Economic Opportunities
1. Tax Policy That Encourages Growth
I found this opportunity by keeping up with the daily news and current trends around the world. A tax policy that will focus on making smart decisions for our government will improve our nation as a whole. The costly loopholes that we are taking in now can be eliminated by overhauling the tax codes. Following a simple policy of cutting and investing can grow our economy and help our government as a whole. The opportunity is there for our government and as long as they follow and invest in activities that will grow the nation then it will succeed.
2. Spend on Public Works
I found this opportunity by watching the news daily and keeping up with the media recently. I came up with this opportunity because it just makes complete sense. Public work helps the government mainly because increasing public works like building more roads and bridges increases jobs which helps the economy. For example 1 million dollars spent on public works can create almost 20,000 jobs. This is something that America did to prevent the Great Depression and we should bring that back and increase public works.
Regulatory Opportunities
1. Paid Sick Leave
I found this opportunity online just looking at the news and it is slowly starting to become mandatory to pay for sick leave. This is something that has been introduced in Congress and have gained traction. This opportunity is something that has already been basically established by big businesses but for local businesses some people may say it will be a problem but I think it is a good opportunity for the people and the companies. I see this as an opportunity because my mom's job gets paid leave and I see how good of a relationship her and her boss.
2. Alachua County raising tobacco age to 21
I found this opportunity when I saw it in the newspaper. This will take place fully in nine months. Overall I do not like the decision to do this and I formed the opportunity because I think the main age that tobacco appeals to is between the age 18 and 21. The average customer especially in a college town won't be above the age of 21. I saw this opportunity because I am not 21 so someone who is over the age of 21 may not respond to it because it doesn't really matter.
Thursday, January 24, 2019
5A Identifying Local Opportunities
1. "Main Street post office dropbox burglarized"
Link: https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/document-view?p=WORLDNEWS&t=pubname%3AGSGB%21Gainesville%2BSun%252C%2BThe%2B%2528FL%2529/year%3A2019%212019/mody%3A0122%21January%2B22&f=advanced&format=text&docref=news/17128118DC9C7E50
This story describes how a post office in Gainesville got burglarized over the weekend. Police are still unaware of how much mail was taken. The problem for the people in the area is that they're mail is getting stolen and for the police they don't know who the person is and they have a burglar running on the lose. Not only is this a problem for the people right now but it can affect their safety in the future.
2. "County raises tobacco buying age to 21"
Link: https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/document-view?p=WORLDNEWS&t=pubname%3AGSGB%21Gainesville%2BSun%252C%2BThe%2B%2528FL%2529/year%3A2019%212019/mody%3A0122%21January%2B22&f=advanced&format=text&docref=news/17128118C04E4EE0
This story describes that the legal age to buy tobacco is getting increased from 18 to 21 in Alachua County. The license to sell tobacco for stores will cost $230 and stores with licenses cannot be within 1000 feet of a public school. This will become official in 9 months. The problem in this story is that this could cause businesses to lose income and also the people in the neighborhood may get upset due to this.
3. "Two arrested on fraud, drug charges after I-75 stop"
Link: https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/document-view?p=WORLDNEWS&t=pubname%3AGSGB%21Gainesville%2BSun%252C%2BThe%2B%2528FL%2529/year%3A2019%212019/mody%3A0123%21January%2B23&f=advanced&format=text&docref=news/17128119D28E6978
This story describes how two central Florida residents were arrested due to drugs in the car. The officer stopped the vehicle and the K9 searched the car and ended up finding drugs in the car. These people also had several stolen credit cards in the car. The problem that the people face in the future is that this means there is drugs in the area and also that this area could be prone to robbery.
4. "Gainesville delivery services expand options for staying in"
Link: https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/document-view?p=WORLDNEWS&t=pubname%3AGSGB%21Gainesville%2BSun%252C%2BThe%2B%2528FL%2529/year%3A2019%212019/mody%3A0119%21January%2B19&f=advanced&format=text&docref=news/17118190408A61C8
This article goes into depth of how much delivery has expanded in the past couple of years. Bite Squad and Uber eats are the major delivery services in Gainesville. The problem in this article is that this is something that is making the people lazier and lazier. As a whole it is making everyone less social.
5. "DeSantis vows to expand private school scholarship program"
Link: https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/document-view?p=WORLDNEWS&t=pubname%3AGSGB%21Gainesville%2BSun%252C%2BThe%2B%2528FL%2529/year%3A2019%212019/mody%3A0121%21January%2B21&f=advanced&format=text&docref=news/17122C9182DD4AA8
This story describes how Desantis wants to expand private school scholarships. One of the main problems focussed in this article is that he is forgetting about the students in public schools and that he should focus on all children as a whole. This is a problem for the people because this can cause uproar from the parents who have kids that go to public schools.
