Governor DeSantis Celebrates Ribbon Cutting for Florida Red Tide Mitigation and Technology Development Facility at Mote Marine Laboratory

SARASOTA, Fla August 4, 2021.- The Governor DeSantis was joined by leaders in the state’s efforts to combat red tide to celebrate the ribbon cutting of the Florida Red Tide Mitigation and Technology Development Facility at Mote Marine Laboratory. This cutting-edge experimental facility at Mote Aquaculture Research Park in Sarasota will allow scientists to test… Continue reading Governor DeSantis Celebrates Ribbon Cutting for Florida Red Tide Mitigation and Technology Development Facility at Mote Marine Laboratory

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Employer-Sponsored Insurance Delivers $1.5 Trillion in Value for Employees, U.S. Economy

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, employer-sponsored insurance (ESI) provided much-needed peace of mind and support for the more than 160 million Americans that benefit from its robust, flexible, and affordable health coverage. The significant retention of employer-sponsored coverage during the pandemic further proves its value to individuals and families; as employment dropped over the course of… Continue reading Employer-Sponsored Insurance Delivers $1.5 Trillion in Value for Employees, U.S. Economy

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Making The Digital Money Revolution Work for All

History moves in uneven steps. Just as the telegraph erased time and distance in the 19th century, today’s innovations in digital money may bring significant changes in the way we lead our lives. The shift to electronic payments and social interactions brought on by the pandemic may cause similarly rapid and widespread transformations. The challenges are… Continue reading Making The Digital Money Revolution Work for All

Supply Chain Issues, Worker Shortages Impacted Economic Growth in Q2

The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) released the GDP numbers for the second quarter today, showing the economy grew 6.5 percent from April through June. Forecasters were expecting growth of around 8.5 percent, so this was a large miss. There were several reasons growth missed its mark during the second quarter: Chip shortages depressed motor vehicle production… Continue reading Supply Chain Issues, Worker Shortages Impacted Economic Growth in Q2

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Economic forecast shows continued growth in home prices and low interest rates through year end

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According to our 2021 mid-year forecast, despite the major housing supply shortage and historically high house prices across the U.S., the housing market is expected to remain strong through the end of 2021. Two key factors supporting housing market activity are low interest rates and the recovering labor market. Whether you’re a homeowner looking to… Continue reading Economic forecast shows continued growth in home prices and low interest rates through year end

Port Tampa Bay to receive $20 million in federal stimulus money

Today, Governor Ron DeSantis directed the Florida Department of Transportation to provide the state’s seaports $250 million in federal stimulus money. Florida’s economy is now the 15th largest in the world and the state’s ports contribute to jobs, infrastructure and the movement of goods that Floridians rely on. “Port Tampa Bay is incredibly grateful for… Continue reading Port Tampa Bay to receive $20 million in federal stimulus money

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Emirates launches first-ever Dubai-Miami nonstop service

Emirates and Miami International Airport celebrated the inaugural flight of the airline’s four times a week Dubai-Miami service when it touched down in Miami at 11 a.m. on July 22. Emirates flight EK213 was welcomed to MIA with a water cannon salute and drew an audience of passengers, aviation fans, and guests. For the first… Continue reading Emirates launches first-ever Dubai-Miami nonstop service

Miami-Dade County Continues Adding Jobs as Economy Recovers From COVID

Key Takeaways The June 2021 unemployment rate improved compared to last year. The June 2021 unemployment rate decreased by 3% compared to last year. The unemployment rate increased slightly by 0.4% compared to last month. Seasonally adjusted unemployment rates, which take seasonal fluctuations into consideration, continue to show a downward trend in unemployment rates. Miami-Dade… Continue reading Miami-Dade County Continues Adding Jobs as Economy Recovers From COVID

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Less than Half of Small Business Owners Can Find Workers, New Poll Shows

As America continues to reopen, small business optimism about hiring prospects are muted, as an equal number say they are either more optimistic or more pessimistic compared to before the COVID-19 pandemic began, according to a poll on workforce issues taken June 16–23, 2021 and released this week by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and MetLife. In… Continue reading Less than Half of Small Business Owners Can Find Workers, New Poll Shows

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We Should Take the Threat of Higher Inflation Seriously – Here are 5 Ways to Do So

There is a big debate about whether the threat of inflation – sustained and rapid general increases in prices across a wide group of goods and services – is serious enough to deserve the attention of policymakers. 1970s and early 80s type inflation is not a forgone conclusion, but the data makes clear it is… Continue reading We Should Take the Threat of Higher Inflation Seriously – Here are 5 Ways to Do So

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