Legislature 2017
The Florida Legislature convenes its 2017 session, prepared to tackle a slew of issues that affect business, including worker compensation, education & water availability.
Politics
Top-Notch Hospitality
Barry Shields begins preparing the Governor’s Club early for an onslaught of business when legislators come to town.
There’s No Place Like Home
A native Tallahassean is taking the lead in forging the area’s economic future.
The New Leaders of FSU and FAMU Look to the Future
We met with President John Thrasher of Florida State University and President Elmira Mangum of Florida A&M University to catch up after their first year on the job.
Gwen Graham is For Hard Workdays in North Florida
R. Gwen Graham reflects on her 1st few months in office & her hopes for NW FL.
Raimund Herden, The Great Mind Behind Bluewater Bay
The behind-the-scenes story of Raimund Herden, the visionary behind Bluewater Bay who has lived the American dream.
Crist v. Scott: Battle of The Governors
Gov. Rick Scott and former Gov. Charlie Crist, talk about their vision for NWFL economic development.
2014 Legislature Doesn't Give Businesses Everything They Want
When the Legislature adjourned and went home in May, what did lawmakers do to make life better for business?
Facts and Figures About Work Shortage and Unemployment
Worker Shortage Looms According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) the U.S. economy will create 120,000 jobs a year in computer science through 2020. However, U.S. institutions of higher learning only produce 40,000 bachelor’s degrees annually in that field,…
Florida Legislature Approves Measures to Help Economic Development
When the Legislature went home, this is what they did for — and to — business.
