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Jennifer Hedly

Jennifer Hedly
Jennifer hedly is the managing content editor for Florida Newswire™, and has been a team member of the Neotrope® News Network since Dec. 2008. She is a creative writer, former surfer girl, and currently resides in South Florida. She paints, is a foodie, and owns two pure white tabby cats who prefer their identities be kept secret (and no, they don't have their own Facebook page).
Fla. Governor Rick Scott

Fla. Gov. Scott Signs Cuba-Syria Bill: Florida Will Not Support Countries that Oppress Freedom

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Florida Governor Rick Scott signed legislation today intended to prevent taxpayer dollars from ending up in the hands of companies with business ties to the dictatorships of Cuba or Syria. House Bill 959 lays the groundwork to prevent state and local governments from entering contracts worth $1 million or more with businesses operating in Cuba and Syria.

Southeast Computer Solutions helps Miami’s Gems Group implement Sage ERP X3

MIAMI, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Southeast Computer Solutions announced today that it has sold its first Sage ERP X3 software solution to Miami-based Gems Group. With locations in Miami and Colombia, Gems Group is a team of dedicated professionals with a passion for marketing fresh cut flowers that are sold throughout the United States at fine grocery retailers.

Allstar Coaches helps Disney’s DreamWorks take their Brand On the Run with Mobile RV Wraps

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Branded RV rentals have emerged as a cutting edge marketing tool and are becoming popular among companies looking increase their exposure and enhance their corporate identity. Florida based RV rental firm Allstar Coaches has been using vehicle wrap technology for years on its fleet of luxury motorhomes as it continues to grow its Corporate Events and Promotions sector.

Tampa’s Telovations Inc. announces VocalQ, a hosted recording and analytics platform

TAMPA, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Telovations Inc., a next generation Communications Company, announced today its latest product innovation, VocalQ(SM), a hosted recording and analytics platform. VocalQ measures your company's communication intelligence and allows you to discover the true conversations that are happening within your business.

Red Bag Solutions Named a TAG Top 10 Innovative Technology Company

ATLANTA, Ga., March 27, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), the state's leading association dedicated to the promotion and economic advancement of Georgia's technology industry, has name Red Bag Solutions as one of its Top 10 Innovative Technology Companies in Georgia.

Spring Break for Wall Street 2012 Conducts Corporate Presentations for Fourth Year Running

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- LDV Capital Management commenced its 2012 Spring Break for Wall Street Dinner and Luncheon Series last month by hosting corporate presentations for General Electric Company (NYSE:GE), Hecla Mining Company, and Atlas Pipeline Partners, L.P.

CMI to speak at 2012 PMRG Annual National Conference at the JW Grande Lakes in Orlando

ATLANTA, Ga. /Florida Newswire/ -- CMI's Mike Mabey, vice president, client solutions, and Jarod Ricci, senior manager, market analytics, Pfizer (NYSE:PFE), will present 'Using Information-Seeking Behavior to Drive Segment-Specific Communication Strategies' at the 2012 PMRG (Pharmaceutical Marketing Research Group) Annual National Conference.

Florida Public Health Institute offers Florida County-Level ER Dental Visit Data

LAKE WORTH, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- The Pew Center on the States on Monday reported tremendous nationwide growth in emergency room visits for many easily prevented dental problems. In Florida, emergency room visits doubled between 2008 and 2010, totaling more than 115,000 visits and generating more than $88 million in medical charges. Pew obtained its Florida information from a Florida Public Health Institute (FPHI) study released in December 2011.

Florida Governor Scott’s Reaction to the State of the Union Address

TALAHASSEE, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- The American economy is sustained by business owners large and small who invested their money because they saw the potential of our great nation. Companies from around the world should continue flocking here, but instead they are being deterred by a nation facing a trillion dollar deficit and a federal government with an insatiable appetite for more debt and intrusion into the lives of its citizens.
Fla. Governor Rick Scott

Florida Governor Scott urges employers to make Hiring Florida’s Heroes their business

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Governor Rick Scott today joined business, military, veteran and workforce leaders during the annual Florida National Guard Day at the Capitol to launch a year-long effort aimed at connecting returning National Guardsmen and other veterans with job openings as Florida's economy continues to improve.

