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FL: Governor Announces $250 Million to Assist Recovery for Florida Ports

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced $250 million in funding for Florida’s ports to assist in recovery from decreased revenue in 2020.

Biomedical Pharmaceuticals

Expert Committee Says Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Requires Overhaul

The U.S. pharmaceutical supply chain must be remodeled to address long-standing conflicts, a multistakeholder working committee recommended.

Economy

'Investing in America's Communities' to Bring $3 Billion for Econ Development

Historic investment from the American Rescue Plan represents the largest economic development initiative in decades.

Business

Equipment Finance Industry Confidence Slightly Higher in July

The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation released the July 2021 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry recently.

Inventors

United Inventors Association Announces 'Inspire 2021,' Set for Sept.

The United Inventors Association of America has announced "Inspire 2021," a three-day virtual conference Sept. 15, 17 and 18.

Workforce

FL: Job Postings for Tech Employees Continue to Surge in South Florida

The demand for tech employees in South Florida continued to surge int he second quarter, with a 29% increase of tech job postings in the tri-county ar...

Amazon to Hire 100,000 Veterans, Military Spouses by 2024

Amazon to Hire 100,000 Veterans, Military Spouses by 2024

Amazon is looking to hire about 84,000 veterans and 16,000 military spouses by 2024. The company currently has more than 35,000 positions open in the ...

Robot Arms

Walmart to Implement Robot Tech at Regional Distribution Centers

High-speed robots will handle palletizing, managing 'Tetris for transit' at Walmart's distribution centers.

KS: Dodge City Business Park is Newest Kansas Certified Site

KS: Dodge City Business Park is Newest Kansas Certified Site

Dodge City Business Park has become the latest developed site to be certified through Kansas’ Certified Sites program.

Employment Numbers

Census Bureau Reports Manufacturing Added 15,000 Jobs in June

Manufacturing employment crept up slowly in June, according to the Census Bureau’s recent Employment Situation report.