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SBDC Financing Your Business Training
Are you looking for money for your business? Are you considering an SBA loan? This seminar can help!
2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, August 6
South Florida State College
600 W. College Dr., Avon Park
Building H, Room 110
Registration information here.
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SBA Online Webinars
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and SCORE offer a variety of free webinars and trainings to strengthen businesses and help them succeed. View the monthly schedule here.
SFSC Corporate Education Classes
South Florida State College offers a variety of corporate training options ranging from soft skills to technology courses to conflict management and more. The Corporate College also offers customized training to help meet the needs of your business. View the full course catalogs online.
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DUKE SITE READINESS PROGRAM EYES COUNTY
Highlands News-Sun By Kim Leatherman
Highlands County Economic Development and Duke Energy teamed up to present a site readiness plan on land that could potentially attract industrial or manufacturing businesses to the county Thursday afternoon (July 11) at the South Florida State College auditorium.
The properties in question are owned by Ben Hill Griffin Inc., Baxter Troutman and C. Elton Crews Family Ltd. Partnership. Together, the properties total 123 acres directly south of the Nucor Steel.
Read more here.
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SFSC RECEIVES GRANT TO HELP PART-TIME STUDENTS
Highlands News-Sun
A $40,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County has been awarded to the South Florida State College (SFSC) Foundation Inc., to benefit part-time students who are attending SFSC in fall term 2019 and spring term 2020.
The grant comes from the Edward K. Roberts Community College Fund, which was established by Roberts as a legacy to support Florida's community colleges and other charitable organizations.
Read more here.
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GOING SOLAR: DUKE ENERGY, OVERLAND HOLD SUCCESSFUL OPEN HOUSE, CAREER FAIR
Highlands News-Sun By Kim Leatherman
Duke Energy and Overland Contracting Inc. hosted an open house Wednesday night (July 24) at the Lake Placid Government Center. Representatives from both companies felt the night was successful. Overland Contracting Inc. is Duke Energy's contracting partner for the Lake Placid Solar Power Plant, which is currently under construction. The solar plant will be 380 acres off 100 Walker Road, just off U.S. 27.
Read more here.
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CITRUS NUMBERS IMPROVE AS STRUGGLES CONTINUE
By Jim Turner News Service of Florida
TALLAHASSEE - Florida's citrus industry ended its growing season on a slight uptick, regaining the Sunshine State's dominance in orange production over California. But struggles remain.
Overall, the new numbers reflect nearly a 59 percent increase in oranges from the 2017-2018 season.
Read more here.
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FLORIDA RANKED ONE OF TOP 10 BEST STATES FOR MANUFACTURING IN 2019
By Site Selection Group
Site Selection Group mapped and listed the results in a dashboard. A score of 100% in any one category represents the national average. While no one state or region i a perfect fit for every project or specific industrial sector, there are a couple of clear trends.
See the full ranking and more details here.
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REPORT: FLORIDA RANKS LOW FOR STUDENT DEBT
By Tampa Bay Business Journal
A recent WalletHub study showed in addition to Florida being a great place to start a business and for military retirees, it also has one of the lowest student debt amounts.
Read more here.
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