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SBA's Ashley Bell signs new agreement to work closely with Orlando chamber

SBA's Ashley Bell signs new agreement to work closely with Orlando chamber

The new regional administrator of the SBA’s southeast region, Ashely Bell, visited Orlando Tuesday to sign an agreement with the regional chamber of commerce to cooperate more on marketing and economic development issues.

“It’s a great opportunity for the SBA to have a stronger presence in Orlando,”…

British trade commissioner talks tariffs, artificial intelligence, and Brexit in Orlando

British trade commissioner talks tariffs, artificial intelligence, and Brexit in Orlando

A group of bankers from around the globe gathered in Orlando on Tuesday to hear about the United Kingdom’s plans for dealing with Brexit, tariffs, artificial intelligence and other worldwide financial issues.

“We see huge growth opportunity outside the European Union …,” said Her Majesty’s Trade…

SpaceX aims for Thursday launch of new Falcon 9 Block 5

SpaceX aims for Thursday launch of new Falcon 9 Block 5

SpaceX is now aiming for a new launch window opening at 4:12 p.m. Thursday for the first launch of a new generation Falcon 9 Block 5 rocket, the company said Monday afternoon.

The 45th Weather Squadron has forecast the probability of good launch weather at the Cape as 80 percent. The primary weather…

Timeshare case forces surrender of Rolex, cars, coins

Timeshare case forces surrender of Rolex, cars, coins

Two Central Florida businessmen were ordered Friday by the Federal Trade Commission to surrender $3.4 million in homes, vehicles, a Rolex watch, silver coins, and a diamond ring they bought with proceeds from an alleged timeshare resale scam.

Jess Kinmont and John P. Wenz operated out of DeLand…

Space workers picket United Launch Alliance after strike vote

Space workers picket United Launch Alliance after strike vote

United Launch Alliance was dealing with picket lines at Cape Canaveral and two other locations on Monday after a weekend vote to strike by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, a union spokesman said.

The union has about 600 members with ULA — 230 members on the Cape,…