Florida’s Unemployment Drops 2.1 Percentage Points

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Florida Governor Rick Scott announced today that Florida's unemployment rate went down again in the last month of 2011 to 9.9 percent. A total of 5,100 new private-sector jobs were also added in December, solidifying Florida's status as one of the nation's leaders in job creation last year.

Florida’s Telovations Wins 2011 INTERNET TELEPHONY Product of the Year Award

TAMPA, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Telovations announced today that TMC, a global, integrated media company, has named Speech Assist as a recipient of the 2011 INTERNET TELEPHONY Product of the Year Award.

Miami-based Combine Motor Works is looking to partner with the right auto manufacturer to help bring the Combine 4.0 automobile into...

MIAMI, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Have you ever attended a Sports Combine, or even know what a Combine is? Well if your answer is no, don't worry you soon will, maybe even have your own Combine, Combine automobile that is. Combine Motor Works, Inc., a Miami based company, is now looking to partner with the right auto manufacturer to help bring the Combine 4.0 auto into reality.

Sunnyland Antique Boat Festival comes to Lake Dora at Wooton Park in Tavares on March 23, 24, and 25, 2012

TAVARES, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- If you've always wanted a close-up view of a boat like James Bond's or an exciting ride in a seaplane, cruise over to the Sunnyland Antique Boat Festival on Lake Dora at Wooton Park in Tavares on March 23, 24, and 25, 2012. Those are just a couple of the highlights planned for the 25th anniversary of the largest antique and classic boat show on America's East Coast.

Florida’s ThePeoplesVote adds George Jensen, Jr., former USA Technologies Founder as Board Member

ORLANDO, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- ThePeoplesVote.com is pleased to announce that George Jensen, Jr., current President and CEO of Jensen Expansion Capital, Inc. has joined their Board of Directors. Mr. Jensen will be advising the company on strategic planning and long term expansion, and will also be investing in the company.

Florida’s Business Financial Services, Inc. predicts that Merchant Cash Advances will increase over 2011 Holiday

CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- With the expectation of small business loan financing to remain bleak into the upcoming holiday season, merchants and small business owners will be seeking out alternative means of working capital for the Christmas rush, expected to result in an increased demand for merchant cash advances from financing sources like BusinessCashAdvance.

Fort Lauderdale’s Second Street Capital to Provide Funding for Small Local Businesses, Real Estate and Export Trade

VERO BEACH, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Second Street Capital, Inc. (SSCI), a publicly traded company, that suffered through the housing and credit crises beginning in 2007, has recently begun the process of recapitalizing and will soon begin operating as a specialty finance company, providing working capital to small and medium size local businesses and entrepreneurs. SSCI is headquartered in Ft. Lauderdale; however, Jack Rodgers, Maria Caldarone, and Laura Camisa all members of the management team will operate from a Vero Beach office.

Fla. Gov. Scott and Colt’s Manufacturing Co. Announce New Jobs Coming to Osceola County

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Today, Colt's Manufacturing Co. LLC announced its commitment to create 63 jobs in Osceola County for its new regional headquarters and product manufacturing center.

Florida breaks through 100,000 Jobs Barrier

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- New job creation and unemployment numbers were released this month showing unemployment down from 10.6 percent last month and 12 percent in December, to 10.3 percent October.

Statement from Florida Governor Rick Scott on Failed Deficit Reduction Talks

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- It is unfortunate that after months of debate the congressional 'super committee' charged with finding $1.2 trillion in budget savings failed to make the difficult choices needed to begin fixing our nation’s out of control debt.