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Blue Sky
Beyond launching successful companies, business incubation programs serve as hubs for innovation. The University of South Florida Polytechnic has opened the first public business technology incubators in Polk County. The Blue Sky Incubation Program &... more
Model of Innovation
While the technologies can boggle the mind, the formula for success is quite simple: Academia and research equal innovation (and economic development). Three case studies showcase the multiplier effects in action. By Michael Candelaria ... more
Looking Ahead
Tax reform, healthcare and financial services regulatory reform were the most compelling story lines as insurance agents and financial advisors convened in September. What's on the mind of the insurance industry these days? The National... more
Community Dividends
Area banks seek to give back the community by investing civic effort. Banks, of course, are integral to the economic development of any community. Most directly, they finance construction projects large and small while meeting... more
Forging “Co-opetition”
The power of partnership is creating a stronger front for competing against metro areas across the country and around the globe. By Randolph E. BerridgePresident, Florida High Tech Corridor Council Inc. It’s true that the... more
Fin-tastic!
Dolphin Tale With the movie “Dolphin Tale” now playing—as the saying goes—in a theater near you, keep in mind three stars that won't be on the marquee. The Clearwater Marine Aquarium was the principal location... more
Right Place, Right Timing
Thanks to a mix of fortitude and location, both Pasco County and lead housing community Concord Station have set their sights on better days ahead. By Michael Candelaria Mark Metheny readily acknowledges that the... more
Winning Big
Call it a home run, slam dunk, touchdown, whatever. The presence of sports continues to have positive economic and psychological impacts across the region. When it comes to the direct benefits garnered from having sports... more
Shot in the Arm
Hospitals do more than find and deliver cures to ill patients. They also offer a badly needed boost to the economy. Hospitals, of course, are integral to any region. Within a community, as the second-largest... more
Next Stop: SunRail
Central Florida is scheduled to welcome commuter rail, thanks to years of diligent effort and enduring hope. The road wasn't easy, but the track is now set. SunRail is poised to become Central Florida reality.... more
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