economy
Cash Is King
FINANCE Current economic pressures make cash flow enhancement a key to survival. Recessions come and go as part of the natural and recurring business cycle. While we may not technically be in a recession, we... more
Today. Tomorrow. And 2016.
From football fantasy to financial calamity,and parts in between, ecoNomist Sean Snaith explores - and forecasts - our state of recessION, regulation, restraint and recovery. The news that broke in January surrounding Notre Dame linebacker Manti... more
Next Chapter
New business models and new technologies often emerge in downturns. We look to entrepreneurship, in combination with innovation, to return to a period of sustained economic growth. As Florida’s Chief Financial Officer, it is one... more
Click of a Mouse
TAXES A few minutes on the Internet may change the way you think about your taxes. With the end of the year nearly upon us, many people are now worrying about their taxes. Most people... more
Purpose and Passion
A shared sense of commitment and collaborative work in key areas are driving our growth. As this year quickly comes to a close, we are thankful for the unrelenting drive and commitment of our region’s... more
Small Business, Big Recovery
Small start-up businesses are leading the nation's economic recovery. As America searches for solutions to its economic woes, one of the most innovative and productive job-creating engines is being overlooked. It's a case of not... more
Passive Income, Active Tax
TAXES Caution: Anyone who will be subject to the additional Medicare tax in 2013 must plan, prepare and be aware. With the election in the rearview mirror, the chance of repeal for the Medicare surtax... more
Skill Development
In the quest for more qualified workers, business, community and education leaders are coming together to create lasting solutions. For their part, how much are schools doing? Plenty. Know someone who's unemployed? The answer is... more
United Force
The reality: We could not have successfully hosted the Republican National Convention without our federal, state and local partners. As Tampa prepared to host the largest event in its history, people asked why would we... more
Made with Resilience
[MANUFACTURING] In the face of continued headwinds, the manufacturing sector is adapting well to a bold new environment. Over the last several decades, U.S. manufacturers have faced an onslaught of challenges that had led many... more


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