Ryan NicolMay 10, 2019
3min584
“We are committed to providing support to Florida businesses before, during and after natural disasters."
Tag: Florida Department of Economic Opportunity
Ryan NicolMay 10, 2019Ryan NicolMarch 22, 2019
5min248
The unemployment rate was down month-over-month in three major South Florida cities.
Scott PowersMarch 22, 2019
3min481
Florida added 18,000 jobs in February, but also added 23,000 workers.
Scott PowersMarch 11, 20195min273
Job growth was slightly slower in January, and the workforce grew slightly faster.
Drew WilsonJanuary 14, 2019
4min417
“Florida’s economy is not just numbers, it’s lives.”
Scott PowersDecember 21, 20182min330
Florida’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.3 percent in November, the lowest point since 2006, Gov. Rick Scott announced Friday morning. The governor’s last jobs report of his eight-year tenure [the December numbers will be reported after he leaves office] highlighted the point that 1.67 million private-sector jobs were added since December 2010, when Florida was […]
Drew WilsonMay 23, 2018
3min239
Aircraft engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney earned some praise from Gov. Rick Scott Wednesday for its plans to add hire more workers and invest millions into expanding its West Palm Beach facilities. “Today, I am proud to announce 215 new jobs for families in Palm Beach County. As Governor, one of the best parts of […]
Scott PowersApril 20, 2018
2min200
Florida added 12,500 new public sector jobs in March pushing the jobs growth tally over 1.5 million during his tenure, Gov. Rick Scott announced Friday in Orlando. The latest numbers from the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity show the state’s unemployment rate holding at 3.9 percent, with the professional and business services sector leading the […]
Scott PowersApril 19, 2018
4min697
Gov. Rick Scott unveiled his administration’s recommendations of 427 communities across Florida designated as “Low Tax Opportunity Zones,” aiming to use federal tax advantages to encourage business development. The zones target low-income census tracts in all 67 counties, making businesses and developers working there eligible for deferred capital gains taxes under the newly-approved federal Tax Cut […]
Scott PowersJanuary 16, 2018
3min169
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity has sent out letters to county, city and housing authority officials throughout Central Florida seeking information on affordable housing shortages. The letter, from DEO Director of Community Development Julie Dennis, is exploring available resources and unmet needs that are being tested as a result of both the damages caused […]