Local UF/IFAS leader requests stakeholders' input Mark Kistler, a proven national leader in agricultural and natural resources, invites your views on topics to support strategic positioning efforts in your community as we move further into the dynamic 21st century. Kistler is a professor and director for your University of Florida/IFAS Indian River Research and Education [...]
Economists and strategists forecast the S&P 500 to reach 6666 by year-end While we await key details on policy changes in the US, indications thus far suggest the outlook for 2025 could present big opportunities for investors. The US economy is on strong footing, with growing signs of a pickup in productivity growth as we [...]
A Profile of the Nation’s Hispanic-Owned Businesses About 7.1% of the nation’s 5,681,118 employer firms (businesses with at least one paid employee) in the United States were Hispanic-owned in 2021 and the construction sector had the largest number of Hispanic-owned businesses, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The 2022 Annual Business Survey shows there were a total [...]
Preparing for the Silver Tsunami: Planning and policy solutions for Southeast Florida's communities The Treasure Coast and South Florida Regional Planning Councils are pleased to host their Joint Annual Conference on November 15, 2024 at Florida Atlantic University's Boca Raton Campus. This year's regional conference will focus on the changing demographics of Southeast Florida and [...]
BofA raises minimum hourly wage to $24, increasing starting salary to nearly $50K Bank of America announced that it has raised its U.S. minimum hourly wage to $24 per hour, the latest step in the company’s commitment to $25 by 2025. With the increase, the minimum annualized salary for full-time employees in the U.S. will [...]
Survey: majority of small and mid-sized business owners anticipate revenue growth this year A majority of small and mid-sized business owners expect their revenues to increase this year, and their worries over a recession have declined substantially, according to the 2024 Bank of America Business Owner Report, conducted in partnership with Bank of America Institute. While [...]
Six ways to preserve your company’s legacy through Succession Planning Day-to-day operations take up most of a business owner’s time; yet, what would happen if you were unable to run your business or wanted to pursue other endeavors? Succession planning is a critical process that involves preparing for the transfer of leadership and ownership of [...]
Bank of America data finds that 2022 was a solid year for consumer spending, but the new year brings new challenges Bank of America Institute released new analysis today which shows that, while 2022 was a solid year for consumer spending, the New Year brings with it cross-currents for U.S. consumers, including a potentially weaker job market [...]
House of Hope creates edible landscape Sunflowers and blackberry bushes add color to the edible landscape outside of House of Hope's administrative offices. What better place to find fresh fruit, vegetables and herbs than in your own yard? House of Hope staffers challenged themselves to create an edible landscape in the front [...]
Trend to Watch: Amid Pandemic, New Businesses are Being Created at Fastest Pace on Record Tom Kindred, FSBDC at IRSC Regional Director While there is not much positive to say about the economic devastation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic locally and nationally, there is at least one silver lining. And with what we [...]