[wp_ulike style=”wp-ulike-pro-default”] If it’s June in Florida, that means it’s hurricane season. With officials predicting near-normal activity this season, with 12 to 17 named storms and as many as four major hurricanes, it is not too late for businesses to review their disaster plans. According to the National Federal of Independent Business, there are steps […]Read More
The gig economy is expected to reach $455.63 billion by 2030, driven by factors such as increasing adoption of digitalization, changing work preferences, and rising inflation. More than half of the gig workforce will fall within the age group of 28 and 43 years, with the rate of female participation in freelance jobs increasing. Since […]Read More
The craft brewing business accounted for nearly $29 billion in beer sales last year, which is nearly one-quarter of the $120 billion beer industry revenue in the U.S. But of the nearly 10,000 craft brewers in the country, only about 1% are Black individuals, according to a media release. At the recently concluded Annual Craft […]Read More
Agriculture lags most other major industries in terms of integrating data management through artificial intelligence, but it’s catching up very quickly. AI robots can help with crop picking during labor shortages, and can help businesses save money on irrigation and pesticide application. AI can even help prepare growers for a warming climate, according to researchers […]Read More
Small-business owners can get plenty of tips and some handy tools for success and celebrate National Small Business Week at the same time. The U.S. Small Business Administration recently announced the 2023 National Small Business Week (NSBW) co-sponsors and the schedule for a Virtual Summit, taking place May 2-3. This year’s NSBW Virtual Summit will […]Read More
A California cannabis company has added April 20 as a paid day off for its employees. Long considered a day to celebrate cannabis and the legalization movement, Sacramento-based company Conception Nurseries is adding “420 Day” to its list of official holidays. “The paid holiday is the company’s way of showing gratitude for the hard work […]Read More
In what is becoming the Florida Legislature’s annual rite of spring, Visit Florida, the state’s tourism marketing arm, is again under fire from lawmakers. House Bill 7053, introduced last month, would dramatically change the way tourism development efforts are funded in the Sunshine State. As it stands now, the legislation would require large counties to […]Read More
Residents of Connecticut looking for warmer temperatures and ocean breezes will soon have a direct route to a new haven. Avelo Airlines begins twice-weekly service from New Haven, Connecticut, to Daytona Beach International Airport June 22, becoming the first low-fare airline to bring flights to Volusia County’s airport. “We are proud to be the newest […]Read More
City officials are gearing up to apply for a Small Cities Community Development Block Grant to help boost neighborhoods and economic growth with a particular emphasis on West Augustine. At a recent City Commission meeting, Corey Sakryd, deputy director of General Services, and Eric Walters, grants administration coordinator, said the current grant application cycle closes […]Read More
AdventHealth has named Wally De Aquino president and CEO for AdventHealth Palm Coast Parkway, a new hospital currently under construction in Flagler County, according to a media release. The new facility is expected to open in August. He will continue to report to Denyse Bales-Chubb, president/CEO for AdventHealth Palm Coast and the Flagler/St. Johns market. […]Read More
