Member News
Florida Chamber of Commerce member press releases/updates.
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Dec- 2024 -19 December
Port Tampa Bay Congratulates PLRS on New Crane to Improve and Expand Capabilities
Port Logistics Refrigerated Service (PLRS), which operates a cold storage and marine container terminal at Port Tampa Bay, debuted a new Konecranes Gottwald Generation 6 Mobile Harbor Crane today. The new crane was already at work, offloading cargo from the Dole Aztec, which arrived with fresh produce from Central America. The new crane, purchased by PLRS, is an energy-efficient addition to the facility’s current two high-speed Gottwald models and will help to expand, quicken, and…
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19 December
JAXPORT to strengthen global connections with new partnerships in 2025
With the upcoming dissolution of the 2M Alliance in early 2025, JAXPORT is maintaining and growing its global container services through strategic partnerships with the world’s top ocean carriers. New and modified service routes through JAXPORT will provide expanded global connectivity and access to new and emerging markets. Three primary changes are taking place beginning in February 2025. 1. The Gemini Cooperation – an alliance between Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd – has added JAXPORT to a new, direct service…
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19 December
Port Tampa Bay’s Economic Impact and Jobs Double
Port Tampa Bay, Florida’s largest and most cargo-diverse seaport, has a 34.6 billion dollar economic value on our region and supports more than 192,000 total jobs. A newly released economic impact report, published by Martin and Associates who are industry leaders in maritime research, showed the port more than doubled the jobs supported by port activity and nearly doubled the total economic value supported by the port in the region. “Port Tampa Bay is proud…
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19 December
Port Everglades Celebrates Banner Year
BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. – Preliminary fiscal year-end figures show Port Everglades enjoying healthy increases in cruise, cargo and petroleum volumes resulting in record revenues. “Port Everglades is one of Broward County’s vital economic engines, which supports more than 11,000 local jobs. That is a direct result of the success of the amazing leadership at Port Everglades and diverse array of companies served by our port,” said Broward County Mayor Nan Rich. Port Everglades is a self-supporting…
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19 December
Ocala Metro CEP Foundation Receives $5,000 Grant from Papa John’s Foundation to Support Leadership Ocala Marion Youth Program
Ocala, FL – December 9, 2024 – The Ocala Metro Chamber and Economic Partnership Foundation is excited to announce that it has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the Papa John’s Foundation’s Building Community Fund. This funding will directly support the CEP’s Leadership Ocala Marion Youth (LOMY) program, helping to keep participation costs affordable while also providing scholarships to ensure access for all students. LOMY is a county-wide program that brings together a diverse group of students…
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16 December
Sachs Media Earns Fourth “Agency Elite Top 120” Recognition from PRNews
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Sachs Media is proud to announce that it has again been included on PRNEWS’ prestigious “Agency Elite Top 120” list for 2025. This marks the fourth time the firm has received this honor, which recognizes the most forward-thinking and impactful communications, marketing, and digital agencies nationwide. Michelle Ubben, President and CEO of Sachs Media, attributes the milestone to the firm’s steadfast dedication to its clients and its innovative, results-driven approach. “Being named…
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16 December
Florida Poly president skips inauguration to fund student scholarships
LAKELAND, Fla. – In a bold move prioritizing students, Dr. Devin Stephenson, Florida Polytechnic University’s new president, has opted to forgo his inauguration ceremony and reallocated the event’s over $100,000 budget toward student scholarships. The ceremony was scheduled for January 2025. Stephenson began his tenure as Florida Poly’s new president in July, driven by a firm determination to promote and advance student success. “I am deeply committed to ensuring that the resources entrusted to us…
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16 December
Fulbright research partnership at Florida Poly developing sensors to improve Parkinson’s patient care
