UF Survey: Florida Real Estate Professionals Optimistic about Outlook
Based on data from the first quarter of 2012, Florida’s real estate professionals are optimistic about the industry’s outlook, a recent survey by the University of Florida revealed.
SunRail: Two Major Events: Forum and Open House
On Monday, May 14, the Florida Department of Transportation will host two major SunRail events. The first event is a Transit-Oriented Development forum to connect station communities to potential vendors and developers who might be interested in development opportunities around SunRail stations.
Florida Bank Offers New Mercedes Benz for $1 Million Deposit
Trevor Burgess, CEO of Community Bank announced that, in conjunction with its name change to C1 Bank on May 1 and in partnership with Crown Eurocars, it will be offering a new five-year $1 million CD product where the client will receive a brand-new Mercedes-Benz from Crown Eurocars as prepaid interest.
America’s Corporations Rake in Record Profits: $825 Billion
The Fortune 500 generated a total of $824.5 billion in earnings last year, up 16.4% over 2010. That beats the previous record of $785 billion, set in 2006 during a roaring economy.
French President-elect Hollande to Focus on Pro-growth, Jobs Agenda
Yesterday’s election of Francois Hollande as president of France, by a 52-to-48 percent margin, will hopefully mark a turning point in the economic fortunes of Europe.
Volusia County Manager Warns of Tougher Budgets Ahead
Volusia County officials are anticipating that property values would continue to decline over the next two years and are bracing for even tougher times.
Business Insider: Apple Killed Nearly 500,000 in America
Apple has destroyed nearly 500,000 in the United States, as many jobs as it has created, an exclusive analysis by Business Insider says.
Harris Lands $80M Contract for Electronic Health Records Integration System
Harris, headquartered in Melbourne, announced Thursday it has been awarded a multi-year $80.3 million contract by the Department of Veterans Affairs, to help integrate electronic health records for two of the world’s largest healthcare systems, the VA and the Department of Defense.
Darden Expands in Puerto Rico
Darden Restaurants, headquarted in Orlando, plans to develop and operate Darden’s Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse brands in Puerto Rico, a statement from the company said.
