|
Brett Hage, President of T&D Distribution in Wildwood, Received the Florida Economic Development Council's East Central Region Volunteer of the Year Award for 2017
Annually, FEDC recognizes volunteers across Florida who champion game-changing economic, community and workforce development initiatives in their respective communities or regions. Mr. Hage’s longstanding contributions to economic development in Sumter County go well beyond his interaction and support of Sumter County Economic Development’s efforts. His volunteer activities include involvement on many community economic development-related committees and boards.
|
|
The villages® community is the top selling master planned community of 2017
In early January RCLCO Real Estate, an advisory and consulting firm announced The Villages® community as the top selling MPC in the nation. Strong demand last year resulted in 2,231 home sales which was a 13% increase over last year's numbers. The reputation for quality homes, active lifestyle amenities and Central Florida's great weather keep driving demand for homes in The Villages® community.
|
|
driverless taxi service coming to The villages® community
Voyage Auto, a California company, announced The Villages® community would be their second test market location for a driverless taxi service. The driverless vehicle is equipped with a variety of sensors and systems like radar, lidar, cameras, and GPS so that safety is the highest priority.
|
|
Sumter County exhibits at tpie
Sumter County Economic Development exhibited at the Tropical Plant Industry Exhibition in Fort Lauderdale this month. In addition to the vast array of tropical plants, we learned new trends that are emerging in the industry. Trends included greenhouse automation and soil media additives. It was a great opportunity to meet businesses looking to expand or relocate and share information about our existing agribusinesses.
|
|
|
Featured Business
| About FreeFlight Airport |
FreeFlight Airport was developed in the late 1960s, and runway licensed by the Florida Dept. of Transportation Aviation Division in 1976. Frank Arenas bought the airport in 1995 and extended the runway to 4,170 feet by 150 feet wide - now one of the longest private turf airstrips in Florida.
FreeFlight Airport | 2FA6 | is a private airport located in the heart of Central Florida. It offers the opportunity to fly year round in the beautiful Florida weather. Conveniently located seven minutes from Florida's Turnpike, and ten minutes from Interstate 75, access to this beautiful Airport is quick and convenient. Whether your interest is hangar space, learning to fly or skydiving FreeFlight Airport is an exciting opportunity for all. |
|
|
Webinar: Inventory Control
Online Webinar
February 7, 2018 | 7:00-8:00 p.m.
|
|
Inventory Control involves having greater oversight over a business' stock. This free, online webinar looks at why inventory control is so important and how you might go about implementing an effective system for your business.
Please register for this webinar here.
|
|
Brazil-Florida Business Council, Inc. Lunch and Learn Seminar
SunTrust Financial Center
401 E. Jackson Street, Suite 2400
Tampa, FL 33602
February 8, 2018 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
|
|
Are you interested in international business opportunities and related issues? Do you have questions about immigration or hiring foreign workers through a visa program? This Lunch and Learn will provide information on immigration law updates, tax law changes and foreign investments and tax residency. Cost for non-members of the Brazil-Florida Business Council is $50.00.
Please RSVP by emailing info@brazilfloridabusiness.com, reference Feb. 8 Lunch and Learn.
|
Go Global Webinar Series: Using Videos To Support International Sales
Online Webinar
February 14, 2018 | 7:00-8:00 p.m.
|
|
Insights and opportunities:
Localized websites for exporters, search engines and how they work across different markets, global social media and more...
Please register for this webinar here.
|
|
|
