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Video streaming here; full transcript here. -- UCF/Valencia's downtown campus: Universities as community economic engines Orlando's new UCF/Valencia downtown campus is at the leading edge of a trend that's seen universities become community economic engines. More > -- How Florida businesses are responding to employees during the COVID-19 crisis Many employers in Florida like AHS Residential CEO Ernesto Lopes have stepped up during the coronavirus pandemic to take care of their employees. Others, whether because they lacked the financial resources or just the resolve, not so much. More > -- Kalera's hydroponic ‘Green' lettuce is a hit Kalera's hydroponic lettuce farm makes growing predictable and sustainable. More > -- Florida's public universities to plan for campus reopenings this fall Get the latest Florida Education News in our weekly education roundup. More > -- Florida's plan to build 330 miles of new toll roads How the state goes about paying for 330 miles of planned new toll roads in Florida's hinterlands may determine when and whether the roads actually get built. More > -- Higher property tax bills could bring more financial pain during coronavirus pandemic Don't miss out on the latest in Florida real estate news in our weekly roundup. More > -- Just in time for summer, Florida's seeing a surge in coronavirus cases. But there's good news, too Get the latest Florida health care news in our weekly roundup! More > -- Movers & Influencers Personal promotions, transfers, board appointments, civic accomplishments and philanthropic activities for the week of June 8, 2020. More > -- Orlando's mayor: Buddy Dyer Read more of our May cover story: Now in his 17th year in office, Mayor Buddy Dyer is leaving his mark on the city. More > -- A makeover for Port Canaveral The Economic Backbone section of our May issue puts the spotlight on the transportation industry, including news about Florida's ports, airports and so much more. More > -- Think small to get BIG results: How to get your first 1,000 customers Wondering how to get your Florida business its first 1,000 customers? Florida Trend's sales and marketing coach Ron Stein shares the top four phases to a great launch plan. More > -- Take-out food during the coronavirus crisis Read how savvy restauranteurs are adjusting amid social-distancing across Florida in our May 2020 issue. More > -- COVID-19's impact on Florida's manufacturing sector Until the coronavirus hit, Florida's manufacturing sector was booming, growing both jobs and productivity. Hear from some of Florida's top manufacturing experts on what the future holds. More > -- < > Florida Business News Florida’s young test positive for coronavirus at almost twice the rate Statewide, 3,407 residents under age 18 have tested positive, or 9.2% of the 37,211 tested, compared with the overall 5% positive results (73,650) among Florida’s residents who have tested for the virus. Philanthropists Tiedemann, Cotton give $1 million to USF business school Pinellas County philanthropists Kate Tiedemann and Ellen Cotton have donated $1 million to create an endowed finance professor position at the University of South Florida’s St. Petersburg campus. Pandemic halts fight over $15 minimum wage, for now First, the coronavirus shut down Florida’s restaurants. Then it shut down the restaurant industry’s fight against steadily increasing the minimum wage to $15 an hour. Financially troubled Hertz plans to sell up to $500M in stock, which it says could be 'worthless' Financially troubled Hertz has signed a definitive agreement allowing it to move forward with the sale of up to $500 million in new company shares. Fort Lauderdale plans to use federal money for hotel vouchers for homeless and small businesses Fort Lauderdale will decide Tuesday whether to split its federal coronavirus aid between helping small businesses and covering the cost of hotel vouchers for the homeless. Read More Florida Business Stories Who Said That? It’s an emotional roller coaster for them, because they’re not sure what to do. Success Starts Here Florida Small Business : 60+ resources to help your business grow … success stories from Florida entrepreneurs with the drive to thrive … the official guide from the Division of Corporations … tips on writing your business plan, applying for permits/licenses, financing, taxes and more. 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