In our last post, we wrote about a study that showed how Orlando was procuring only a tiny portion of the private equity millions that are being funneled into Florida.
Orlando gets but a sliver of Florida's private-equity billions
Hedge fund firms and private equity funds funneled billions of dollars into Florida last year, but not much of it found its way to the Orlando area, according to data released last week.
Orlando approves $140K for companies to expand operations in city
The city of Orlando recently announced that it would be offering upwards of $140,000 to two companies that will expand their presences in the city. Although government incentives to private businesses are controversial in some quarters, the migration of good-paying jobs into the Orlando area is indisputably a good thing for our local employment rate, our tax rates and the collective intelligence of our general business community.
Disney: Fantasyland expansion will add 800 jobs to Orlando area
The House of Mouse continues to be a major economic engine for the Orlando region. That fact has been underscored by Disney's recent announcement that its Fantasyland expansion will create an estimated 800 full-time, permanent jobs once it is all finished as of 2014. The $425 million expansion is the largest in the 40-year history of the Magic Kingdom and has also resulted in 700 or so temporary construction jobs as it is being built.
Val-Pak distributor's $100M purchase shows adaptable approach to business plan
When it comes to technology, the only thing constant is change. It is essential that any company factor changing technology into its business plan. Failing to take into account the way technology will shape your customer base, your expenses and overall approach to business would be a recipe for failure.
One-time Maitland startup software firm to add 1,000 jobs by September
It's a long way from Boca Raton to Los Angeles -- or, for that matter, to Denver, Dallas or New York.
Two entrepreneurs win grants to start their own businesses
When you hear the word entrepreneur you might think of a creative individual who is willing to take a risk or someone who has a groundbreaking idea. Well, for two students who graduated from the Southwest Florida MicroEnterprise Program, they can now view themselves as entrepreneurs for their creative business plans. Each student will receive $2,500 to start-up their businesses.