Ongoing labor shortage accelerates automation decisions
As the calendar closes in on 2024, the Material Handling Equipment Dealers Association (MHEDA) recently released its top 14 business trends impacting the material handling industry. Emerging technology and a continuing demand for automation are on the list, along with an ongoing labor shortage.
In a recent survey by automation software company UiPath, two-thirds of executives said their companies were experiencing labor shortages, and almost 80 percent said they will invest in automation to help…
Are you taking these financial steps to grow your business?
Growth in business is to be celebrated.
But failing to plan for that growth – and invest in the necessary supports that will foster more growth – can stunt progress.
Business success often begets more success. As entities grow from say, one car dealership to multiple dealerships or even multiple lines of business, owners can be distracted by the opportunity and fail to plan for the level of accounting services needed. More than likely, accounting services need to be strengthened to support…
Fidelis Capital, specializing in suddenly ‘sexy’ bonds, approaches $1B in assets
The bond market had one its worst years ever in 2022 but Chris Gunster, head of fixed income for Fidelis Capital, says bonds have become “sexy” again. Fixed-income investments are helping the wealthy achieve real gains after inflation. Click through to learn more about Fidelis' new strategy and how it is helping the Dallas- and Florida-based firm expand its reach.
Form D Friday: Fort Worth private equity firm raises $3M for logistics project
Fort Worth-based BridgeCap Partners raised $3.4 million for an apparent real estate investment. Crescent Partners is also looking to raise $17 million for an apparent project in Arlington. And a medical device company has also raised some funds. Form D Friday, our weekly roundup of federal filings tied to securities deals in Dallas-Fort Worth, provides early indications of what businesses and investors might be planning.
Honeygrow looks to continue steady growth with 11 new stores in ‘hyper-competitive’ real estate market
Philadelphia-based honeygrow has opened eight stores so far this year and has another 11 locations currently in the works for 2024 as it looks to continue its steady growth amid a crowded real estate market.
The Cuckoo’s Nest to close when its property sells, owners to focus on Schenectady
Its owners already have one restaurant in Schenectady with another in development there.
Jeff State creates program to fill local surgical workforce gap
A local health care entity expressed a need that Jeff State worked quickly to fill.
Meet the Power Leaders in Hospitality
Here are the local leaders from the hotel, airline and cruise line, airport, seaport, restaurant, events and tourism industries.
Memphis chef’s JEM dining series cooks up Edge District restaurant
His dining series underlined the “power of food” for Mutchnick, and plans for his own restaurant began to percolate.
Hospitality executives touted for their leadership
Anyone who lives in South Florida understands how the hospitality industry fuels our local economy.