Military and Defense

Summit Focuses on Protecting, Growing and Supporting Florida’s Defense Industry, Military and Veterans Workforce

State Leaders Gather at Florida Chamber Foundation’s Annual Military, Defense and Veterans Opportunity Summit   ST. PETERSBURG, FL (August 17,…

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Innovation Caucus meeting focuses on economic development, workforce and more

Innovation leaders around the state gathered on August 16 for the Florida Chamber Foundation’s quarterly Innovation Caucus meeting. Senator Jeff Brandes led…

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Internship Program

Help Better Understand the Internship Process with The Able Trust’s Employer Internship Guide

> DOWNLOAD The Able Trust’s Employer Internship Guide   In looking at the issues that impact Florida’s current workforce, the…

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Energy Solutions

Sen. Jeff Brandes Discusses Diversifying Florida’s Economy on Bottom Line

Florida will continue to grow at a steady pace- in fact, between now and 2030 it’s estimated that there will…

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International Trade and Ports

For Florida, the TPP is More Than Just Another Free trade Agreement

The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) is a trade agreement among twelve Pacific Rim countries which currently represent 40 percent of all…

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Internship Program

ADA Anniversary Reminds Us Florida Can and Should Do More to Employ All Floridians

On July 26, 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law, prohibiting discrimination against people with disabilities in employment,…

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Education

Florida Chamber Shares Business Perspective on ESSA with Department of Education

> DOWNLOAD the Florida Chamber’s Letter to Commissioner Pam Stewart The Florida Chamber recently provided comments to the Florida Department…

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Florida Has More Than 12 Million Registered Voters

Do you like being listened to or ignored? In November, Florida voters will have an opportunity to make sure their…

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International Trade and Ports

Dr. Jerry Parrish Discusses Brexit Impact on Tourism with International Panelists

Dr. Jerry Parrish, Chief Economist for the Florida Chamber Foundation, today joined a University of South Florida (USF) panel with…

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28% of Florida’s Land is Held in Conservation

According to the latest data from TheFloridaScorecard.org, approximately 28 percent of Florida’s land is in conservation. This means 10 million…

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Targeted Tax Reforms

77% of Florida’s General Revenue Comes from Sales & Use Tax

July 1 marks the beginning of the State of Florida’s fiscal year and the implementation of the state’s $82.3 billion…

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Economic Development

Federal Overtime Rules Cause for Concern in Florida’s Small Business Community

Outlook Uncertain as Businesses Face Unstable Economy > DOWNLOAD the Florida Small Business Index Survey Quarter 2 Results TALLAHASSEE, Fla.…

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Economic Development

Central Florida Super Region Has the 10th Largest Gross Regional Product in the Nation

Last week, all eyes were on Central Florida for all the wrong reasons. This week, we want to focus on…

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Economic Development

Faster Internet Speeds Can Result in Increased Economic Growth

A recent study showed that cities with fast internet speeds had 1.1 percent higher per-capita GDP than their slower counterparts.…

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Economic Development

Florida’s Military Installations Account for Nearly 775,000 Jobs

Florida’s military and defense industry is a key driver in the state’s economic growth, creating billions of dollars in economic…

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