LAKELAND, Fla. – Advanced research at Florida Polytechnic University, in collaboration with the University of Windsor in Canada, is centered on the development of wearable sensors to assist in care for those diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Patients with Parkinson’s disease often contend with progressive stiffness, tremors and balance problems that can make movements such as walking, standing and even eating a challenge. Dr. Chris Kelley, assistant professor of mechanical engineering at Florida Poly, and Dr.…
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4 December
World-class innovators: Florida Poly professors among top 2% scientists globally
Dr. Patrick Zhang, Dr. Ajeet Kaushik and Dr. Muhammad Rashid, faculty members at Florida Polytechnic University, are recognized as being among the world’s top 2% of scientists on a prestigious annual list compiled by Stanford University. World-class innovators: Florida Poly professors among top 2% scientists globally LAKELAND, Fla. – Building on their continued global recognition, three Florida Polytechnic University professors have once again been named to an elite list of the top 2% of scientists…
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Nov- 2024 -25 November
Florida Poly president receives national award for lifetime leadership in higher ed
LAKELAND, Fla. – Dr. Devin Stephenson, Florida Polytechnic University president, has been awarded the Lifetime Leadership Award by Higher Education Innovation (HEI), a national entity dedicated to advancing innovation and success in higher education. The annual award recognizes an individual with over 25 years of exemplary service in higher education leadership and highlights their significant contributions to the field and to society. “It’s an incredible honor to receive this recognition from HEI. Throughout my career,…
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22 November
The Moore Agency Introduces 2025 M.Cast™ Trends Report
The Moore Agency, a globally top-ranked integrated communications agency, announces the release of the 2025 M.Cast™ Trends Report. The report identifies seven pivotal trends that will have an impact on marketing, business and society in 2025. M.Cast highlights the unique and fascinating intersection between the rapid advancement of technology-driven solutions and the enduring quest for human connection. The 2025 M.Cast™ Trends Report underscores the profound influence of artificial intelligence (AI), a megatrend reshaping industries from healthcare and education to…
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22 November
Port Canaveral Welcomes Disney Treasure
Port Canaveral, FL – Port Canaveral welcomed another new ship to its impressive lineup of homeport vessels with today’s arrival of Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Treasure. Disney Treasure is the third Disney Cruise Line ship to be based in Port Canaveral, joining Disney Wish and Disney Fantasy to provide hundreds of thousands of guests with magical seagoing adventures each year. “Disney Cruise Line has been a longtime partner of Port Canaveral, and we’re thrilled to welcome this newest addition to its fleet which…
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22 November
Ocean Network Express Connects Asia and JAXPORT Through New Container Service
Beginning February 2025, shipping line Ocean Network Express (ONE) will add the Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) to its East Coast 2 (EC2) container service, directly connecting the port of Jacksonville with five ports in Asia. The weekly service will utilize a fleet of 13,500 TEU (container) vessels, all operated by ONE. The vessels will call the newly modernized SSA Jacksonville Container Terminal at the port’s Blount Island Marine Terminal, which features a 47-foot deepwater shipping…
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22 November
Port Tampa Bay Welcomes Maersk Plans for New Cartagena Service
Nov 05 2024 – Maersk has announced plans to add a new weekly container service connecting Port Tampa Bay with Cartagena, Colombia beginning in the first quarter of 2025. “This is great news from our longstanding partner Maersk demonstrating their commitment to our expanding market.” stated Port Tampa Bay President & CEO Paul Anderson. “This new container connection which will allow Port Tampa Bay customers to connect with Maersk’s worldwide network of services via its hub in Cartagena”,…
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22 November
Mediterranean Shipping Company Re-Introduces Port Everglades for Two Services
BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. – Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has issued a port rotation change for two of its services that re-introduces Port Everglades as a weekly call beginning this month. The shipping line’s re-imagined EMUSA service that travels from the Mediterranean to the U.S. is expected to call Port Everglades on a fixed weekly schedule. The first call will be November 5 with the MSC Dorine. Port Everglades is also the only Florida stop for MSC’s U.S.A. to east…
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