Member News
Florida Chamber of Commerce member press releases/updates.
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Sep- 2023 -12 September
Inclusive Watersports Event by Aktion Parks and Ann’s Angels Makes a Splash in Orlando
Aktion Parks, in collaboration with Anne’s Angels, celebrated a day of exhilarating watersports and inclusivity during the highly successful event held at the Orlando Watersports Complex on Saturday, August 26th. With 22 riders and 44 pulls throughout the day, riders of varying needs experienced the thrill of watersports behind the Nautique Ski boat. Ann’s Angels, an organization dedicated to providing accessibility and support for individuals with diverse abilities, joined forces with Aktion Parks, the premier…
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12 September
UF distinguished professor leads National Academies panel on future of space research
Rob Ferl has spent his career working with NASA to understand what happens to Earth’s living organisms on the journey to space, so it has been particularly gratifying for him to co-chair a National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine committee that is charting the course for the next 10 years of biological and physical sciences research in space. That committee — the Decadal Survey on Biological and Physical Sciences Research in Space 2023-2032 —…
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11 September
Dr. Penny Schwinn Joins UF as Vice President for PK-12 and Pre-Bachelors Programs
Today, University of Florida President Dr. Ben Sasse announced that Dr. Penny Schwinn will join UF in a new position as Vice President for PK-12 and Pre-Bachelors Programs. With over two decades of bipartisan experience, Dr. Schwinn has served as a State Commissioner of Education, a national education leader, and in a variety of leadership roles in public education. “I’m thrilled that Dr. Schwinn is joining Gator Nation,” said President Sasse. “The University of Florida…
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11 September
Lesser Law Firm Welcomes New Associate Attorney
Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC, is proud to announce that Imani M. Williams has joined the firm’s West Palm Beach office as an associate attorney. A native of West Palm Beach, Williams is the 15th Circuit Representative for The Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division Board of Governors, a member of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women South Palm Beach County Chapter and an ambassador of Speak Up for Kids Palm Beach County. “Imani…
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8 September
Brown & Brown, Inc. is named one of the Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance by Great Place to Work® and Fortune
J. Powell Brown, president and chief executive officer, and Julie Turpin, chief people officer, are pleased to announce that Great Place To Work and Fortune Media have named Brown & Brown, Inc. to the 2023 Best Workplaces in Financial Services and Insurance List. Chief People Officer Julie Turpin shares, “This incredible recognition is a testament to our teammates’ dedication, collaboration and exceptional talents. Through their diverse and unique experiences, they each contribute to our success…
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8 September
UF’s Career Showcase 2023
The University of Florida is excited to announce its upcoming Career Showcase. This event is designed to give students the opportunity to meet with recruiters from a variety of companies and organizations to explore potential career paths and connect with potential employers. The event will take place September 19-20 at the University of Florida campus. Students will have the opportunity to explore the variety of career options available to them in industries such as technology, healthcare, and…
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7 September
UF research spending up 15% to record $1.25 billion
University of Florida faculty conducted a record $1.25 billion in research in fiscal year 2023, a nearly 15% increase over 2022. One year after exceeding $1 billion in research expenditures for the first time, teams of UF faculty across the institution added another $160 million to the total. This year’s success was due in large part to a record $530 million in spending on projects funded by the federal government and nearly $200 million in…
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7 September
President Sasse begins yearlong strategic planning process
Sustainable research expenditure growth, effective post-tenure review, recruiting even more top-flight faculty, and establishing even greater impact beyond Gainesville are all part of University of Florida President Ben Sasse’s far-reaching vision for UF as he launches a yearlong strategic planning process to chart UF’s course for the next decade. Sasse has been laying out his vision over the past three weeks during a series of conversations with faculty and deans at all 16 UF colleges.…
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7 September
Helping doctors prescribe art and culture for better health
The University of Florida Center for Arts in Medicine released a guide this week for health care practitioners, insurance companies, and community organizations on how to integrate arts, culture, and nature into prescription programs, a concept known as social prescribing. “Arts on Prescription: A Field Guide for U.S. Communities,” developed in partnership with the Mass Cultural Council, offers a roadmap for “prescribing” creative activities like art classes, dance lessons, and visits to museums, gardens, and theaters…
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7 September
Truist’s top Orlando exec Steve Fisher now oversees most of Florida for the bank
This article was originally published with Orlando Business Journal. — Charlotte, North Carolina-based Truist Financial Corp. (NYSE: TFC) has expanded the role of Steve Fisher, its top Orlando executive, to include overseeing most of Florida for the bank. As the bank’s Florida north regional president, his territory now also includes the western and northern Florida markets for its commercial community bank market, spokesman TK Hall told Orlando Business Journal. Florida South Regional President Michael Lepera oversees…
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7 September
Florida Poly Board of Trustees announces presidential search committee
The Florida Polytechnic University Board of Trustees announced the selection of the 15-member presidential search committee that will work to find the institution’s second president. Dr. Randy K. Avent announced last month that he will be stepping down as Florida Poly’s founding president at the end of the current academic year, after a decade of great success. He said he will be returning to the University to join the faculty after taking a brief sabbatical.…
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6 September
Wells Fargo Donates $500,000 to Florida Disaster Fund for Hurricane Relief
Wells Fargo is donating $500,000 to the Florida Disaster Fund, led by Volunteer Florida, to aid in the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia and the emergency response, including shelter, supplies, and services for those displaced. In addition, customer accommodations are available for Floridians directly impacted by the storm. “Supporting customers, employees, and communities across the state as they recover from the hurricane is a priority for us,” said Wells Fargo CEO Charles Scharf. “We are grateful…
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6 September
UF ranked No. 1 Public Institution by Wall Street Journal
Today, The Wall Street Journal named the University of Florida the No. 1 public university in the country in its “2024 Best Colleges in the U.S.” report. The Wall Street Journal, which has published U.S. college rankings since 2016, has improved its methodology this year by working with research partners College Pulse and Statista to focus on the importance of real-world student outcomes. The new formula emphasizes how much an institution improves its students’ chances…
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1 September
Floridian consumer sentiment creeps higher as inflation continues to decline
Consumer sentiment among Floridians inched up eight-tenths of a point in August to 67.6 from a revised figure of 66.8 in July. Meanwhile, national sentiment dropped 2.1 points. “Floridians optimism in August stems from their views on their personal finances compared to a year ago, as well as their outlook for the national economy over the next year. These expectations are in line with the steady decline in inflation over the past twelve months, along…
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Aug- 2023 -31 August
Florida Poly and TalTech advance AV research through successful partnership
Four years after announcing an innovative partnership on autonomous vehicle (AV) technology, Florida Polytechnic University and Tallin University of Technology (TalTech) in Estonia have taken their cutting-edge research to the next level. The collaboration has produced significant results, enabling the exchange of knowledge, resources, and expertise between the two institutions and beyond. The partnership integrates Florida Poly’s know-how in AV validation and verification with TalTech’s ability to run AV technology on a physical shuttle built…
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