Economic Development
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Apr- 2017 -13 April
O’Hara: Florida Chamber’s Scorecard Raises Flags About Jobs, Senior Tsunami
Originally Published in the Sun Sentinel by the Editorial Page Editor, April 12, 2017 If you like to paint by the numbers, paint storm clouds on Florida’s horizon because a gray tsunami is headed our way that’s destined to change our population mix and threaten how we are taxed for government services. On the sunny side, numbers compiled by the Florida Chamber Foundation show we’ve made remarkable progress in high school graduation rates, averaging…
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Mar- 2017 -31 March
Economic Development Matters to Florida’s Future
The Florida Chamber of Commerce’s 2017 Economic Development Task Force Report For more than 100 years, the Florida Chamber of Commerce’s mission has been to lead Florida to a new and sustainable economy. Through our diverse membership of business leaders across Florida, the Florida Chamber has been at the forefront of solving issues that impact the competitiveness and future of Florida’s business climate. The Florida Chamber’s 2017 Economic Development Task Force Report…
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29 March
Negative Signals From Florida Legislature Contribute to Slump in Job Numbers
Headlines across Florida are highlighting the strong private-sector jobs created in January. It’s true, January was a banner month for jobs with 51,000 new jobs added in Florida. Unfortunately, that’s where the good news turns to concern. That’s because brand new U.S. labor statistics show Florida created fewer jobs in 2016 than in 2015 – 60,800 private sector jobs fewer to be precise. And, if Florida leaders aren’t careful, this may be just the beginning…
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28 March
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 Florida remains a leader in the nation, our state will need to create two million net new jobs between now and 2030. There are currently 501,000 Floridians looking for jobs, and 235,900 Florida jobs looking for people. Florida’s job creation appears to have peaked in 2015. Continued job creation is crucial to meet the needs of businesses…
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28 March
We Wouldn’t Have Gotten There Without Enterprise Florida
Greater Pompano Beach Chamber Leader Shares Enterprise Florida and Visit Florida Success Stories SHARE OUR VIDEO: Click on the arrow in the top right corner of the video. “Why do you quit? You’re ahead of the game. You don’t just stop.” -Ric Green, President & CEO of the Greater Pompano Beach Chamber of Commerce Click the image above to hear Ric Green, President and CEO of the Greater Pompano Beach Chamber of Commerce talk…
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24 March
Economic Development Task Force Report
As someone who wants to ensure Florida’s future, it is my pleasure to present to you the Florida Chamber’s 2017 Economic Development Task Force Report. For more than 100 years, the Florida Chamber of Commerce’s mission has been to lead Florida to a new and sustainable economy. Through our diverse membership of business leaders across Florida, the Florida Chamber has been at the forefront of solving issues that impact the competitiveness and future of Florida’s…
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21 March
Four Representatives Say Economic Development is Key to Making Florida More Competitive
SHARE OUR VIDEO: Click on the arrow in the top right corner of the video. The Florida House of Representatives recently voted to dismantle economic incentive initiatives, and send a message that Florida isn’t as interested in growing jobs and businesses as it once was. The Florida Chamber believes that eliminating Florida’s targeted and proven economic development programs is not the way forward. Four members of the Florida House of Representatives that voted to support…
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19 March
Negative Signals from Florida Legislature Contribute to Slump in Job Numbers
Pensacola News Journal, March 19, 2017 Headlines across Florida are highlighting the strong private-sector jobs created in January. It’s true, January was a banner month for jobs with 51,000 new jobs added in Florida. Unfortunately, that’s where the good news turns to concern. That’s because brand new U.S. labor statistics show Florida created fewer jobs in 2016 than in 2015 – 60,800 private sector jobs fewer to be precise. And, if Florida leaders aren’t careful,…
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16 March
Rep. Jay Fant Discusses Workers’ Comp, Assignment of Benefits and Economic Development
Workers’ compensation and assignment of benefits (AOB) legislation, along with the importance of preserving Florida’s role in economic development programs take center stage on the latest edition of the Florida Chamber’s Bottom Line. Representative Jay Fant shares why it’s important for the Florida Legislature to come up with solutions to these major issues facing Floridians. “Workers comp is what I refer to as the atomic bomb that went off in all our accounting offices…
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10 March
Legislation Eliminating Economic Development Will Make Florida Less Competitive
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (March 10, 2017) – Today, Florida Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Mark Wilson released the following statement on the economic development vote in the Florida House of Representatives: “Today’s decision by the Florida House of Representatives to dismantle economic incentive initiatives sends the message that Florida isn’t interested in growing jobs and businesses as it once was. “Eliminating Florida’s targeted and proven economic development programs is not the way forward.…
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10 March
BREAKING- Florida House Approves Anti-Economic Development Bill
A few moments ago the Florida House voted by a 87-28 margin to approve HB 7005, a controversial bill that eliminates economic development initiatives and sends the signal that Florida is closed for business. Click here to find out if your lawmaker supported this legislation that makes Florida less competitive. Despite overwhelming opposition and more than 40,000 messages from Florida Chamber members opposing the bill, the Florida House voted to eliminate: Enterprise Florida, Florida’s Small…
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10 March
Controversial Economic Development and Tourism Vote Today!
Last Chance to Urge Your Lawmaker to VOTE “NO” Florida House Set to Vote on Controversial Economic Development and Tourism Marketing Bills TODAY Today, Friday, March 10, 2017, beginning at 10:30 a.m., your State Representative will vote on HB 7005 (anti-economic development bill) and HB 9 (anti tourism marketing bill). This is your last chance to urge your lawmaker to VOTE NO on both of these bills. HB 7005 would end economic diversification efforts in Florida, including eliminating the…
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9 March
Representative Joe Gruters Discusses Economic Incentives and Job Creation
Eliminating economic incentives and tourism marketing programs, and the negative impact that has on job creation is the topic of discussion on the latest edition of the Florida Chamber’s Bottom Line. “Basically, what it comes down to is ‘Do we want to continue to diversify our economy with some of these targeted industries so we can stop the brain-drain that’s occurring here in Florida?’” said REP. JOE GRUTERS. “I think the best thing we can…
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9 March
Economic Development
Diversifying Florida’s Economy Why It Matters to Florida Diversifying Florida’s economy is key to creating jobs and opportunities. The Florida Chamber will continue to support and grow our state’s core industries — tourism, agriculture and construction — and work to diversify into next generation industries. We must continue to support initiatives that champion innovation and new technology, attract emerging industries and sectors, and provide Florida with a chance to lead the nation in…
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8 March
Urge Your Lawmaker to VOTE NO on Anti-Economic Development and Tourism Marketing Bills
HB 7005: Final House Vote This Week Later this week, every State Representative will have the opportunity to vote on HB 7005 (anti-economic development bill) and HB 9 (anti tourism marketing bill). We need you to contact your State Representative by clicking the “Take Action Now” button below, and urge them to VOTE NO on both of these bills. HB 7005 would end economic diversification efforts in Florida, including eliminating the economic development toolkit, international programs, marketing…
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