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Today’s headlines Law firm files for bankruptcy
The once-prominent Tampa firm was sued by AmSouth over money used to pay bonuses.
From Cuba, seeking trade relations
There's good reason to team up, says a Cuban diplomat in Tampa this week. Lifting the trade embargo could make Tampa the economic gateway to Cuba.
Cautious reports deflate markets
IBM and Microsoft issue bleak outlooks for the year, leading the Dow to a three-day loss of nearly 256 points.
Business Today
CONSUMER CONFIDENCE FALLS: Consumer confidence unexpectedly fell in January for the first time in three months, a University of Michigan survey showed. The university's sentiment index dropped to 83.7 from 86.7 in December, people with access to the preliminary report said. Consumers' confidence has dropped in eight of the past 12 months and reached a nine-year low of 80.6 in October. The report suggests that consumers aren't convinced that President George W. Bush and Congress will agree to a plan to stimulate the economy and create jobs.
Workforce Enterprise Florida, Inc. (a not-for-profit government-business partnership established to guide the development of Florida's economy. Its mission is to maintain a business-friendly climate conducive to the creation and retention of jobs." The site is up-to-date and covers the structure and programs of Enterprise Florida, including technology, workforce, international trade, and capital development.) America's Workforce Network, Florida
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