The U.S. Small Business Administration can do more than give entrepreneurs assistance in getting their businesses off the ground. The agency is also ready to help them go global. The SBA recently signed an agreement with the International Trade & Forfaiting Association to reduce barriers to international trade and get small businesses selling abroad. With […]Read More
The Brief Podcast Whether we like it or not, artificial intelligence is the future. But exactly what kind of future that will be is less clear. Listen to more The Brief PodcastRead More
[wp_ulike style=”wp-ulike-pro-default”] Whether you are a business owner or a person involved in the hiring process, are you convinced that the best candidate was selected for the position? According to managed IT and staffing services company Emonics, fifty percent of all hourly workers leave or are fired within the first six months. Around 40% to […]Read More
Americans believe they will need $1.27 million to retire comfortably, according to the latest set of findings from Northwestern Mutual’s 2023 Planning & Progress Study. That is up from $1.25 million reported last year. At the same time the average amount actually saved for retirement increased a modest 3% in 2022 to just under $87,000. […]Read More
Although Florida is known for sunny beaches, epic amusement parks and major historical sites, Agritourism has recently been attracting visitors throughout the First Coast region. Agritourism is unique because it allows local farm owners to share their passion and knowledge of agriculture, as well as their love of nature and animals, with people of all […]Read More
Karolina Guilcapi has been to South America 42 times — for business and pleasure. As the founder of Sated Ventures, Guilcapi couldn’t hide her love and excitement for food and travel if she tried. Her boutique travel agency in Palm Coast, Florida, aims to delight travelers with foodie experiences that simply can’t be booked through […]Read More
The First Coast may be in the throes of an athletic renaissance of sorts. A grassroots movement is opening a myriad of doors of economic opportunity as it fosters a sense of community and collaboration. When you think of our region in terms of sporting events, which games come to mind? Soccer should be high […]Read More
Long before Flagler built the Ponce de Leon Hotel, tourists, entrepreneurs and artists came to St. Augustine for vacation and stayed. That transition from north to south, or west to east, continues with some new residents starting or expanding a business and others working remotely from home. Why have they chosen to come to this […]Read More
Q&A with Tourisim Directors From the impact of the pandemic on visitor numbers to future projections and challenges, local tourism development directors share their insights and experiences as we delve into the dynamic world of tourism. Kimberly Morgan Director of Tourism & Film Development Clay County Tera Meeks Tourism and Cultural Development Director St. Johns County […]Read More
Florida’s First Coast has a good reputation for first class theater and performing arts, even though it could be argued that our local area has a secret some in the theatre and entertainment world recognize as an arts district on the rise, and with good reason. Beneath its beautiful beaches and scenic landscapes that have […]Read More
