, UF has selected Jim O’Connell as the new assistant vice president for technology transfer...
