Only 6 weeks remain before the most highly anticipated energy event in Florida! The 2011 Florida Energy Summit, October 26-28, in Orlando, Florida, will serve as a launching point for future energy policy in the state of Florida. Previously known as “Farm to Fuel” the 2011 Florida Energy Summit will reflect the Department of Agriculture…
Bartow CRA Set to Hire New Executive Director The Community Redevelopment Agency board in Bartow has agreed to offer its executive director’s job to Patrick Brett, the interim director of the agency since June. Board Chairwoman Joanne Stidham said the board was impressed with his credentials and knowledge of the area. “He also has worked…
Incentives Lure Time Warner to Create 500 Jobs in New Tampa-area Center Time Warner has pledged to create 500 jobs in Hillsborough County over the next five years, promising average salaries of $57,200. The company’s new shared resource center should open in late 2012, starting with about 100 employees mostly in human resources and information…
EMPOWER St. Lucie Solar and Energy Loan Fund St. Lucie County is empowering its residents and businesses to save money and reduce energy consumption through the Solar and Energy Loan Fund (SELF), a conservation initiative that has drawn national and international attention for its innovative approach to fostering a Green Economy. Goals of this initiative…
Florida League of Cities Research and Resources Library This online tool is home to a variety of qualitative and quantitative resources that make obtaining information on city governments quick and easy. Check out the results of the 2011 CityStats Survey, city profiles, municipal resources, best practices, and research reports on local government issues. CLICK HERE…
2011 ICSC Florida Retail Report The retail market in Florida continues an uphill battle to recovery. The state continues to lag slightly behind the rest of the nation, due in large part to the severity of the housing and unemployment struggles. The progress has been slow and intermittent. While antecdotal evidence from many industry experts…
State of Florida Job Creation Plan During its 2011 session, the Florida Legislature called upon state economic leaders to re-evaluate long-standing economic development programs and structures, and formulate new strategies to strengthen job creation efforts. The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity was created to streamline community, workforce, and economic development functions and promote economic opportunities…
Temple Terrace is one of the first Florida cities to use the “cutting-edge” technology for smartphone users. Temple Terrace Chamber of Commerce President Phil Lentsch was at City Hall on Wednesday afternoon when Temple Terrace installed its first Quick Response (QR) code sign. He said QR codes can provide interactivity for smartphone users, making them an effective marketing…
City of Orlando publishes digital resources for redevelopment Orlando – one of the world’s fastest-growing cities – is known as the center of a dynamic metropolitan area of more than two million people and is a hub for digital media and bio medicine. Orlando has the 13th-busiest airport in the U.S. with flight connections all…
Viva Florida: Florida’s 500th anniversary We are now less than 500 days to Florida’s 500th anniversary. In case you missed it, Secretary of State Kurt Browning joined Governor Rick Scott, Ambassador Cristina Barrios, Consul General to Spain, and several Spanish business leaders last week in Miami to begin the official Viva Florida 500 countdown. Here…
University of South Florida and National Endowment for the Arts Sponsor Intl Urban Design Competition TAMPA welcomes entrants to envision a new interface between the city of Tampa, Florida and the Hillsborough River. Utilizing Landscape Urbanism as a lens, Tampa seeks to refocus the Hillsborough as a SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, and ECOLOGIC spine for Tampa. Currently,…
Brevard leaders must get it right with redevelopment tax districts City and county leaders have a chance to get it right with the new redevelopment agencies they created to spur business growth in North Brevard and West Melbourne. Taxpayers have demanded it. We’ll be watching to make sure they do so. Advisory boards that will…
