Economic Development

Did You Know Florida’s Year-Over-Year Job Creation Beats U.S. Growth?

Florida’s Year-Over-Year Job Creation was 248,800, a 3.0 Percent Increase Compared to the 1.6 Percent Rate for the U.S. While…

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Education

Florida Chamber Education Update

The Florida Chamber of Commerce believes a quality education system is the best way to ensure our students can get…

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Education

Legislature Puts Students First

Florida Chamber-Backed “Excellence in Higher Education” Legislation Passes 35-1 in Senate Session A Florida Chamber of Commerce-backed education bill, the Florida Excellence in Higher Education…

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Workforce Development

Workforce Development

    Preparing Florida’s Workforce for a Global Economy   Why It Matters to Florida Florida’s rebounding economy is creating…

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Education

Higher Education

  Fueling Performance and Access Why It Matters to Florida Florida has officially surpassed New York as the third most…

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Gambling Expansion

Say “NO” to Gambling Expansion

  Mega-Casinos Are a Bad Bet for Florida   Why It Matters to Florida Florida has much to offer its…

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Education

Education Initiatives

  From Students & Parents to Teacher Development, Supporting Reforms Helps Florida’s Future   Why It Matters to Florida One…

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Education

Building Florida’s Innovation Economy

  Attracting and Retaining High-Skill Talent   Why It Matters to Florida One of the most common concerns we hear…

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Federal

Federal Healthcare Watch

The Florida Chamber of Commerce understands that government’s decisions made in Tallahassee and Washington, D.C., ultimately impact your ability to…

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Uncategorized

Florida 2030 Bottom Line Series: For Cities of the Future, One Size Does Not Fit All

        Joe Tankersley, Strategic Futurist for Unique Visions, discusses future trends and the opportunities for cities and…

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Expansion of Gambling

House-Proposed Gaming Compact Protects Florida’s Family-Friendly Brand

For over twenty years, the Florida Chamber has been opposed to the expansion of gambling in Florida, especially “Las Vegas-style”…

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Education

“Excellence in Higher Education” Legislation Passes Final Senate Committee

Florida Chamber backed Senate Bill 2, the Florida Excellence in Higher Education Act, and Senate Bill 4, Faculty Recruitment, both…

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Prosperity

One in six Floridians live in poverty

Originally Published in the Herald Tribune by Dale White, February 22, 2017   Although he received a positive reception from…

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Healthcare

Florida Chamber Continues to Champion Telehealth Initiatives

Florida is the third largest state in the nation. By 2030, six million new residents will call Florida home. It is…

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International Trade and Ports

Florida Chamber’s 2017 International Days Focuses on Florida’s Global Trade Future

New Video Shows More International Trade = More Jobs TALLAHASSEE, Fla.  (Feb. 15, 2017) – Policy experts, business leaders, lawmakers…

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