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Amid Economic Vigor, Small Firms Struggle To Find Talent

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The latest jobs report by the U.S. McMahon told the media outlet about one small business owner in Jacksonville, Florida who attributed rising investments and hiring to recent tax reform. The report found that only 29 percent of small firms plan to seek external financing in the next six months.

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The banks serving active duty personnel

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Besides being named Military Saves Bank of the Year, FAB&T’s Little Rock Air Force branch in Jacksonville, Ark., Because today’s recruits are required to have bank accounts before they report for duty, community banks on military installations may not find it easy to attract new business. was named 2020 Air Force Bank of the Year.

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Here’s How The Opioid Crisis Is Losing Retailers $9B A Year

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Smith used drugs for the past decade before starting her recovery journey at Gateway Community Services in Jacksonville, Florida. “As In addition, the crime cuts into state sales tax revenue: Tennessee loses more than $14 million a year to return fraud. As an addict, I just feel like I go to any length.”.

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Data Dive, Better Together Edition: Worldpay, FIS, Google, eBay, PayPal, Instagram

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The combined company will retain the FIS name and will be headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida. merchant customers. “We decided the best solution for us was to integrate with a large merchant acquirer, as that simplifies a lot of the day-to-day issues around settlement, reconciliation, reporting and dispute management.”.

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Real Estate: Where Wall Street Runs South

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Bloomberg reports that firms as far-flung geographically as Germany (Deutsche Bank) and Australia (Macquarie) have been bringing jobs to Florida, with some local hiring, in stark contrast to downsizing within their operations elsewhere. In Jacksonville, Fla.,