Colombian coffee brand Juan Valdez will open its first franchise cafe in Miami, with plans to open four more this year in a push to compete with giant Starbucks. The brand, owned by the Colombian Coffee Growers Federation, is facing new competition at home — last week, Starbucks opened its first store in Bogota. Read the Bloomberg Businessweek story here
Georgia DOT joins 11 states requiring e-Ticketing in 2026
The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has launched a statewide e-Ticketing initiative—starting in 2026, all contractors will be required to use e-Ticketing under Section 110 of GDOT specifications. As a first step,