Our whole premise as a company is to help middle market Florida organizations prosper by bridging the gap between growth strategy development and operational execution. Over the past few years we have seen companies really question their overall strategy and how or if they can get growth out of their business.
Build It and They Will Come—Bioscience in Florida is Prospering
No statement describes the theme of Florida’s bioscience vision better than “Build it, and they will come.” Over the past decade, officials from the state have worked alongside local community and business leaders to relocate international bioscience centers to Florida and provide support for home grown life science facilities.
Some federal estate tax laws will be changing by the end of the year. Which ones do I need to know about?
At the end of 2010, we will see several changes to existing federal estate tax laws. For example, repeal of the federal estate tax will expire and the federal estate tax will be reinstated for 2011 going forward. Absent new legislation, the credit equivalent against federal estate taxes will only be $1 million as of […]
Water Quality in Florida – An Insurmountable Obstacle or A Hidden Opportunity?
Water Quality in Florida has become a national focus. In November, the federal government proposes to adopt water quality rules for Florida that are the first of their kind in the nation. These rules, called “numeric nutrient criteria” will regulate nutrients in Florida’s waters to new and more stringent levels.
Recent media coverage indicates bedbug infestations have spread from hotel rooms to public buildings, executive board rooms, movie theaters and retail stores. In addition to the stigma that goes with an infestation, could these pests pose a threat to my company? Are there insurance and legal ramifications or employee relations issues?
Yes, as a business owner, you should be concerned about these issues. A recent survey found that most property managers, building owners and commercial real estate professionals are unaware of this growing threat. According to Robert Friedman, head of the insurance practice group at Gunster, bedbugs may give rise to liability claims. According to Friedman, […]
Q&A with Bobby Julien, CEO of The Kolter Group
The Kolter Group, LLC is a private investment firm which has accrued over 9 billion dollars of real estate transactions across multiple geographies and asset classes throughout all stages of development and investment cycles since its inception in 1993.
The Burger King Buyout – How Will It Impact South Florida?
Burger King, the second largest operator of fast food hamburger restaurants in the world, was recently sold to a private equity firm for approximately $3.3 billion. While this deal is still subject to some approvals and contingencies, observers believe that it will be consummated during the fourth quarter of this year.
In today’s difficult job market, employees with severe medical issues may feel pressure to refuse medical leave or return to work early after a medical crisis for fear of losing their jobs. As an employer, what is the obligation of my company under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)?
Not all employers are covered by the FMLA. The FMLA only covers employers with 50 or more employees. Employees must also meet certain requirements to be eligible for FMLA even if their employer is covered. In the event that both the employer and employee are covered, the FMLA provides up to 26 weeks of leave […]
The Case Against Amendment 4
Amendment 4, the proposed “Hometown Democracy” amendment to the Florida Constitution which will appear on the November ballot, would bring chaos, confusion, and economic deterioration to the State of Florida. Amendment 4 means higher property taxes and higher costs for all working families. Under Amendment 4, local governments would be required to hold expensive referenda […]
U.S. Financial Institutions Corresponding with Foreign Banks May Be Under Scrutiny Under New Regulation
U.S. financial institutions that maintain correspondent accounts of foreign banks may be soon be required by the U.S. government to certify to the Secretary of the Treasury that their foreign bank customers are not facilitating Iran’s nuclear weapon proliferation program or Iranian activities linked to terrorism. U.S. financial institutions might even be required to “audit” foreign bank customers in order to be able to make such certification.
