Economic Development
Fla. Gov. Scott Announces Merritt Island Boat Works to Create 380 New Jobs
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- On Tuesday, Fla. Governor Rick Scott announced that Merritt Island Boat Works will open a new manufacturing facility in...
Florida Companies to Watch 2013: LRM Industries International is Recognized
ROCKLEDGE, Fla, /Florida Newswire/ -- LRM Industries International, Inc. has been recognized for 2013 as a recipient of the Florida Companies to Watch(SM) award, an honor presented by GrowFL at the University of Central Florida. In its third year, Florida Companies to Watch is presented by GrowFL in association with the Edward Lowe Foundation.
All 11 of Florida’s Regional Planning Council’s have completed their Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- This week, the Florida Chamber Foundation announced that all 11 of Florida’s Regional Planning Council’s (RPCs) have completed their Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies (CEDS) using the Foundation’s Six Pillars framework and will become the Foundation’s strategic partner in demonstrating the value of the Six Pillars across the state.
Statement from Florida Governor Scott Regarding the International Driver’s License Repeal
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Today, Fla. Governor Rick Scott today made the following statement regarding the progress of international driver’s license legislation: “I applaud the Florida House of Representatives and the Senate Committee on Community Affairs for passing legislation to amend a state statute to improve driver’s license provisions for international visitors."
Florida Gov. Scott Announces Turbine Controls Expansion to Bring 60 Jobs to Miramar
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Today, Governor Rick Scott announced that Connecticut-based Turbine Controls, Inc. (TCI) – an industry leader in providing aircraft engine component maintenance, repair and overhaul services to aviation and industrial customers across the globe – has announced an upcoming expansion to Miramar, Fla. that will create 60 jobs.
Fla. Gov. Scott Awards Two Governor’s Business Ambassador Awards at JMI
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- On Thursday, Governor Rick Scott awarded Governor's Business Ambassador Awards to The James Madison Institute (JMI) President and CEO Dr. Robert McClure, III, and to board member Robert Gidel, Sr. for their work in creating jobs for Florida families. The Governor presented the award at JMI's 25th Anniversary Gala.
Fla. Gov. Scott Announces TurboCombustor Technology Inc. to Create 200 New Jobs and Invest $16M in Martin County
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- On Monday, Governor Rick Scott and the Business Development Board of Martin County (BDBMC) announced that TurboCombustor Technology Inc. (TCT), an aerospace parts manufacturing company, has chosen to expand in Martin County, Florida
According to Governor, Florida Economy Continues Moving in Right Direction
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Today, Governor Rick Scott responded to Florida's unemployment rate dropping to 8.6 percent in May 2012, down 2.3 percent...