Link: https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/document-view?p=WORLDNEWS&t=pubname%3AGSGB%21Gainesville%2BSun%252C%2BThe%2B%2528FL%2529/year%3A2019%212019/mody%3A0122%21January%2B22&f=advanced&format=text&docref=news/17128118DC9C7E50
This story describes how a post office in Gainesville got burglarized over the weekend. Police are still unaware of how much mail was taken. The problem for the people in the area is that they're mail is getting stolen and for the police they don't know who the person is and they have a burglar running on the lose. Not only is this a problem for the people right now but it can affect their safety in the future.
2. "County raises tobacco buying age to 21"
Link: https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/document-view?p=WORLDNEWS&t=pubname%3AGSGB%21Gainesville%2BSun%252C%2BThe%2B%2528FL%2529/year%3A2019%212019/mody%3A0122%21January%2B22&f=advanced&format=text&docref=news/17128118C04E4EE0
This story describes that the legal age to buy tobacco is getting increased from 18 to 21 in Alachua County. The license to sell tobacco for stores will cost $230 and stores with licenses cannot be within 1000 feet of a public school. This will become official in 9 months. The problem in this story is that this could cause businesses to lose income and also the people in the neighborhood may get upset due to this.
3. "Two arrested on fraud, drug charges after I-75 stop"
Link: https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/document-view?p=WORLDNEWS&t=pubname%3AGSGB%21Gainesville%2BSun%252C%2BThe%2B%2528FL%2529/year%3A2019%212019/mody%3A0123%21January%2B23&f=advanced&format=text&docref=news/17128119D28E6978
This story describes how two central Florida residents were arrested due to drugs in the car. The officer stopped the vehicle and the K9 searched the car and ended up finding drugs in the car. These people also had several stolen credit cards in the car. The problem that the people face in the future is that this means there is drugs in the area and also that this area could be prone to robbery.
4. "Gainesville delivery services expand options for staying in"
Link: https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/document-view?p=WORLDNEWS&t=pubname%3AGSGB%21Gainesville%2BSun%252C%2BThe%2B%2528FL%2529/year%3A2019%212019/mody%3A0119%21January%2B19&f=advanced&format=text&docref=news/17118190408A61C8
This article goes into depth of how much delivery has expanded in the past couple of years. Bite Squad and Uber eats are the major delivery services in Gainesville. The problem in this article is that this is something that is making the people lazier and lazier. As a whole it is making everyone less social.
5. "DeSantis vows to expand private school scholarship program"
Link: https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/document-view?p=WORLDNEWS&t=pubname%3AGSGB%21Gainesville%2BSun%252C%2BThe%2B%2528FL%2529/year%3A2019%212019/mody%3A0121%21January%2B21&f=advanced&format=text&docref=news/17122C9182DD4AA8
This story describes how Desantis wants to expand private school scholarships. One of the main problems focussed in this article is that he is forgetting about the students in public schools and that he should focus on all children as a whole. This is a problem for the people because this can cause uproar from the parents who have kids that go to public schools.
Friday, January 18, 2019
Forming an Opportunity Belief
Every day college students are looking to go to the library to study. On campus there are really only two main libraries and once finals week comes around it gets crazy to the point where you have to reserve a room like a couple days before. The lack of library space causes students to end up studying in their dorms or in their common rooms on the floor of their dorm. This can create a lot of distraction for these kids because then they have to go through the schedule of their roommate too if they are working in their own room. If there was more library space and the hours were extended throughout the whole semester this wouldn't be a problem. This is an unmet need for the students at University of Florida. Personally I like to work in a place that is quiet and I can get easily distracted so more seats or more hours that I can study in a quiet place would be extremely beneficial.
1. First Year Business Student
Have you experienced any problems with the Libraries hours or seating?
"Yes one of the main issues is when I am working late and basically get cut off due to the short hours."
How often does this problem occur?
"Whenever I go to the library late at night I feel like I always get cut off and during finals week the library is always so packed so I end up having to study in my room."
How are you dealing with this problem?
"Personally I try to get to the library during that day or study when my roommate is in class and I am in the room alone."
Is this solution working?
"I am still getting my work done which is good but I would still prefer better hours."
2. Fifth Year Graduate Student
Being a Grad student have any problems with the Libraries?
