Economic Development

Encourage Key Senators to Support Film-TV-Digital Media Industries

SB 1046 Will Be Heard at 9 a.m. Tomorrow Morning Tomorrow, the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism and Economic Development will hear a Florida Chamber-backed bill (SB 1046) that will help save local jobs and businesses underpinned by the Entertainment Industry Tax Credit Program, by attracting more film, television and digital media projects to Florida. Click the button below to email key legislators and encourage them to support SB 1046. SB 1046, Sponsored by Sen. Nancy Detert…

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House Film-TV Bill Needs Your Support

Email These Representatives Today Tomorrow, the House Finance and Tax Committee will hear a Florida Chamber-backed bill (HB 451) that will help save local jobs and businesses underpinned by the Entertainment Industry Tax Credit Program, by attracting more film, television and digital media projects to Florida. HB 451, sponsored by Rep. Mike Miller (R – Orlando), will: Help fuel jobs and economic growth, Help maintain technical jobs in our state, Continue showcasing our state through television and movies, and Help make Florida more…

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Help Keep Film Jobs in Florida

Key Members of the Florida House Need to Hear From You Now Tomorrow, the House Economic Development & Tourism Subcommittee will take up HB 451, a Florida Chamber-backed bill that will help save local jobs and businesses underpinned by the Entertainment Industry Tax Credit Program, by attracting more film projects to Florida. HB 451, sponsored by Rep. Mike Miller (R – Orlando), will: Help fuel jobs and economic growth, Help maintain technical jobs in our state, Continue showcasing our…

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Thanks To You, Florida Chamber-Backed Film Bill Passes Senate

Thanks to the efforts and outreach of our members, Florida Chamber-backed SB 1046 unanimously passed out of Senate Commerce and Tourism. The bill, sponsored by Senator Nancy Detert (R – Venice), will help fuel jobs and economic growth, and establish a Division of Film and Entertainment under Enterprise Florida. This bill will also help maintain technical jobs in our state, continue showcasing our state through television and movies, and help make Florida more competitive with…

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Rep. Burton and Narain Talk Legal Reform and Attracting High-Wage Jobs

Florida Chamber-backed Representatives Rep. Colleen Burton  (R-Lakeland) and Rep. Ed Narain (D-Tampa) faced challenging primaries in their districts but overcame the competition on a platform of free enterprise principles and job growth. During this edition of the Florida Chamber’s Bottom Line, we had a chance to speak to both Representatives as they reflected on their primaries. “It was challenging, but it gave me an opportunity to make sure that my message was very clear to the voters in my area,” said Rep. Colleen Burton “I was…

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Help Keep Film Jobs in Florida

Tomorrow, the Senate Commerce & Tourism Committee will take up SB 1046, a Florida Chamber-backed bill that will help save local jobs and businesses underpinned by the Entertainment Industry Tax Credit Program, by attracting more film projects to Florida. SB 1046, sponsored by Senator Nancy Detert (R – Venice), will help fuel jobs and economic growth, and establish a Division of Film and Entertainment under Enterprise Florida. This bill will also help maintain technical jobs in…

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UF Summer Program Aims to Build Entrepreneurship Skills

At the Florida Chamber, we believe a talented workforce is Florida’s best long-term economic development strategy. Florida’s capacity to train for future skills, knowledge and certifications is essential to making Florida more competitive. To help in that arena, the University of Florida’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEI) is hosting their 9th Annual Pre-College Summer Program for High School Students: UF Young Entrepreneurs for Leadership & Sustainability (YELS) Program. “We believe –much like the Florida Chamber…

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Bill Johnson Takes Over as CEO of Enterprise Florida

By: Kevin Derby Bill Johnson, well-known throughout the Sunshine State for his leadership of Miami’s port, was chosen on Thursday to replace outgoing state Commerce Secretary Gray Swoope as CEO of Enterprise Florida, the public-private partnership focused on expanding economic development. After leaving PortMiami, Johnson took over as director of the Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department. Named by the Enterprise Florida board during its meeting in Tallahassee on Thursday. Johnson starts his new post on…

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Florida Chamber Congratulates Former Chamber Board Member Bill Johnson on Being Selected as New Enterprise Florida President and Florida’s Secretary of Commerce

Trade and Logistics Leader Will Create Opportunities for Florida’s Families and Job Creators Florida Chamber Congratulates Former Chamber Board Member Bill Johnson on Being Selected as New Enterprise Florida President and Florida’s Secretary of Commerce Trade and logistics leader will create opportunities for Florida’s families and job creators The Florida Chamber of Commerce is pleased to share that today, Governor Rick Scott appointed Bill Johnson as Florida’s new Secretary of Commerce and President of Enterprise…

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Florida Added 32,000 Jobs in October 2014

Florida job creators added 32,000 private-sector jobs during October, which helped lower the state’s unemployment rate to 6.0 percent. Low tax, pro-growth policies are making a difference for families. Consider that:

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Florida Chamber Foundation to Recognize Town of Century for their Commitment to Regional Economic Development

The Town of Century will be honored with a Six Pillars Award on Monday, October 20, the Florida Chamber Foundation announced today.

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Florida Wins!

Florida wins at the ballot box on Election Day by putting Florida’s private sector job creation and positive education reforms ahead of the Washington, D.C.-style gridlock, absence of leadership and policy failures, the Florida Chamber announced today.

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Florida Chamber of Commerce Congratulates GE on Major Jobs Announcement 500 New Jobs Slated for Jacksonville Area

The Florida Chamber of Commerce today congratulates GE on their plans to bring more than 500 new jobs and more than $50 million in capital investment to the Jacksonville area.

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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 July 2014 remains at 6.2 percent, down 1.1 percentage points from the July 2013 rate of 7.3 percent.

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