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Florida Chamber and FloridaCommerce Announce Top 16 Products Advancing in Second Annual Coolest Thing Made in Florida Competition
The Florida Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with FloridaCommerce, today announced the Top 16 products advancing in the second annual Coolest Thing Made in Florida competition. After thousands of votes and two rounds of competition, the remaining products will continue competing in the statewide tournament celebrating Florida’s manufacturing industry, the innovative products made across the Sunshine State, and the high-paying jobs in the manufacturing industry. Following an enthusiastic public voting period, the competition launched with…
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Florida Chamber of Commerce Endorses Ashley Moody for U.S. Senate
Today, the Florida Chamber of Commerce announced its endorsement of Ashley Moody to remain as Florida’s United States Senator. “The Florida Chamber of Commerce fully endorses Ashley Moody to continue championing Florida by serving as Florida’s United States Senator,” said Florida Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Mark Wilson. “As Senator, Ashley has led from the front on cutting taxes, reducing burdensome regulations, and creating the kind of economic environment where Florida’s local businesses can…
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Florida Chamber Foundation Early Learning Report Finds More Than Half of Florida’s Youngest Learners Start Kindergarten Already Behind
Today, the Florida Chamber Foundation’s Business Alliance for Early Learning (BAEL) released its 2025-2026 Kindergarten Readiness Report, finding that 44% of Florida children entered kindergarten ready to learn in fall 2025, meaning more than half of Florida’s youngest learners are starting school already behind. The highest kindergarten readiness is in Pinellas County at 53%, and the lowest kindergarten readiness is in Jefferson County at 13%. The report highlights why kindergarten readiness is a vital economic…
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Florida Chamber of Commerce Announces Endorsement of Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson
Today, the Florida Chamber of Commerce announced its endorsement of Commissioner Wilton Simpson for re-election as Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services. “The Florida Chamber of Commerce fully endorses Wilton Simpson to continue serving as Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services,” said Florida Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Mark Wilson. “As Commissioner, Wilton Simpson has been a champion for Florida’s vital agricultural community and for supporting Florida farmers and consumers alike. A…
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Florida Chamber of Commerce and FloridaCommerce Announce Top 32 Finalists in 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Florida Competition
Following a statewide public vote that showcased the strength and innovation of Florida’s manufacturing industry, the Florida Chamber of Commerce and FloridaCommerce today announced the Top 32 products advancing in the second annual Coolest Thing Made in Florida competition. The Top 32 finalists emerged from 100 products representing manufacturers in all 67 Florida counties. The bracket-style competition celebrates the products, companies, and workers driving economic growth while highlighting the important role manufacturing plays in Florida’s…
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