High Marks For Florida’s Business & Economic Report Card This week the Florida Chamber released the 2024 Florida Business & Economic Mid-Year Report, a very well researched and compelling look at all aspects of Florida’s business and economic environments. One of the motivations for the publication is to keep the state leaders informed regarding Florida’s […]
Pilatus To Expand US Footprint With New Sarasota Facility Today Swiss-based aircraft manufacturer, Pilatus Business Aircraft, announced that the company will expand its U.S. footprint with the construction of a new, factory-owned flagship sales, design, and service center at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) in Bradenton, Florida. Pilatus signed an agreement to develop a 17-acre
Landry/French Acquires MH Williams Construction Group This week commercial construction management company Landry/French announced their acquisition of Melbourne-based MH Williams Construction. The move represents a significant advance into the Florida market and the growing Space Coast region in particular for Maine-based Landry/French. Landry/French Acquires MH Williams Founded in 1987 by Michael H. Williams, Sr., MH
Qcells Secures $1.45 Billion Loan To Build Georgia Solar Plant This week South Korean solar cell and module manufacturing firm, Qcells, announced a conditional commitment from the US Department of Energy for a $1.45 billion loan to support the company’s state-of-the-art solar supply chain manufacturing facility in Cartersville, Georgia. Qcells Cartersville Solar Manufacturing Facility Qcells
Florida Apartment Demand Up 700% Apartment demand in Florida is up 700% compared to one year ago, according to new data released this week from RealPage that tracks unit absorption rates nationwide. Perhaps not surprisingly, demand for apartments is rising this year in all U.S. markets compared to a year ago. Florida posted demand
Synergy Equipment & Opifex Enterprises Join Forces Two heavy equipment rental companies that are household names for construction pros in Florida and Texas are joining forces to better serve fast-growing markets across the Southeast. Today, Tampa-based Synergy Equipment and Austin-based Opifex Enterprises announced that they have merged to create one of the largest independent equipment
