- 04222011
Friday Business Report: The digital divide, Navarro's expansion, Miami condo sales up
How a sputtering economy could be growing the digital divide, condo sales way up in Miami-Dade and Broward counties, a local chain working to double in the next 3 years, and President Obama's visit Friday. Karen Burkett reports.
Listen now - 04082011
Friday Business Report: Tallahassee funding & local hospitals, your taxes, home prices in Miami
A new report says hospitals in South Florida could lose $740 million dollars in Tallahassee. If you're self employed, pull out your medical expenses before you file. What you paid in health care premiums can reduce your income so you're taxed in a lower bracket. Home prices are up in Broward and down in Miami Dade. Sellers are having to slash prices in Dade to move properties. Plus, Lebron's move towards soccer.
Listen now - 04012011
Friday Business Report: Bringing Brazilian Business to Miami-Dade
The Beacon Council is a body whose mission is to develop business in Miami Dade County. On the heels of President Obama's visit to Brazil, we learn more about the Council's plans to woo Brazilians here to spend. The Council created a similar strategy for Spain in the 90's. South Florida now has 10 Spanish owned banks. Karen Burkett reports.
Listen now - 03182011
FRIDAY BUSINESS REPORT: President Obama's trip to Brazil & Chile
A conversation with Miami Herald columnist Andres Oppenheimer about President Obama's upcoming trip to these two South American countries. Karen Burkett talks with Oppenheimer about Brazil's emerging economy, Chile's quiet strength, what the U.S. can offer these nations that China can't.
Listen now - 03042011
Friday Business Report: Publix's profits, the iPad2, Port of Miami Fights for Federal Dollars
Friday Business Report: Publix's profits, the iPad2, Port of Miami Fights for Federal Dollars
Listen now - 02182011
Friday Business Report: Smartphones
Karen Burkett talks with The Miami Herald's Technology Reporter, Bridget Carey, about the need for smartphones, the 4G network, and smartphone marketing.
Listen now - 02112011
Friday Business Report - The Comeback of the Condo King (Part Two)
What does it feel like to lose a billion dollars? Real estate developer Jorge Perez, known as the Condo King, talks to Miami Herald business editor Jane Wooldridge about the personal impact of a real estate meltdown that cost him a cool billion and nearly destroyed his business, the Related Companies.
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