Business Briefs

Construction jobs grow

The unemployment rate for construction workers fell to the lowest July level in five years last month, even though employment has stagnated in the past four months, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials urged Washington leaders to act on stalled infrastructure funding measures to help jump start construction hiring.

Racing supplier moves in

NAI Realvest recently negotiated the sale of a 14,500 square foot office warehouse building on one acre at 521 South Econ Circle in Oviedo. Paul P. Partyka, managing partner at NAI Realvest represented M&O LP the local seller. The buyer, Brac Racing, a racing parts distributor expanding into larger facilities from a former Longwood location, paid $1,002,000 for the property and was represented in the transaction by Chuck McNulty of McNulty Group.

Grant for students

The Foundation for Orange County Public Schools recently received a $7,000 grant to help fund a program that prepares students for college and career opportunities.

Banking on life skills

The Bank of America Charitable Foundation awarded us a Workforce Development & Education grant to help fund Advancement Via Individual Determination, or AVID. The program seeks to help underserved middle and high school students, ages 11-18 and enrolled in Orange County Public Schools, graduate with the education and life skills needed to access post-secondary educational opportunities.

Motivational lawyer

J. Jeffrey Deery, a business litigation attorney with Winderweedle, Haines, Ward and Woodman, P.A. was a featured speaker at the James Bates, LLP Litigation Department Retreat held in Lake Burton, Ga. in June. Mr. Deery’s topics included how to develop a successful law practice and the importance of building meaningful client relationships.