• Governor Ron DeSantis says he wants to get rid of barriers to success in Florida from racial discrimination.
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• Lockheed Martin, Universal Studios, and Orange County will be among more than 50 employers at the Orlando Veterans Job Fair on Thursday, December 13th. The job fair is for veterans, military spouses, transitioning military personnel, and National Guard and Reserve members. It is produced by the RecruitMilitary organization and Disabled American Veterans. More information on the job fair is available at the RecruitMilitary website here. RecruitMilitary’s Heidi Miller says the fair often leads to an on-the-spot interview, so she has advice for attendees. “Come prepared. Dress the part and bring multiple copies of your resume,” offers Miller. “I recommend at least 30 copies.” For those who want to engage in some prep work, or for people who cannot attend …
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• Now is a good time to be looking for a job in Florida. The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in August was 3.7%- lower than the US unemployment rate of 3.9%
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• A company that develops treatments for rare diseases may build a new manufacturing plant in Orlando. Has more on the new plant, which would bring jobs and substantial investment to the city.
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• Community leaders met to discuss the challenges still facing Puerto Rican and Virgins Island families displaced by hurricane Irma. For many, finding a job is at the top of this list.
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• A national small business association is the latest to endorse Gov. Rick Scott in his Senate Race. The group was one of the first to endorse him for governor.
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• Hurricane Irma essentially shut down Florida’s economy during a very important week in September, says 90.7’s economic analyst Hank Fishkind. But is Irma’s drastic effect on Florida’s job numbers a cause for concern?
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