Insurance Reform and Competition

Floridians Pay Twice the National Average in Homeowners Insurance

Hurricane season will start tomorrow and while it’s been 11 years since Florida’s last major hurricane season, the tides could turn at…

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International Trade and Ports

Florida Ports Partner with Mexican Ports to Expand Global Opportunities

The Florida Chamber of Commerce today attended a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing between Florida Ports and Mexican Ports – an effort that will…

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Education

Many of Today’s Top Jobs Didn’t Exist 10 Years Ago

The job market is constantly changing, which means students are preparing for jobs that don’t yet exist, using technologies that have…

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Tourism

Did You Know 105 Million Visitors Came to Florida Last Year?

Florida hosted a record-breaking 105 million visitors in 2015, according to recently-released data from VISIT FLORIDA. Domestic tourism increased by…

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International Trade and Ports

Governor and Cabinet Proclaim May as Florida World Trade Month

Florida Chamber, Trade Partners Champion Trade’s Role in Florida’s Economy Governor Rick Scott and members of the Florida Cabinet today…

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International Trade and Ports

Florida is the 3rd Largest Exporter of High-Tech Goods in the U.S.

When people think of Florida-based exports, they tend to think of agricultural products like fruits, sugar, vegetables and other commodities.…

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International Trade and Ports

14 Percent of Florida Jobs Are Connected to the Agriculture Industry

Agriculture plays a vital role in Florida’s economy, with more than 1.5 million jobs connected to agriculture, natural resources and food…

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Uncategorized

DYK the Biggest Threat to Florida’s Economy 100 Years Ago Was A Parasite?

In 1916, the biggest challenge to Florida’s business community was the cattle tick, which threatened Florida’s largest economic driver –…

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Did You Know the First 110 Days of Your Paycheck Goes Towards Paying Taxes?

It’s Tax Day today and many Floridians are filing their 2015 tax returns and reflecting on their tax burdens for…

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DYK the Florida Constitution Has Been Amended 102 Times in Almost 50 Years?

Privacy, taxes, education, guns and gambling – how do these issues impact you? While the upcoming general election is currently on most…

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Education

U.S. Chamber Foundation Convenes National Education Leaders to Discuss Every Student Succeed Acts

“So, is this new law good news or bad news?” That was one of the many questions I heard earlier…

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Water Solutions

Florida Loses As Much Rain Water As Most States Get in a Year

Florida has more annual rainfall than almost every other state – more than twice the rate of California in a typical year. However, the majority of Florida’s…

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Education

High School Dropouts Lose $250,000 in Lifetime Earnings

How do we ensure that Florida’s children are prepared to succeed in education and in life? It starts with early…

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News

Military & Defense Industry Contributes Nearly $80 Billion to Florida’s Economy

Florida’s military and defense industry not only keeps us safe, it also drives the state’s economic growth by contributing an estimated…

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News

Cancer is the Leading Cause of Death In Florida

Cancer affects us all. But for the more than 325,000 Floridians battling cancer each year, Florida offers an ideal location…

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