Contract disputes can be complicated especially when they affect the education of our children. This is the case of a contract dispute with Brevard Public School teachers in Florida and their school board. The Brevard Federation of Teachers is not happy with the recommendations made by a mediator brought in after an impasse in negotiations. Both the union and the school district have now decided to present their cases at a hearing where the school board will act as judge.
Federal program could spur commercial real estate development
With commercial real estate lending still considered soft, many investors have been coming into the marketplace through a federal program that allows foreign nationals a green card in exchange for investing in job-creating ventures. This program, known as the Immigrant Investor Program, or ED-5 visa, could be the answer to many commercial real estate investors in the Orlando, Florida, area.
Charter school disputing district contract
Contract disputes involving schools typically get a lot of attention because it directly affects the parents of the children that attend the school. The parents want the best possible education for their children and that means great teachers and reasonable classroom sizes. A charter school in Tallahassee, Florida, is disputing the contract from Leon County Schools.
Florida has largest entrepreneurial growth
While the economy is making a slow recovery, some of the rebound could be attributed to entrepreneurs. A recent study by the Kauffman Foundation, reports that Florida had the largest increase in entrepreneurial activity over the past decade. This is great news for those seeking employment because startup companies are important for economic growth as most new jobs are created by companies that are less than five years old.
