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FLORIDA BUSINESS
Industrial Manufacturing Reports for Nov. 2024: Accelerated Growth for the Third Month with 151 New Projects Announced
JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ -- Industrial SalesLeads released its November 2024 report on planned capital project spending in the Industrial Manufacturing industry, highlighting a significant uptick in activity. The firm, which monitors North American industrial capital project plans, including facility expansions, new plant construction, and major equipment modernizations, identified 151 new projects for the month.
Jazz Fest Pompano Beach Announces 2025 Lineup: Free Music Festival Brings Grammy Winners and Rising Stars to City’s Shore
POMPANO BEACH, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ -- Mark your calendars, music lovers! Pompano Beach Arts is thrilled to announce Jazz Fest Pompano Beach will return to the City's beautiful shore on January 24th and 25th, 2025. This 4th annual festival promises to be bigger and tastier than ever before, featuring a stellar lineup of renowned jazz musicians including Joshua Redman & Gabrielle Cavassa, Judith Hill, Randy Brecker, and Jazz Funk Soul alongside a vibrant new food court with a New Orleans flavor, all directly on the beach stage!
Shore United Bank contracts with Dark Matter Technologies to use the Empower LOS and AIVA AI virtual assistants
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ -- Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter), an innovative leader in mortgage technology backed by time-tested loan origination software and leadership, announced today that Shore United Bank (Shore United), a community bank founded in 1876, has selected the Empower® LOS and select AIVA® AI virtual assistants from Dark Matter to streamline its mortgage lending operations and offer additional support for integrations.
AJ’s on the Bayou 2024 Free Thanksgiving Day Feast on the Emerald Coast Announced
DESTIN, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ -- For the ninth consecutive year, AJ's on the Bayou is excited to invite everyone to its free Thanksgiving Day meal, served from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The beloved waterfront restaurant aims to surpass last year's turnout of nearly 1,000 meals, extending a warm invitation to all in the community.
Spodak Dental Group Collects 210+ Lbs. of Halloween Candy for 2024 Soldiers Angels TREATS FOR TROOPS
DELRAY BEACH, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ -- Spodak Dental Group proudly sponsored another Halloween Candy Buyback event this year, where both local children and members of the armed forces benefited. The team collected more than 210 pounds of Halloween candy, which was donated to Soldiers' Angels in support of international and national heroes as part of the "Treats for Troops" initiative.
October 2024 Industrial Report Shows Steady Flow of New Manufacturing Facility Construction Projects in U.S.
JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ -- Industrial SalesLeads has released its October 2024 report on planned capital project spending in the North American industrial sector, identifying 170 new projects, including new plant constructions. The report shows a minor 1% dip in industrial project activity from September and a 6% year-to-date decline compared to 2023.
North America Food and Beverage Industry Sees Strong Capital Investment with 51 New Projects in Oct. 2024, says Industrial SalesLeads
JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla., /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ -- Industrial SalesLeads has released its October 2024 report detailing planned capital project spending in North America's Food and Beverage industry. Known for its in-depth tracking of industrial capital projects, Industrial SalesLeads monitors a wide range of developments, including facility expansions, new plant constructions, and major equipment modernization efforts across various sectors.
FLORIDA GOVERNMENT
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Three Judicial Appointments for Dec. 4, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ -- On Wednesday (Dec. 4), Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced three judicial appointments: First, Johnathan Lott, of Fort Lauderdale, to serve as Judge on the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit Court. Lott has served as an Assistant United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida since 2020.
Fla. Gov. DeSantis Awards Additional Disaster Fund Relief to Florida Communities Hit by Hurricanes Helene and Milton
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ -- Today, Fla. Governor Ron DeSantis announced the award of $7.8M in additional funding from the Florida Disaster Fund to communities hit by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The award includes $500,000 for school district foundations to support teachers and support staff who worked to get schools back open just days after the storms.
Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and Wells Fargo launch Strive305 HUB to empower local businesses
MIAMI-DADE, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ -- In a continued effort to strengthen the small business community, Mayor Daniella Levine Cava joined Miami-Dade County’s Office of Innovation and Economic Development and Wells Fargo leaders to officially launch the Strive305 HUB, an all-in-one resource platform designed to help small business owners connect with essential resources, community partners, and growth opportunities. Powered by Miami-Dade County and funded and sponsored by Wells Fargo, the Strive305 HUB ("STRIVE 305") aims to make small business support more accessible and impactful.
Miami-Dade County, Florida, approves resolution to eliminate single-use plastics and styrofoam at County facilities
MIAMI-DADE, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ -- Recently (Nov. 20), the Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners voted in favor of a resolution sponsored by Commissioner Eileen Higgins to eliminate single-use plastics and styrofoam at Miami-Dade County facilities like Miami International airport, PortMiami and County offices.
RMA Hired by the City of Bartow Florida’s CRA for Community Development Feasibility Study
POMPANO BEACH, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ -- The award-winning economic development firm, RMA (rma.us.com), is proud to have been selected by the City of Bartow's Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) to conduct a feasibility study for the potential redevelopment of commercial and residential properties, along with capital improvement projects, within the CRA district.
Pompano Beach Arts Introduces its 2024-2025 Artists in Residence class at Bailey Contemporary Arts Center (BaCA)
POMPANO BEACH, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ -- Pompano Beach Arts is excited to announce the new Artists in Residence (AiR) class at Bailey Contemporary Arts Center (BaCA). This dynamic initiative offers a unique opportunity for creative exploration, collaboration, and growth within South Florida's vibrant arts community. Each season, new artists are selected through a competitive process. This year's class features artists with an expansive array of creative techniques and influences.