"They have designated areas for grad students but the hours are the same and I wish both libraries were 24/7 throughout the whole semester."
When did you start to notice this problem?
"Honestly this year was where it really effected me because it is my toughest year of college and I need to spend as much time I can studying."
How are you getting around this problem?
"I try and study as much as I can during the available hours but once it gets busy I book rooms in advance."
Is this working?
"Booking a room in advance has been substantial but once it get towards finals week I feel like it will become tougher and tougher to get a spot."
3. Third Year Off-Campus Student
Although you live off campus do you still find any problems with the libraries?
"I actually spend all my time studying on campus because I can't focus much at home, but the libraries on campus should add another building designated just for studying and a quiet place since the ones here are extremely busy."
How long ago did you first notice this?
"The past two years is when it hit because living in an off campus house with 4 roommates is tough to study in compared to my dorm my freshman year."
How do you avoid this problem?
"I try and do as much studying at my fraternity's house since we have a study room there."
Is this solution working for you?
"Right now my grades and everything are good so yeah."
Reflection:
Over the course of the day I interviewed students of different ages and qualities to make sure the results are factual. The one main thing that all three of these students agreed on was that the libraries should be opened longer and more space should be available. I learned how this problem exists basically on a daily basis for them and I think I will be more aware of it daily.
Summary:
This opportunity is still something that should be fixed by the University of Florida and these interviews support that. Based on this interviews this solution is stronger than it was prior because of how much it is actually needed. The lack of space to study that the University offers to students must be addressed. Feedback from students like this is extremely important to fix issues like this.
1. First Year Business Student
Have you experienced any problems with the Libraries hours or seating?
"Yes one of the main issues is when I am working late and basically get cut off due to the short hours."
How often does this problem occur?
"Whenever I go to the library late at night I feel like I always get cut off and during finals week the library is always so packed so I end up having to study in my room."
How are you dealing with this problem?
"Personally I try to get to the library during that day or study when my roommate is in class and I am in the room alone."
Is this solution working?
"I am still getting my work done which is good but I would still prefer better hours."
2. Fifth Year Graduate Student
Being a Grad student have any problems with the Libraries?
"They have designated areas for grad students but the hours are the same and I wish both libraries were 24/7 throughout the whole semester."
When did you start to notice this problem?
"Honestly this year was where it really effected me because it is my toughest year of college and I need to spend as much time I can studying."
How are you getting around this problem?
"I try and study as much as I can during the available hours but once it gets busy I book rooms in advance."
Is this working?
"Booking a room in advance has been substantial but once it get towards finals week I feel like it will become tougher and tougher to get a spot."
3. Third Year Off-Campus Student
Although you live off campus do you still find any problems with the libraries?
"I actually spend all my time studying on campus because I can't focus much at home, but the libraries on campus should add another building designated just for studying and a quiet place since the ones here are extremely busy."
How long ago did you first notice this?
"The past two years is when it hit because living in an off campus house with 4 roommates is tough to study in compared to my dorm my freshman year."
How do you avoid this problem?
"I try and do as much studying at my fraternity's house since we have a study room there."
Is this solution working for you?
"Right now my grades and everything are good so yeah."
Reflection:
Over the course of the day I interviewed students of different ages and qualities to make sure the results are factual. The one main thing that all three of these students agreed on was that the libraries should be opened longer and more space should be available. I learned how this problem exists basically on a daily basis for them and I think I will be more aware of it daily.
Summary:
This opportunity is still something that should be fixed by the University of Florida and these interviews support that. Based on this interviews this solution is stronger than it was prior because of how much it is actually needed. The lack of space to study that the University offers to students must be addressed. Feedback from students like this is extremely important to fix issues like this.
Entrepreneurship Story
Right at the beginning of High School me and my brother created our own Landscaping business. The company was called Arcuri Cousins Landscaping because the majority of my cousins also helped with our business. We started out going door to door asking our fellow neighbors if they wanted us to maintain their lawn and any other maintenance that they need. We started with a few houses based on sending out flyers and stuff and ended up with around 15 houses to mow and weed whack every week. Although this wasn't that much it still taught me how to run a business a little. Originally when we started we would just take all the profit and split into how many guys were working at the time but over the years we learned to put some away or advertise with some of it by buying shirts and more business cards to add on to our customers. Not only did we just cut and maintain lawns but we would also hedge bushes, mulch, and when the winter came around we would snow blow and snow shovel. the reason why I took this class was to see if I had the traits to be an entrepreneur in the future but to also learn more about.
