Archive for Tuesday, May 30, 2017
Orlando Honors Portland Hate Attack Heroes
UCF's Muslim Students Association will hold a vigil for the victims of a fatal stabbing in Portland today. The students joined with the Council on American Islamic Relations to honor the men who were attacked after defending two Muslim teens who were being verbally assaulted.
Published in Central Florida News
Published in Central Florida News
Intersection: Veteran Entrepreneurs, Space Coast Business, Hurricane Prep & Library Social Work
https://wmfeintersection.s3.amazonaws.com/Intersection_053017.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSFor veterans returning to civilian life- the transition can be a challenge. Back in December, UCF’s business incubation center launched a program to help veteran entrepreneurs hit the ground running. On this episode of Intersection we’ll check back in with UCF’s Ricardo Garcia, and talk to retired Air Force veteran Derick Bugg, who’s developing a business to help children and adults with intellectual disabilities. From veteran entrepreneurs to the business of space- in Brevard County commercial space exploration is driving business development. Troy Post with the North Brevard Economic Development Zone explains ...
Published in Intersection Podcast
Published in Intersection Podcast
Check Out a Book, Chat with a Social Worker
Orange County Public Libraries now has a social worker on staff. On Tuesdays Dr. Stem Mahele works out of an office at the Orlando Public Library, which is where 90.7's Matthew Peddie meet her.
Published in Central Florida News, Intersection
Published in Central Florida News, Intersection
Are You Ready For Hurricane Season?
Hurricane season starts this week- are you ready for it? Alan Harris, Seminole County Emergency Manager, is hoping for rain to ease the drought, just not too much of it. Also, he revealed the secrets of the best hurricane preparedness kit in the county.
Published in Central Florida News, Intersection
Published in Central Florida News, Intersection
North Brevard Economy On The Rise
The commercial space race is a key part of the economy in North Brevard County. 90.7's Matthew Peddie spoke to Troy Post, Executive Director of the North Brevard Economic Development Zone about what’s driving the economy.
Published in Central Florida News, Intersection
Published in Central Florida News, Intersection
Veteran Entrepreneurs: Brothers in Arms, Mentors in Business
For veterans returning to civilian life, the transition can be a challenge. Back in December 90.7's Matthew Peddie talked with Ricardo Garcia from the University of Central Florida’s business incubation program. Garcia’s a veteran and was launching a program to help veteran entrepreneurs.
Published in Central Florida News, Intersection
Published in Central Florida News, Intersection
Fishkind Conversations: How Florida Would Fare Under Trump’s Budget Proposal
Economic analyst Hank Fishkind has been looking at President Trump’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2018, which starts October 1st, and assessing its potential impact on Florida’s economy.
Published in Fishkind Economic Commentaries
Published in Fishkind Economic Commentaries