WEG Founder and Senior Advisor quoted in Miami Today on Interest Rates
As bond interest rates on 10 year Treasury notes slide lower amid economic and political uncertainty, what are the ramifications for the Miami business community? In an interview with Catherine Lacker on this topic, Tony Villamil, founder and senior advisor of the Washington Economic Group (WEG) said “I don’t see a recession this year,” nor does he see a rate hike by the Federal Rserve Bank in the immediate future, he added.
Institute for Commercialization of Florida Technology Delivers Nearly $1.4 Billion Economic Impact
The Institute for Commercialization of Florida Technology (the Institute) announced today results of a new study conducted by The Washington Economics Group, Inc.® (WEG), a boutique economic consulting firm led by nationally recognized business economist Dr. J. Antonio (Tony) Villamil. The study measured economic impacts of the Institute during FY 2017-18 to update prior years’ studies, and concluded that the organization’s impact increased significantly as more companies continued to raise investment capital, create jobs, and bring innovative products to market.
WEG Study Finds Racetrack Has $237 Million Economic Impact
A recent economic impact study released in April by The Washington Economics Group, Inc. (WEG), an economic consulting firm based in Coral Gables, Florida. According to the study, each year VIRginia International Raceway (VIR) generates $237 million in total economic impact in the state, with $197 million or 83 percent of that occurring in the local region. In addition, 270,000 visitors attend VIR events each year, and most stay for several days in the area.
Villamil Quoted in Sun-Sentinel Article: Nervous South Florida Industries Await Tariff War Fallout
In an article by David Lyons published in Sun-Sentinel, Tony Villamil, a longtime economist who heads The Washington Economics Group, Inc. (WEG), said he is concerned “on a number of fronts,” including trade, tourism, construction and new investment. He also added “We need open markets….”if you look at all of the aspects of the Florida […]
WEG Study Highlighted in Business Design + Construction Magazine
According to a recent Study conducted by The Washington Economics Group, Inc. (WEG), an economic consulting firm based in Coral Gables, Fl., the Brightline rail system is projected to attract more than $6 billion in investments in Florida’s economy by 2022.
VIR’s Nyholm Shares WEG Economic Impact Study with Chamber
Virginia International Raceway (VIR) CEO/Owner Connie Nyholm shared finds from a comprehensive study of the economic impacts of VIR at the Danville-Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce’s Business at Breakfast event, also co-hosted by the Halifax County Chamber of Commerce.
WEG Economic Impact Study Highlighted in Tallahassee Democrat
WEG Study has provided some tangible reasons for restoring rights, a financial impact of $365 million was estimated from passing the constitutional amendment. “In essence, eligible felons, as per Amendment 4, with restored civil rights have a greater ability to become full members of Florida’s society an economy, leading to a reduced rate of recidivism,” said the WEG report.
WEG Study: VIR has $237 million impact in Virginia
Virginia International Raceway (VIR) in Alton contributes $237 million to Virginia’s economy each year according to a new study commissioned by VIR and conducted by The Washington Economics Group, Inc. (WEG).
WEG Report: Amendment 4 Could Save Florida $385 Million a Year
A new report of The Washington Economics Group, Inc. (WEG) commissioned by the Alliance for Safety and Justice found the State of Florida is losing hundreds of millions of dollars and thousands of potential jobs every year because of its restrictive policy for restoring felons’ rights.
WEG Study on Amendment 4 Economic Impacts Highlighted in Miami Herald
A new economic research report prepared by The Washington Economics Group, Inc. (WEG), a boutique consulting firm led by nationally recognized business economist Dr. J. Antonio Villamil, commissioned by the Alliance for Safety and Justice, a national criminal justice reform organization that works with crime survivors, estimates that the passing of Amendment 4 would result in important positive economic benefits to Florida taxpayers
WEG Economic Impact Study Quoted in WCTV Eyewitness News
The Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce has appointed nine individuals to sit on its Local Government Merger Study Committee after the release, in February, of a private study done by The Washington Economics Group, Inc. (WEG), which said the community could potentially benefit economically by merging.
Florida, the Salmon State? New salmon-raising facility might make that true | Miami Herald
What was one a sprawling tomato field near Homestead is being turned over in stages for a new crop: Atlantic Salmon, fresh from Florida, the land of palm trees and gators. According to Miami economist, J. Antonio Villamil, WEG Founder and Principal, the construction of the first phase of the project is estimated to bring 2,745 jobs. Throughout the construction and development of phase 3 plus operations of the entire project, the economic impact will be nearly 21,000 jobs, and the company plans a total capital investment of about $585 million.
