US Department of Labor awards $40 million to expand apprenticeships in Florida

FloridaCommerce announced Florida has been awarded $40 million by the U.S. Department of Labor to support nationwide efforts to expand apprenticeships in the defense industrial base, shipbuilding and maritime manufacturing sectors—with…

HBK and H.I.G. Capital announce strategic growth investment

HBK, one of the nation’s leading integrated accounting, tax, audit, consulting, technology, and wealth management firms, is pleased to announce a strategic growth investment from an affiliate of H.I.G. Capital…

Seven Florida facilities honored with USTA Outstanding Facility Awards

SPORTS IN SWFL The USTA has announced the winners of its 2026 Outstanding Facility Awards, recognizing excellence in tennis facility construction and renovation across the country. Among the 41 honorees,…

Collaboratory tackles real-world AI applications at September AI Fridays

Collaboratory and the SWFL HI AI Innovation Hub are expanding AI Fridays programming in September with three free sessions examining practical applications of artificial intelligence across sales, organizational culture and digital marketing.…

Sanibel Trail Town trailhead open at SanCap Chamber

In May, the city of Sanibel announced its success getting Sanibel Island designated as one of 26 Florida Trail Towns, recognized as communities that embrace and support trail users through…

Florida SBDC Network, CareerSource Florida affirm partnership

The Florida Small Business Development Center Network, the state’s principal provider of small business assistance, and CareerSource Florida have signed a memorandum of understanding to advance and strengthen Florida’s small…

Sanibel Island ranks high on recent media ‘best’ lists

The month of August was very good to Sanibel Island, media-wise. It all started when U.S. News & World Report ranked Sanibel as the Best Relaxing Vacation Destination. “Beautiful white sand beaches…

Babcock Ranch broadens primary care access for residents with new on-site medical facility

Babcock Ranch continues its commitment to health and wellness with the opening of its third onsite healthcare facility, Tampa General Medical Group (TGMG) Babcock Ranch, in partnership with Tampa General…

Suncoast Credit Union merger approved by Launch Credit Union members

Launch Credit Union members have approved the proposed merger with Suncoast Credit Union following a 45-day voting period conducted earlier this summer, the credit unions announced today. With approval from…

Applications for BIOPITCH 2026 close this Friday

Is Your Life Science Innovation Ready for the Next Stage? BIOPITCH is BioFlorida’s pitch competition for seed and early-stage life science companies—providing innovative startups with a unique platform to connect…

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