Archive for the ‘Business’ Category

Verizon Wireless Prepares Florida For 2008 Hurricane Season

Thursday, May 15th, 2008

With the 2008 hurricane season quickly approaching, Verizon Wireless just announced that they are making preparations to provide reliable wireless communications in the event of powerful storms. Pam Tope, Florida region president of Verizon Wireless said: “We’re not going to let our guard down because wireless communication is so important during emergencies. ...

ACS Hired To Refurbish North Terminal At Miami International Airport

Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008

Sources report that ACS (Actividades de Construccion y Contratas SA) has been awarded a 125 Million dollar contract to refurbish the North Terminal at Miami International Airport. This will be ACS first contract in Florida.

Ryder To Acquire Gator Leasing - Based In Florida

Monday, April 14th, 2008

Ryder System recently announced that they will acquire Florida based Gator Leasing, a leading commercial truck rental business in the Sunshine State. Under the terms of the agreement, Ryder will acquire Gator's fleet of 2,300 full service lease and rental units and approximately 300 contract customers served by Gator Leasing from ...