Equifax, the Credit Reporting Industry, and What Congress Should Do Next Even for the experts, the recent data breach at Equifax was staggering. The data that undergirds the credit records of 143 million consumers was compromised. Social Security numbers, dates of birth, and drivers’ license records are used to authenticate identity. It is not difficult […] Read more
Here’s where Florida ranks among top states for best business climate Florida ranks second among the 50 states for having the best business climate, according to a new survey of U.S. corporate executives released Monday at the International Economic Development Council annual conference. Texas ranked first and Georgia ranked third, followed by South Carolina and […] Read more
Summary of Economic Activity According to reports from businesses across the Sixth District, economic activity expanded at a modest pace from July through mid-August. The outlook among contacts remains optimistic as most expect slow and steady growth over the remainder of the year. Businesses reported continued tightness in the labor market, though wage growth remained […] Read more
Poll of Florida businesses shows both optimism and fear from Tampa Business News – Local Tampa News | The Tampa Bay Business Journal A new survey conducted by the American Express OPEN Small Business Monitor found that despite recent economic hardships, more than 69 percent of business owners in Florida believe in the American dream of […] Read more
Tampa Bay – funding, affordability and the quality of the job pool… Tampa the 6th best city to start a business from Tampa Business News – Local Tampa News | The Tampa Bay Business Journal NerdWallet, a financial website, ranked Tampa sixth on its list of best cities to start a small business. The firm looked at […] Read more
Startup fever cools among men as economy improves – Tampa Business News – Local Tampa News | The Tampa Bay Business Journal The United States’ rate of entrepreneurial activity dropped in 2012 for the se… by Kent Hoover on Apr 18, 2013 7:20 AM The United States’ rate of entrepreneurial activity dropped in 2012 for the second […] Read more