Economics may be known as the dismal science, but University of Central Florida economist Sean Snaith did his best to put if not a happy face on the future, at least a rational one. Speaking at the latest Volusia County Economic Development “Q” Breakfast, Snaith, who serves as director of UCF’s Institute for Economic Forecasting, said the past year and a half has been a difficult

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Stetson University is launching a new Master of Human Resource Management program, preparing students to lead in a workforce increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence, with AI woven into nearly every course and taught as a

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Building and maintaining a talent pipeline is an essential piece of the economic vitality puzzle and Florida Tech had done that in a big way. The private research university in Melbourne recently held a ribbon cutting event for its

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Volusia County recently completed the acquisition of the 1,299-acre River Bend Ranch Reserve, permanently protecting a significant stretch of wetlands, uplands and pasture along the St. Johns River through the voter-approved

While many communities are moving to enact moratoriums on the building of data centers, Volusia County is looking to ban them outright. At a meeting earlier this month, the Volusia County Council voted unanimously to have county

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While communities across the Sunshine State and around the nation are debating the impact of the boom in data center construction, investment in artificial intelligence continues to skyrocket. That might be good news for Wall

Florida isn’t usually considered a bellwether state – unless we’re talking about human/alligator encounters, amusement park trends or general weirdness – but it could soon offer a glimpse into the economic future. While most Floridians

More than 50,000 veterans call Volusia County home, bringing leadership, discipline and specialized technical training that many employers struggle to find elsewhere. A workshop in September will show local businesses learn how

Northrop Grumman recently marked the opening of its newest Brevard County facility with an employee celebration at its Melbourne campus, home to a 5,000-strong workforce and 2 million square feet of facilities space,

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People looking for work in North Central Florida can apply for hundreds of positions online without leaving the sofa. A few clicks, and they can send their job histories to dozens of local corporations with jobs available. In this era, the traditional

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Tourism officials, travel agents and social media influencers may tout the many and varied amenities of a destination, but for some vacationers it all comes down to if they can say the name of where they want to go, According to a

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Florida offers more than good weather and sandy beaches for business owners. Along with a growing population the state has several grant programs available to help businesses succeed in the Sunshine State. According to the Florida

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