Fierce lobbying: These are the largest business advocacy groups in Orlando
No matter how large or small, any business can benefit from organizations dedicated to advocating for its industry. Consider: Twenty organizations each spent more than $500,000 lobbying the Florida Legislature and governor's office in the 12-month peri.....»»
Five things you need to know today, and they"ll be running things soon enough
Good morning, everyone. Here are the five most important things you need to know to get your Tuesday off to an informed start. Business groups fire back at Raise Up’s call for higher taxes Two powerful business-lobbying groups blasted the pro-la.....»»
The lobbying group for powerful CEOs is rethinking how it defines a corporation’s purpose
The new statement, released Monday by the Business Roundtable -- whose members are CEOs of America’s largest comp.....»»
7 things to know today and Amazon enters homebuying business in Orlando with new partnership
Good morning, Orlando! Amazon.com Inc. is inserting itself into the homebuying game with a new partnership with Realogy Holdings Corp., one of largest full-service residential real estate services companies. The duo on Tuesday announced TurnKey, .....»»
Business advocacy groups find common ground in issues of workforce, regulations
Leaders of Western New York's business advocacy groups said more help from the government — which could take the form of less government interaction — would help local businesses maximize their potential......»»
City Council speaker will rework fur ban legislation
The Business Council of New York State, the state's largest business advocacy organization, is backing legislation that would authorize drivers licenses for residents who entered the country... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
State AG alleges "pay to play" scheme at World Trade Center
The Business Council of New York State, the state's largest business advocacy organization, is backing legislation that would authorize drivers licenses for residents who entered the country... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
Taxi driver earnings have dropped by 36% since 2013
The Business Council of New York State, the state's largest business advocacy organization, is backing legislation that would authorize drivers licenses for residents who entered the country... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
State Senate lacks support on rent-regulation legislation
The Business Council of New York State, the state's largest business advocacy organization, is backing legislation that would authorize drivers licenses for residents who entered the country... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
State"s largest business group backs licenses for immigrants
The Business Council of New York State, the state's largest business advocacy organization, is backing legislation that would authorize drivers licenses for residents who entered the country... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
Mexico, U.S. business groups urge Trump to back down on tariff threat
Mexico's president and the top U.S. business lobbying group called on President Donald Trump to back down from a threat to impose punitive tariffs on Mexican imports, in a dispute over migration that could shock Mexico's economy......»»
Orlando"s biz community plays the biggest role in solving chronic homelessness. Here"s why.
Despite dozens of local nonprofit groups fighting to end homelessness, there is one factor that could contribute the most to the effort: The business community. Business leaders are the unlikely messengers — the champions — the homeless community .....»»
Local mayor wins Dayton Region Advocate Award
A local mayor who is retiring later this year was honored Thursday for his economic development efforts and advocacy of the Dayton region. The Dayton Development Coalition, one of the largest economic development groups in the region, presented .....»»
7 things to know today and Orlando ranks high on list of best cities for jobs in 2018
Good morning, Orlando! Here's some positive news for job seekers in the Orlando-area market: The City Beautiful ranks among the best of the largest U.S. metros for jobs in 2018, according to Forbes. The business magazine put the Orlando-Kissimm.....»»
Seattle backs off tax to help homeless after Amazon, business groups mount fierce opposition - Washington Post
Washington PostSeattle backs off tax to help homeless after Amazon, business groups mount fierce oppositionWashington PostSeattle officials are moving to repeal a tax hike on large employers that was signed into law less than a month ago, backing do.....»»
Seattle backs off tax to help homeless after Amazon, business groups mount fierce opposition
City officials are moving to repeal a tax hike on large employers less than a month after passing it......»»
Seattle backs off tax to help homeless after Amazon, business groups mount fierce opposition
City officials are moving to repeal a tax hike on large employers less than a month after passing it......»»
Seattle backs off tax to help homeless after Amazon, business groups mount fierce opposition
Seattle backs off tax to help homeless after Amazon, business groups mount fierce opposition.....»»
Regions also withdraws from Business Council of Alabama
Birmingham's largest company has withdrawn from the Business Council of Alabama. One day after Alabama Power Co. confirmed it had withdrawn from the state's top business lobbying group, Regions Financial Corp. (NYSE: RF), the state's only Fortune.....»»
Largest U.S. business group attacks Trump on tariffs
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the nation's largest business lobbying group and customarily a close ally of President Donald Trump's Republican Party, is launching a campaign on Monday to oppose Trump's trade tariff policies......»»
Main Street largely cheers Trump"s Supreme Court nominee
Small business advocacy groups are largely cheering President Donald Trump’s nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to succeed Justice Anthony Kennedy on the U.S. Supreme Court......»»