Manufacturing

Approximately Five Percent of Florida’s $800 Billion Economy Consists of Manufacturing

Approximately five percent of Florida’s $800 billion economy consists of manufacturing? That figure, relatively stable throughout the past 10 years,…

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Economic Development

Florida Businesses Create 2,100 Private-Sector Jobs in July

Florida businesses created 2,100 private-sector jobs, according to new state economic data released today. Additionally, the statewide unemployment rate for…

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Military and Defense

Future is Bright for Florida’s Military, Defense and Veterans Success

The future looks bright for Florida’s military, defense industry and veterans, but we must remain laser focused on protecting the…

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Military and Defense

The Statewide Impact of Florida’s Military Economy is More Than $70 Billion

With the Florida Chamber Foundation's Military, Defense and Veterans Opportunities Summit just two days away, this week's special edition Did…

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Insurance Reform and Competition

Did You Know Floridians Paid $1.5 Billion in Hidden “Hurricane Taxes”

While the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe (CAT) Fund recently announced hurricane assessments would end nearly a year earlier than expected –…

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Education

Did You Know STEM Skills and Florida’s Innovation Economy

Did you know? Since 2010, Florida’s labor demand in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) fields has increased by more…

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Healthcare

Did You Know Floridians Pay $1.4 Billion Due to Uncompensated Care?

Did you know? Floridians pay a “hidden tax” of $1.4 billion due to uncompensated care. When this cost trickles down…

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Military and Defense

Military and Defense Contributes $70 Billion to Florida’s Economy

Military installations are vital to Florida’s future and contribute more than $70 billion to Florida’s economy – more than nine…

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