Florida Business
Investment Up Food & Beverage Greenlights 20 New Construction Projects, Up 17.65% for September 2025
JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. — Industrial SalesLeads today released the results of its September 2025 new planned capital project spending report for the Food and Beverage industry, which tracks North American planned industrial capital project activity, including facility expansions, new plant construction, and significant equipment modernization. Research confirmed 53 new projects within the Food and Beverage sector. New construction activity increased sharply….
Dark Matter Technologies integrates Polly’s advanced PPE engine into its Empower LOS platform
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, today announced the integration of the Empower® loan origination system (LOS) with Polly’s advanced product, pricing and eligibility (PPE) engine, expanding choice for banks, credit unions and mortgage lenders….
Industrial Manufacturing Sees 27.8% Jump in Renovation Projects, Proving Strong Investment Momentum into Fall 2025
JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. — Industrial SalesLeads announced today the September 2025 results for the new Planned Capital Project Spending Report for the Industrial Manufacturing industry. The firm, which tracks North American planned industrial capital project activity including facility expansions, new plant construction, and major equipment modernization confirmed 146 new projects in the industrial sector a 3.55% increase in planned capital investments since June….
Navy Federal Credit Union renews its contract with Dark Matter Technologies to serve its growing membership
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, today announced a renewed multi-year partnership with Navy Federal Credit Union. The agreement reinforces the credit union’s strategic focus on digital transformation and elevating the member lending experience….
Senior Tech Educator Tackles Smartphone Frustration in New Book
BOCA RATON, Fla. — Seniors frustrated with their smartphones finally have a guide written just for them. Anne Goldberg, a 73-year-old tech educator and founder of Savvy Senior Tech LLC, announces the release of her highly anticipated book, “Take This Phone and Shove It! – A Frustrated Senior’s Guide to Smartphones” (ISBN: 979-8992074901)….
56 New Food and Beverage Capital Projects Highlighted with a Rise in Processing Facilities
JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. — Industrial SalesLeads has released its August 2025 MiR report on new planned capital project spending for the Food and Beverage industry. The Firm, which tracks North American industrial capital project activity, including facility expansions, new plant construction, and significant equipment modernization projects, confirmed 56 new projects in the Food and Beverage sector for August….
Dark Matter Technologies Chief Product Officer Stephanie Durflinger named 2025 HousingWire Vanguard
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, announced today that Chief Product Officer Stephanie Durflinger has been named a 2025 HousingWire Vanguard. This prestigious recognition honors C-level executives whose leadership drives meaningful innovation and growth in the housing and mortgage finance industry….
Casino Party Planners Florida Donates Casino Tables for ‘Cruising For St. Jude’ Fundraiser at Gator Harley-Davidson
LEESBURG, Fla. — On Saturday, September 6, Gator Harley-Davidson will transform into a high-energy casino floor for a cause that touches lives nationwide. The annual St. Jude Fundraiser, organized by Jan Wideman, will once again partner with Casino Party Planners Florida to create a Vegas-style experience benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital….
City of Dania Beach Selects RMA to Prepare CRA Operational Analysis
DANIA BEACH, Fla. — RMA, a leading economic development firm, has been awarded a contract by the Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) to assess the current operations of the Agency, as well as identify strategic economic opportunities. This Operational Analysis is especially crucial because the Dania Beach CRA does not receive tax increment financing from Broward County….
New financing options & Labor Day event happening at reopened Florida American Freight stores
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — American Freight is hosting a Labor Day event, August 13 to September 7, reopened in Florida, with locations in Jacksonville (Old Kings Road), Jacksonville (103rd Street), Melbourne, Ocala, Orlando (Viscount Road), Orlando (Orange Blossom Trail) and Tallahassee. Under new ownership and a renewed strategic direction, the stores also offer new buying options, improved customer service, and the same unbeatable prices that American Freight has been known for since 1994….