| Take Ownership of Your Work and Your Life at The Franchise and Business Opportunities Expo
North America's largest Franchise and Business Opportunities Expo returns to Florida for its 2nd annual show September 8th & 9th, 2007 at the Florida State Fairgrounds. Over 1700 potential entrepreneurs looking to become their own boss, or who are in search of the ideal business partner will explore the hottest new franchises and industry opportunities available in Florida. The Franchise and Business Opportunities Expo showcases a large variety of established franchises plus exciting ground floor opportunities. Consumers have the unique opportunity to meet face to face with representatives from the most profitable franchises that are looking for new franchisees and business partners. "Some of North America's best known storefront franchises in the retail, food, fitness, and service industries, in addition to proprietors of thriving business opportunities and home-based businesses, will be exhibiting throughout the weekend," says Fred Cox Jr., Show Producer.
Sorrento Council gives EATEL cable franchise
SORRENTO - The Town Council voted unanimously to accept a franchise agreement with EATEL that allows the company to provide fiber optic cable services to the town for a five percent franchise fee.EATEL's corporate and regulatory counsel Janet Sonnier Britton said at the Tuesday meeting more than 90 percent of Sorrento households would be offered service in the initial six-month company rollout.Both EATEL and video cable competitor Cox Communications now pay a 5 percent fee, town attorney Greg Lambert said. EATEL also pays a five percent telephone franchise fee. .
Health-care talk leads forum
Five candidates for House of Representatives District 44 answered questions Wednesday about business growth, health care and the achievement gap at a forum sponsored by the Greater Lafayette and Greater Southwest chambers of commerce. The candidates include Rickey Hardy, D-Lafayette; Terry C. Landry, no party, Lafayette; Derriel McCorvey, D-Lafayette; Fred Prejean, D-Lafayette; and Chris Williams, D-Lafayette. .
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