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Peter SchorschNovember 13, 2016

A major pillar of Donald Trump’s presidential campaign was bringing outsourced manufacturing jobs back to America, though increasing factory automation may make that goal a difficult one to accomplish. According to an article from Inverse, many Trump supporters are realistic about the role automation is playing in the future of manufacturing, and see the change as inevitable […]

Drew WilsonAugust 10, 2016

Florida added 16,400 private sector jobs last month, according to a report released Wednesday by payroll company ADP. The report estimates 1,800 new jobs were added in the goods-producing sector, with the other 14,600 jobs heading to the service industry. The industry breakdown shows 5,100 jobs added in professional and business services companies; 2,800 in […]

Phil AmmannApril 25, 2016

April 24-30 is National Reentry Week, which provides a prime opportunity for communities across Florida to work together to reduce recidivism. At PRIDE Enterprises, we believe it is vital to recognize this week because it aligns with our statutory missions and our role in the community. The Florida Legislature created PRIDE as a not-for-profit corporation […]

Gary FineoutNovember 5, 2015

Setting up another contentious budget battle, Florida Gov. Rick Scott was expected Thursday to call for $1 billion in tax cuts, most of it targeted at businesses. Scott’s is recommending the hefty amount despite signs that the Republican-controlled Florida Legislature will resist going along with such a large tax cut package. Scott, however, will argue […]

Tag: Manufacturing

Trump voters not sweating their robot overlords

Florida adds 16,400 jobs in July, new ADP report says

Jack Edgemon: PRIDE Enterprises takes pride in reducing recidivism

Despite resistance, Rick Scott wants $1 billion in tax cuts