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AdventHealth to provide $1.7 million for Polk State Nursing

In a collaborative partnership focused on community initiatives, AdventHealth is contributing $1.7 million to the Polk State College Foundation to…

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Polk State College adds $215.5 million to Polk County economy

A recent study asserts that even during the midst of a global pandemic, Polk State College’s credit programs add $215.5…

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Board of Trustees Selects Dr. Ben Sasse as The University of Florida’s 13th President

The University of Florida Board of Trustees unanimously voted today to select Dr. Ben Sasse as the University of Florida’s…

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The Lake City Columbia County Chamber of Commerce announces the 2022 Business Excellence Awards

The Lake City – Columbia County Chamber of Commerce will hold the 2022 Business Excellence Awards presented by Meskel &…

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2030 Goal Leader Updates

2030 Goal Leader Update: <10% of Florida residents live in housing cost-burdened households

Chamber & Industry Leaders Gather to Address Affordable Housing at Premier Housing Conference in Orlando The Florida Housing Coalition recently…

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Chamber of Commerce

New Florida Chamber Statewide Poll Shows Governor Ron DeSantis Holding Commanding Lead over Charlie Crist

The latest Florida Chamber statewide poll shows Governor Ron DeSantis with a commanding 11% lead (53:42) over Charlie Crist. The…

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No Degree? No Problem. Fidelity to Offer Fully Funded Undergraduate Degrees to Many of Its Entry-Level Employees

Fidelity Investments® today announced that it will offer fully funded undergraduate degrees to many of its employees, providing access to education…

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Economic Development

Florida’s Future is As Good As Gold: Florida Chamber Uniting Business to Grow Florida to the 10th Largest Global Economy

The Florida sun shines over an economic outlook that is brighter than ever before. As one of few states with…

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Registration starts October 24 for Spring 2023 Semester at Polk State College

Enrollment for the Spring 2023 Semester at Polk State College will start on October 24 with priority registration for students…

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National Hispanic Heritage Month – Honoring the Men and Women Leaders Who Serve on Our Boards

In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month and our #MoreThanAMonth campaign, we would like to recognize the amazing men and…

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UF’s Go Greater campaign tops $4.5 billion for teaching, discovery, outreach and economic development

Schoolchildren, medical patients, farmers, seniors, entrepreneurs, parents, consumers and first-generation college students are just some of the people whose lives…

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Florida Chamber Election Analysis: Potential Impacts to SW Florida’s Election Season from Hurricane Ian

UPDATED Florida Chamber Election Analysis: Potential Impacts to SW Florida’s Election Season from Hurricane Ian Oct. 14, 2022, 9 a.m.…

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Consumer Price Index (CPI) Increases, Economic Growth Stalled Despite Federal Reserve Efforts

Consumer Price Index (CPI) is the best-known indicator of measuring an increase or decrease in inflation. It measures the percentage…

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Lake City Columbia County Chamber of Commerce Graduates 2022 Leadership Lake City Class

The Lake City – Columbia County Chamber of Commerce graduates 20 from its Leadership Lake City program. “Leadership Lake City…

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Wertheim Foundation provides lead gift of $100 million to UF Scripps

The University of Florida today announced that the Dr. Herbert and Nicole Wertheim Family Foundation has provided $100 million —…

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