SBA 504 program helps Paragon Plastics expand with new plant in Titusville
TITUSVILLE— Manufacturers in Brevard County are optimistic as they look to the future, and their feelings mirror the national sentiment in their industry. The National Association of Manufacturers’...
View ArticleBluegreen shares drop sharply
Shares of Boca Raton-based Bluegreen Vacations (NYSE: BXG) fell 19 percent, down $1.97, to close at $8.35 on Tuesday as Bass Pro Shops said it was canceling a marketing agreement that had kiosks for...
View ArticleRoger Stone’s day in court doesn’t go so well
Roger Stone’s legal team appeared to face strong challenges from federal Judge Amy Berman Jackson at a hearing on Thursday. Netflix has a website for its movie about Roger Stone Stone, a political...
View ArticleTips on how to implement AI in your business
Artificial intelligence has come from the realm of the future into our daily lives. Siri and Alexa respond to our commands. YouTube and Netflix come up with recommendations on what we might want to...
View ArticleBriefcase Miami/Dade
Jean-Yves Jaouen, Florence Mauduit anbd Laurent Castaing of Chantiers de l’Atlantique with Beatrice Siri and Joseph Pineau of Royal Caribbean Fifth Oasis Class ship under construction Royal Caribbean...
View ArticleInnovation Leadership Lead Less, Encourage More
Leaders and managers have to change if they want true innovation in their businesses. If managing process is usurping your time, you will not innovate—nor will your people. The age of innovation is...
View ArticleYelp blocks content posting for Trump’s Washington hotel
The Yelp page for the Trump International Hotel Washington appears to be an example of how social media companies are taking a more aggressive stance towards posting of wayward content. Protesters...
View ArticleSouth Florida Legal Guide Monthly
Mitch Widom of Bilzin Sumberg; Andrew Yaffa and Stuart Grossman of Grossman Roth; Glenn Widom of Glenn L. Widom, PA. Charitable endeavor Lawyers from around South Florida joined together at Bilzin...
View ArticleBriefcase Palm Beach
FAU Business Plan Competition winners Life-Metrics, an activity tracking mobile app, won first place and $12,000 in prize money at the annual Florida Atlantic University Business Plan Competition....
View ArticleHow the region can further fuel tech growth
Diversity, collaboration, a sense of energy, great weather and low taxes are some of the factors fueling the growth of the technology scene in South Florida, according to a panel convened by SFBW and...
View ArticleWhen Customers Want to See the Human Behind the Product
Sometimes people will pay more for the handmade and the authentic. * This article was originally published here
View ArticleThe Autonomous Economy
W. Brian Arthur, one of the founders of the discipline of complexity economics, explores the impact artificial intelligence and automation will have on the economy. * This article was originally...
View ArticleHow to Build a Business That Works for Social Good
Creating a business that works for social good requires a business owner to value people over profitability. Listening to customer feedback is an essential part of building a business that helps...
View ArticleInnovation Central
“Innovate or die” is the mantra in today’s world of business. This issue offers an array of examples of the innovation percolating throughout the South Florida economy. But, first, let’s take a little...
View ArticleRecharging economies: The EV-battery manufacturing outlook for Europe
As uptake of electric vehicles (EVs) increases, the EV-battery market represents an opportunity for European players. We assess the potential and look at factors guiding the location of production...
View ArticleHow Marketing Automation Boosts Project Management Efficiency
Automation is a keyword that has risen to popularity because of its many useful applications. In marketing, automation refers to the method of streamlining different tasks to produce efficiency. But...
View ArticleFive fifty: Getting small
Small, independent teams are the lifeblood of agile. Here’s how senior executives can help them thrive.* This article was originally published here
View ArticleSarah Huckabee Sanders, Steadfast Trump Fan, Never Wavered
The first mother to serve as White House press secretary stayed true to her boss as she oversaw the fade-out of the daily press briefing.
View ArticleI’m a Financial Journalist Who Was Bored Silly by Mergers. Not Anymore.
It took me 20 years to warm to deal-making. I just needed some antitrust flare-ups.
View ArticleDealBook Briefing: Is It Time to Worry About Oil Again?
Attacks yesterday on two oil carriers in the Gulf of Oman have stoked fears about tensions between the U.S. and Iran. Petroleum prices could keep climbing.
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