FACC Florida: Newsletter
OPINION
We are happy to hear that one of our members, Wyncode, released recently their latest Job Placement Report and it shows that an amazing 90% of people who graduated from the Wyncode Academy in 2017 have found jobs! Our long time member, Almaco also had a lot to celebrate when it celebrated its 20th birthday in October!
We are having a joint Happy Hour event with the Greater Lantana Chamber of Commerce at Riggins Crabhouse in Lantana on Wednesday, November 7th. The event starts at 5:30pm and there is no cover fee. Attendees only pay for their drinks. So come on over and make some new contacts and meet some new people!
We have also started planning our Christmas party which will be held at the Mystical Mansion in Lake Worth. We are truly excited about hosting our Christmas party in such an amazing place. More information about the Christmas party is forthcoming, so stay tuned!
Have a great November everyone!
Yours truly,
Esa Jokela
FACC President
NEWS FROM FINLAND
Finnish startup Flowhaven enters the US
Espoo-based brand licensing software company Flowhaven has taken its first steps in the US market after signing a pair of agreements. Read more
ConFoot gives container handling new legs
Handling a 30-tonne shipping container is typically a task for heavy-duty equipment. This Finnish transport innovation makes it a one-person job. Read more
Fortnite creator Epic Games acquires Kamu
Helsinki-based Kamu is now part of Epic, the games studio behind such hits as Fortnite, Unreal, Gears of War, Shadow Complex and the Infinity Blade series. Read more
Finnish firms win orders and innovate worldwide
Finnish companies Nokia, KONE and Wärtsilä are taking part in forward-looking projects around the world. Read More
NEWS FROM FLORIDA
Wireless communications company chooses Sunrise for headquarters
ireless communications company SR Technologies has selected Sunrise for its new headquarters, and will create 40 new jobs and retain 161 positions, the company announced Wednesday. Read More
Amid Steady Hiring, US Unemployment Rate Falls to 49-Year Low of 3.7 Percent
In recent months, though, healthy consumer and business spending has been fueling brisk economic growth and emboldening employers to continue hiring. Read more
Tourism hits record in Miami-Dade County
Tourism to Miami-Dade County is at record highs, according the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau, which held its annual meeting Friday. Read more
90% of Wyncode graduates found jobs, new study shows
Wyncode Academy, the 10-week coding bootcamp based in Miami, this week released its latest Job Placement Report. Read More
UPCOMING EVENTS
Joint Chamber Mixer - Happy Hour Event at Riggins Crabhouse
The joint event with the Greater Lantana Chamber of Commerce is a great place to network with other businesses and meet new people. Come and enjoy appetizers and get happy hour pricing on drinks!
When?
Wednesday, November 7th
5:30pm to 7:00pm
Where?
Riggins Crabhouse
607 Ridge Road,
Lantana, FL 33462