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December 2022
Visit Sebring Reports Record High Tourist Development Tax Collections for Second Year in a Row
15Dec

Visit Sebring Reports Record High Tourist Development Tax Collections for Second Year in a Row

15 Dec, 2022 |
More than $1.5 million collected for 2021-2022 fiscal year
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November 2022
Duke Energy Supports Vibrant Communities With More Than $545,000 to Drive Economic Growth
09Nov

Duke Energy Supports Vibrant Communities With More Than $545,000 to Drive Economic Growth

09 Nov, 2022 |
26 Florida-based organizations receive funds to support economic development initiatives
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Florida Ranks #1 in the Nation for Attracting and Developing Skilled Workforce
08Nov

Florida Ranks #1 in the Nation for Attracting and Developing Skilled Workforce

08 Nov, 2022 |
Florida Ranks #1 in the Nation for Attracting and Developing Skilled Workforce    TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida’s focus on training workers with the technical skills and credentials is paying off as the Sunshine State has been named number one in the U.S. for attracting and developing a skilled workforce. Governor Ron DeSantis announced this ranking as a part of Lightcast’s 2022 Talent Attraction Scorecard, which confirms that our state’s stro...
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October 2022
Florida SBDC, SBA to open Mobile Business Recovery Center in Lake Placid
28Oct

Florida SBDC, SBA to open Mobile Business Recovery Center in Lake Placid

28 Oct, 2022 |
Florida SBDC Network (Friday, Oct. 28, 2022) – Small businesses in Highlands County impacted by Hurricane Ian will be able to receive help applying for state and federal disaster loans at temporary Mobile Business Recovery Center opening in Lake Placid.The Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will open temporary Mobile Business Recovery Centers (BRC) this week and next at the following locations: Dates Loc...
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AP Airport Stages Recovery Supplies for Eight-county Area
03Oct

AP Airport Stages Recovery Supplies for Eight-county Area

03 Oct, 2022 |
AP Airport stages recovery supplies for eight-county areaBy MARC VALERO STAFF WRITER AVON PARK —In the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, the Avon Park Executive Airport is serving as a staging area for relief equipment and supplies for an eight-county area. The airport is operated by Florida Airport Management (FAM). The Florida Division of Emergency Management and a private company, Garner Environmental, are heading the operation of getting supplies to the areas in need. FAM Operations Manager ...
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September 2022
Ag Community Hit Hard by Hurricane Ian
30Sep

Ag Community Hit Hard by Hurricane Ian

30 Sep, 2022 |
Disaster Resources for Florida Farmers
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