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2017 Gold & Silver Shovel Awards: California Florida Pennsylvania and Texas Awarded Silver Shovels - States with Populations over 12 Million
October 5, 2017 - The Golden State added more than 300,000 jobs last year, and economists expect it’ll keep outpacing the nation at least for the next few years. Most sectors moved in a positive direction as 2016 progressed.
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Raydient and the University of Florida Announce Strategic Alliance to Create a National Model for Healthier Communities in Nassau County
September 20, 2017 - WILDLIGHT, FL – August 31, 2017 – Today, Raydient Places + Properties and the University of Florida announced their intent to join together to develop a national model for healthier communities at Wildlight, the new master planned community currently under development in Nassau County north of Jacksonville.
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New Nassau County town designed for 1000 homes on 260 acres
September 20, 2017 - Raydient Places + Properties and the University of Florida announced Thursday their intent to develop a national model for healthier communities at Wildlight, the master planned community under development in Nassau County north of Jacksonville.
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UF partners to bring healthcare facilities to Nassau master-planned community
September 19, 2017 - A master-planned development in Nassau County has partnered with the University of Florida to build a national model for healthier communities, including the area's first health care facility.
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Disaster Loan Programs Activated for Those Impacted by Hurricane Irma
September 17, 2017 - Florida businesses impacted by Hurricane Irma may now apply for various state and federal disaster loan programs. As a principal responder in the state's Emergency Support Function for Business and Industry, the Florida SBDC at UNF stands ready to assist businesses with disaster loan applications and with other...
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SBA ofrece la asistencia en caso de desastre a negocios y residentes Añaden condados adicionales en la Florida
September 13, 2017 - ATLANTA – La Agencia Federal para el Desarrollo de la Pequeña Empresa (SBA por sus siglas en inglés) ha añadido más condados a la declaración de desastre en la Florida afectada por Huracán Irma el 4 de septiembre del 2017.
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SBA Disaster Assistance for Businesses and Residents Expands to Additional Florida Counties
September 12, 2017 - ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration has added more counties to the disaster declaration in Florida affected by Hurricane Irma that began on Sept. 4, 2017.
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Seven Florida Manufacturers Recognized with 2017 Florida Sterling Manufacturing Business Excellence Awards
June 21, 2017 - ORLANDO – Seven Florida companies received statewide recognition as the 2017 winners of the first Florida Sterling Manufacturing Business Excellence Awards. The awards, recognizing high performing manufacturers in six categories, were announced and presented June 2 at the Governor's Sterling Awards Banquet in Orlando.
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Whats next after LignoTech?
May 4, 2017 - What’s next after LignoTech?
DiBella hints at development to come
With the construction of the LignoTech Florida, LLC facility well underway in Fernandina Beach, Nassau County can soon expect a number of new, permanent jobs as a result of the economic venture.
But what&rsquo...
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Gov. Scott: LignoTech Florida to Create 50 Jobs in Nassau County
December 12, 2016 - Gov. Scott: LignoTech Florida to Create 50 Jobs in Nassau County FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. – Today, Governor Scott announced that Borregaard ASA (BRG) and Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. (RYAM) have chosen Fernandina Beach as the location of their new venture, LignoTech Florida (LTF). The new manufacturing facility will...
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