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Florida’s Third Grade Reading Scores Improve, but 40% of Students Remain Below Grade Level, Florida Chamber Foundation’s New Report Finds
Florida is making progress in third-grade reading proficiency, but four in 10 Florida third graders are still not reading at grade level, underscoring the importance of the state’s future workforce and economy, according to the 2026 State of Third Grade Reading Proficiency in Florida report released today by the Florida Chamber Foundation’s Business Alliance for Early Learning (BAEL). The report finds that 60% of Florida’s third graders are reading at or above grade level, up…
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Florida Chamber Announces Top 8 Products Advancing in 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Florida Competition
As part of our push to grow Florida into a Top 5 manufacturing state, the Florida Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with FloridaCommerce, today announced the Top 8 products advancing in the second annual Coolest Thing Made in Florida competition. Following thousands of votes and three rounds of competition, the remaining products will continue competing in the statewide tournament celebrating Florida’s manufacturing industry and the innovative products made across the Sunshine State. The competition launched with more than…
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Florida Chamber Foundation’s Business & Economic Mid-Year Report Shows Florida’s Economy Remains Strong as Growth Moderates
The research team at the Florida Chamber Foundation today released its 2026 Florida Business & Economic Mid-Year Report, highlighting that Florida’s $1.8 trillion economy continues to demonstrate resilience and strength despite slowing national and state economic growth. The report examines the data behind today’s rapidly changing economic headlines, helping business leaders and policymakers distinguish long-term trends from short-term market fluctuations and make informed decisions for Florida’s future. “Headlines change every day, but the data tells…
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Florida Chamber Launches “Free Enterprise Florida” Competitiveness Campaign with Times Square Billboard
Today, the Florida Chamber of Commerce announced the launch of its Free Enterprise Florida competitiveness campaign in Times Square, New York City, bringing Florida’s economic success story development and diversification approach to the heart of America’s push for socialism and government overreach. At a time when America needs a 4% GDP growth, the Times Square billboard will display the campaign’s central message, “Free Enterprise Wins,” directing viewers to FreeEnterpriseFlorida.com to compare Florida’s economic performance and…
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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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