Burger 21, a "better burger franchise," announced earlier this week that it is targeting the greater Orlando region as its next market for expansion.
Could Florida push for laws requiring paid sick leave?
With the worst of the flu season pretty much over with, many Florida residents have been watching the news closely as cities and states across the nation have been tackling the difficult issue of offering compensation during sick leave. And although some businesses here in the state offer paid time off for sick days, it's worth noting that we do not yet have a law that requires companies to do so.
South Florida businesses band together for 'Small Business Saturday'
South Florida businesses have banded together to promote next Saturday as "Small Business Saturday." The aim is to encourage holiday shoppers to stop by locally owned businesses before they visit Walmart, Target, Best Buy and the like.
Florida REIT adds to its investment portfolio
With the commercial real estate markets remaining soft, a recent acquisition may bring hope for some real estate investors. A real estate investment trust, Parkway Properties Inc., based in Orlando, Florida, recently purchased a Class A office building in Tempe, Arizona, adding to its growing investment fund portfolio.
Two entrepreneurs win grants to start their own businesses
When you hear the word entrepreneur you might think of a creative individual who is willing to take a risk or someone who has a groundbreaking idea. Well, for two students who graduated from the Southwest Florida MicroEnterprise Program, they can now view themselves as entrepreneurs for their creative business plans. Each student will receive $2,500 to start-up their businesses.