Bug List
1. Why do people leave their rooms so dirty?
Answer: Because they are so lazy to even bother cleaning it.
2. Why do people have such bad hygiene?
Answer: Because they don't care and they are lazy to clean themselves.
3. Why do people chew with their mouth open?
Answer: Because they were not taught manners when they were brought up.
4. Why do some places have such bad internet connection?
Answer: Because they have bad service.
5. Why do people not cover their mouths when they cough?
Answer: Because they forget or are too lazy.
6. Why does stubbing your toe hurt so bad?
Answer: Because it is a harsh pain and always is unexpected.
7. Why do some airplane companies give unnecessary delays?
Answer: Because they messed up something on their part and put it on their customers to wait.
8. Why is there no toilet paper at the worst times?
Answer: Because we never change it when we are done using it.
9. Why do parking violations exist?
Answer: Because they will learn from their mistakes.
10. Why is everyone so soft in this generation?
Answer: Because that is how they grew up.
11. Why does the weather have to be bad on the days that are important to you?
Answer: Because somedays you just get unlikely.
12. Why is traffic always bad when you are in a rush?
Answer: Because it is rush hour and everyone is in a rush.
13. Why does getting something your eye so annoying?
Answer: Because you are constantly using your eyes and every time you blink it hurts even more.
14. Why does your siri go off when you are in a quiet place?
Answer: Because you by accidentally held the home button for too long.
15. Why do you get so much junk mail?
Answer: Because companies are advertising their products.
16. Why do people never return their shopping carts to the rack?
Answer: Because once the customers put their stuff in the car they leave the carts right there.
17. Why do some people have to tap their feet or pen in a quiet library?
Answer: Because they need to keep themselves busy.
18. Why do some people spit when they talk?
Answer: Because they don't care enough to make a change.
19. Why do some people think it is okay to run late to things?
Answer: Because they must think it is important enough to get there on time.
20. Why does it always take so long to get customer service?
Answer: Because they don't want to give in or they are just truly busy.
Towards the end of this list it id became a little difficult to come up with things that bother me. On a day to day basis it is way easier to see what bothers you if you were to just jot it down when it happened. Some things are just so annoying that came right into my mind as soon as I started the assignment as well.
Answer: Because they are so lazy to even bother cleaning it.
2. Why do people have such bad hygiene?
Answer: Because they don't care and they are lazy to clean themselves.
3. Why do people chew with their mouth open?
Answer: Because they were not taught manners when they were brought up.
4. Why do some places have such bad internet connection?
Answer: Because they have bad service.
5. Why do people not cover their mouths when they cough?
Answer: Because they forget or are too lazy.
6. Why does stubbing your toe hurt so bad?
Answer: Because it is a harsh pain and always is unexpected.
7. Why do some airplane companies give unnecessary delays?
Answer: Because they messed up something on their part and put it on their customers to wait.
8. Why is there no toilet paper at the worst times?
Answer: Because we never change it when we are done using it.
9. Why do parking violations exist?
Answer: Because they will learn from their mistakes.
10. Why is everyone so soft in this generation?
Answer: Because that is how they grew up.
11. Why does the weather have to be bad on the days that are important to you?
Answer: Because somedays you just get unlikely.
12. Why is traffic always bad when you are in a rush?
Answer: Because it is rush hour and everyone is in a rush.
13. Why does getting something your eye so annoying?
Answer: Because you are constantly using your eyes and every time you blink it hurts even more.
14. Why does your siri go off when you are in a quiet place?
Answer: Because you by accidentally held the home button for too long.
15. Why do you get so much junk mail?
Answer: Because companies are advertising their products.
16. Why do people never return their shopping carts to the rack?
Answer: Because once the customers put their stuff in the car they leave the carts right there.
17. Why do some people have to tap their feet or pen in a quiet library?
Answer: Because they need to keep themselves busy.
18. Why do some people spit when they talk?
Answer: Because they don't care enough to make a change.
19. Why do some people think it is okay to run late to things?
Answer: Because they must think it is important enough to get there on time.
20. Why does it always take so long to get customer service?
Answer: Because they don't want to give in or they are just truly busy.
Towards the end of this list it id became a little difficult to come up with things that bother me. On a day to day basis it is way easier to see what bothers you if you were to just jot it down when it happened. Some things are just so annoying that came right into my mind as soon as I started the assignment as well.
Sunday, January 13, 2019
Nicky's First Blog
Great to be a new member here, love it already. Can't wait to send out more blogs to you guys.
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