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Small Business, Big Recovery

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

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

United Force

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

TIME TO SHINE

TIME TO SHINE

With great stories to tell and a global platform to share them, Tampa Bay seeks to make a lasting impression. Tampa Bay welcomes more than 50,000 visitors the week of Aug. 27 for an event... more

County by County

County by County

BREVARD The Florida Cleantech Acceleration Network (FL-CAN) has collaborated with several Florida Universities, and now NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, to provide access to an extended list of more than 450 intellectual properties and 60 laboratory... more

Parting Shot

Parting Shot

In August, the Tampa Bay Times Forum will serve as host venue of the 2012 Republican National Convention, the largest non-sporting event ever held in Tampa Bay. While much of the action is expected to... more

Copy Desk

Copy Desk

Competitive Cost Advantages for Orlando and Tampa Tampa and Orlando aren't the most cost-competitive locations nationwide, but they're close. Cincinnati’s low costs for facility leasing, transportation and property taxes contributed significantly to its ranking as... more

Building a Case

Building a Case

Public-private partnerships were a significant part of Florida’s past. But will they thrive in the future? They should. By Douglas R. Storer, Director of Business Development, H. J. High Construction Co. Public-private partnerships (PPP) are... more

County by County

County by County

Brevard Brevard County Commissioner Andy Anderson was named a 2012 honoree of the 2012 Brevard Walk of Fame by Eckerd, an organization that offers life-changing behavioral health and child welfare services, including the Hi-Five and... more

Building Together

Building Together

Infrastructure enhancements will require collaboration across the region and the state. By U.S. Rep. John L. Mica, Chairman, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure In order to meet the infrastructure challenges facing Florida, our state and... more