Seafood marketing agency outlines industry volatility, export opportunities and 1.82 ROI on investment The Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute reported recent market shocks (2022''2024), described efforts to grow U.S. market share after the Russian import ban, and cited an ROI study showing about $1.82 returned for every $1 of ASMI investment.

The Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute reveals how recent global shifts and the Russian seafood import ban could reshape the industry's future—are you ready for the changes?

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Volusia County Council deadlocks on reinstating $611,000 in cultural grants after weeks of public outcry After hours of public testimony and council debate, a motion to approve county cultural grants failed 4–3. Speakers on both sides urged the council to either restore the $611,000 or redirect the funds to roads; councilmembers disagreed on whether the money should come from the general fund or ECHO.

Volusia County Council faces backlash as a $611,000 cultural grant proposal fails, leaving local arts organizations in limbo amid budget debates.

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Overall, research suggests that the #economicreturn of #schoolfoodprograms is between 2.5x-7x of their cost in human health and economic benefits.