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ECONOMIC FORECAST ISSUE
THE
CHALLENGES 2023 AHEAD FOR
Amid inflation and talk of recession, Northeast Florida business leaders share their insights into what to expect in the year ahead.
BY KAREN BRUNE MATHIS EDITOR
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inding and keeping qualified workers remains among the primary economic issues facing Northeast Florida business leaders in 2023, continuing their concerns from 2022. In addition, higher inflation and interest rates along with increasing costs for labor, materials, capital and housing are among the challenges expected in the new year. Uncertainty, including the question of a recession, underlies the challenges. The 22 Northeast Florida leaders participating in today’s special issue cover small business, real estate, law, entertainment, nonprofits, community and economic development, financial services, logistics, retailing and many more specialties. See how they plan to take on the challenges of the next 12 months.
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COMPANY LEADERSHIP
THE BASCH REPORT
Auld & White’s evolving decision-making
Maple Street growth strategy
The company has completed a sevenyear process to change its leadership and management style as it looks to the future of the construction industry in Northeast Florida. PAGE 4
The parent company of the Jacksonville-founded chain says it is proceeding cautiously with expansion plans. PAGE 3
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