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Florida's universities continue to grow their research investments

ajulier@eflorida.com (Enterprise Florida) — Fri, 9 May 2008 17:53:00 GMT

Florida's universities continue to grow their research investments, which totaled more than $1.6 billion in 2007. Licensing income, patents and invention disclosures were also up last year at the 13 major Florida research universities surveyed. (Florida Research Consortium, May 2008)
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8 deals and $115.5 million in investments during Q1 2008

ajulier@eflorida.com (Enterprise Florida) Libsyn — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 20:50:00 GMT

With 8 deals and $115.5 million invested, Florida was the 10th most popular state for venture capital investments in Q1 2008. (PwC/NVCA, Apr '08)
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Florida ranks 11th on the Kauffman entrepreneurial Index

ajulier@eflorida.com (Enterprise Florida) Libsyn — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 20:45:00 GMT

Florida is among the nationâs top entrepreneurial states, ranking 11th on the Kauffman Index of Entrepreneurial Activity, a study that measures business startup activity across the United States. The Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Miami Beach metro continued to rank high (5th) among large MSAs in terms of its rate of entrepreneurial activity. (Kauffman Foundation, April 2008)
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Florida receives high marks for its business tax structure

ajulier@eflorida.com (Enterprise Florida) Libsyn — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 20:22:00 GMT

Florida continues to receive high marks for its business tax structure, ranking as the 5th Best State Tax System for Entrepreneurship and Small Business. (Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council, April 2008)
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Florida added another 5,700 high tech jobs

ajulier@eflorida.com (Enterprise Florida) — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 21:20:00 GMT

In its 3rd consecutive year of growth, Florida added another 5,700 high tech jobs to its economy, placing it as the 4th largest Cyberstate by tech industry employment and the 8th fastest growing. (AeA Cyberstates 2008, Apr '08)
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Florida is the 2nd most business-friendly state in the nation

ajulier@eflorida.com (Enterprise Florida) — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 21:15:00 GMT

Florida is the 2nd most business-friendly state in the nation, according to the 2008 Pollina Corporate Top 10 Pro-Business States study. (Pollina, Apr '08)
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The University of Florida's Warrington School of Business gets top MBA program ranking

ajulier@eflorida.com (Enterprise Florida) — Thu, 3 Apr 2008 15:55:00 GMT

The University of Florida's Warrington School of Business tops the Economist Intelligence Unit's just-published ranking of distance learning MBA programs. Florida's students are especially impressed with the quality of the school's distance learning materials, the program's value for money and their sense of connection to the school.
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South Florida designated a mega region of the future

ajulier@eflorida.com (Enterprise Florida) — Thu, 3 Apr 2008 14:04:00 GMT

South Florida has been designated a mega region of the future and a driver of U.S. economic growth in Richard Floridaâs new book, âWhoâs Your City?.â Noted strengths include considerable capability in arts and entertainment technology, an up-and-coming biotech and marine biology research center, and its status as a gateway for Latin American banking and investments.
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Florida posts phenomenal gains in venture capital in 07

ajulier@eflorida.com (Enterprise Florida) — Wed, 2 Apr 2008 14:56:00 GMT

Florida posted phenomenal gains in venture capital in 2007, nearly doubling over the year to reach $608.3 million. More on this story
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Forbes names Palm Beach County a hotbed of tomorrow's technology

ajulier@eflorida.com (Enterprise Florida) — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 15:19:00 GMT