WEG Florida Economic Forecast for 2018 Highlighted in SunSentinel
In an article by Marcia Heroux Ponds, business writer of Sun Sentinel, highlighted WEG economic forecast of Florida for 2018. According to the 2018 Forecast Report by J. Antonio Villamil, Founder and Principal Advisor of The Washington Economics Group, Inc. (WEG), Florida ‘s 2017 job growth bodes well for 2018. He said that the Orlando area had the strongest employment growth at 3.8 percent, followed by South Florida, with 3 percent growth during the year — both above national average. He said 2017 “clearly demonstrates that the State’s economic structure has become more diversified…This is positive for continued solid performance in 2018 and beyond.”
WEG Rolling Loud Economic Impact Study Mentioned in Billboard Magazine
f four years, Rolling Loud earned the crown as the premier hip-hop festival in the country. Curated by co-founders Matt Zingler and Tariq Cherif, Rolling Loud has played an integral role in boosting the economy of Miami with its robust lineup and diversified acts. Last May, their starry festival — which included performances by Lil Wayne, Future, Kendrick Lamar and Travis Scott — wheeled in a whopping $76 million for the Miami economy, according to The Washington Economics Group.
WEG Founder and Principal Advisor Quoted on Sun-Sentinel: Bitcoin
In the February 2, 2018 article published in Sun-Sentinel on the Bitcoin — the world’s first decentralized digital currency — Tony Villamil, a long-time South Florida economist, who is The Washington Economics Group Founder and Principal, was interviewed by David Lyons, saying that “To me, a currency has to be have underlying value.
Tourism-Related Employment an Area of Growth Predicted by Tony Villamil
According to an article published by Miami Today on January 28, 2016, Miami-Dade County is poised to see continued job growth throughout 2016, and Tourims-related employment is one of the sector of growth acording to Tony Villamil, Founder and Principal of The Washington Economics Group, Inc. “In 2016, job growth will be stronger in professional and business services, travel and hospitality and health care services.
Villamil Quoted on Miami Agent Magazine on Economic Forecast
At the Florida Realtors mid-winter business meeting, the 2018 Florida Real Estate Trends forecast expects growth in the State’s employment and population, which will drive home sales. “In fact, Florida is growing faster in terms of employment growth thant the rest of the U.S., which is good for Florida real estate,” Dr. Tony Villamil, Founder and Principal of The Washington Economics Group, said at the event. Read more.
WEG Study Mentioned by LegacyShield Business Wire PR
LegacyShield, a cloud-based legacy planning platform announced the the Florida Venture Forum (FVF) has invited founders Michael Babikian and Dan Pierson to present at its 26th annual conference in Ft. Lauderdale. the FVF is a leading entrepreneurial and private investor networking group in Florida that provides education, guidance and preparation to small businesses. According to a study by The Washington Economics Group
WEG Study on the Impacts of Surf Ranch Impacts Highlighted in South Florida Business Journal
In a few years, the best waves in South Florida won’t be at the beach…they will be in northwest Palm Beach County at a wave park designed by surfing legend Kelly Slater after the Palm Beach County Commission unanimously approved zoning change for Surf Ranch Florida within the Palm Beach Park of Commerce.
Villamil: September payrolls fell as Hurricane Irma imposed $7.5 billion economic loss on South Florida
Tony Villamil, Founder and Principal of The Washington Economics Group, Inc. said that Irma had a “short-term impact” on payroll and economic losses. He added “We are able to recover fairly quickly compared to what could have been if the eye had come through Miami-Dade and Broward…..
Institute for Commercialization of Public Research Delivers $970 Million Impact to Florida
The Institute for Commercialization of Public Research (the Florida Institute) announced today results of a new study conducted by The Washington Economics Group, Inc.® (WEG), a boutique economic consulting firm led by nationally recognized business economist Dr. J. Antonio (Tony) Villamil.
WEG Study on the Impacts of the Florida Venture Forum Highlighted in Tampa Bay Business Journal
The Tampa Bay Business Journal published on August 24, the findings of an economic impact study conducted by The Washington Economics Group, Inc. (WEG) on the programs and services offered by the Florida Venture Forum. According to the Study, Florida Venture Forum had an $8.77 billion economic impact statewide between 2000 and 2016.
Florida Venture Forum Unveils New Study Conducted by The Washington Economics Group, Inc.
The Florida Venture Forum (the Forum) announced today results of a new study conducted by The Washington Economics Group, Inc.® (WEG), a boutique economic consulting firm led by nationally recognized business economist Dr. J. Antonio (Tony) Villamil. The study measured economic impacts of the Forum between 2000 and 2016, and concluded that the organization’s activities throughout the state of Florida resulted in a total economic impact of $8.766 Billion over the 16-year study period.
Tony Villamil quoted in Trade Only Today
At a mini-trade symposium panel spearheaded by the National Marine Manufacturers Association on the eve of the Miami International Boat Show, WEG Principal Adviser delivered his presentation entitled “U.S. Global Trade Policy: Shifting Hands.” In his remarks he said The losses of these free trade agreements are very specific, adding that the gains are diffused, which makes them hard to measure.
