Haskell promotes 'river friendly' planting
In an effort to promote landscaping that will result in less pollution to the St. Johns River, The Haskell Co. has installed two public informational signs along the Northbank Riverwalk within its Riverside Avenue headquarters campus. feeds.bizjournals.com |
Jaxport asks feds for $10M to buy crane
The Jacksonville Port Authority has applied for $10 million in federal funding to help pay for a $13.3 million crane at Blount Island Marine Terminal. feeds.bizjournals.com |
Sylvan to expand in S. Florida
Sylvan Learning is planning to open franchise sales in South Florida and is looking for franchisees to develop 10 new centers. feeds.bizjournals.com |
Progressive sets out to hire in Tampa
Auto insurance company Progressive said it plans to fill about 240 new sales, service and claims positions in Tampa by Jan. 31. (PGR) feeds.bizjournals.com |
Education secretary visits KIPP school
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan presided over the ribbon cutting ceremony for Jacksonville’s KIPP Impact Middle School Wednesday. The charter school, which has been heavily supported by Jacksonville business leaders, is the first KIPP school in Florida. feeds.bizjournals.com |