Member News
Florida Chamber of Commerce member press releases/updates.
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Aug- 2023 -31 August
Polk State District Board of Trustees selects leadership for 2023-2024
Polk State College’s District Board of Trustees (DBOT) elected Teresa V. Martinez as Chair and Cindy Hartley Ross as Vice Chair for the 2023-2024 Academic Year during its August meeting. The role of Chair was previously filled by Greg Littleton and the role of Vice Chair was filled by Martinez. The DBOT also welcomed its newest Board members Ann Barnhart and Ashley Troutman. The Board also includes Ashley Bell Barnett. “Our District Board of Trustees…
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28 August
Steve Harris of TGH Elevated to Senior Vice President of Payor and Government Affairs
Tampa General Hospital (TGH) announced today the promotion of Steve Harris to senior vice president of payor and government affairs. “With the expansion of Tampa General’s geographic footprint to deliver world-class care to more families throughout the state of Florida, our advocacy efforts are more important than ever,” said John Couris, president and CEO of TGH. “Steve plays a key role in advocating for TGH and the patients we serve by working closely with our community leaders,…
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25 August
ARM Institute Funds New Technology Projects
The ARM (Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing) Institute has selected eight new short-cycle technology projects for funding from its 23-01 Technology Project Call released earlier this year. The ARM Institute plans to award nearly $1.56M in project funding from various sources, for a total contribution of approximately $3.26M across these eight projects. To date, the ARM Institute has funded and managed more than 150 robotics and AI technology and workforce development projects. The ARM Institute is…
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24 August
South Florida Business Journal honors Agostinho Alfonso Macedo with Ultimate CEO Award
MIAMI, FL – June 20, 2023 – Agostinho Alfonso Macedo, President, Chairman and CEO of Ocean Bank, has been named an honoree in the South Florida Business Journal’s 2023 Ultimate CEO Awards. The Ultimate CEO honorees include 15 top executives throughout Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties, known as the ‘Best in Class’ by SFBJ President and Publisher, Melanie Dickinson. This award honors business leadership across banking, real estate, health care, technology, manufacturing, and education…
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24 August
Florida Bankers Association Honors Agostinho Alfonso Macedo As Banker of the Year
ORLANDO, FL – June 14, 2023 – Agostinho Alfonso Macedo, President, Chairman and CEO of Ocean Bank, was honored as Banker of the Year by the Florida Bankers Association at the organization’s annual meeting. The Banker of the Year award is given to a banking professional who demonstrates deep commitment to the banking industry and service to their community. The award caps a year in which Ocean Bank opened its first branch outside of South…
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23 August
Beacon College’s “A World of Difference: Embracing Neurodiversity” Renewed on WUCF, Central Florida’s PBS Station, for Season Four
– Beacon College – the first accredited baccalaureate institution in the nation for neurodivergent students – and PBS member station WUCF TV have renewed their partnership to air another season of the college’s award-winning television series, “A World of Difference: Embracing Neurodiversity.” After a successful full third season on WUCF in Central Florida, “A World of Difference” is set to premiere its fourth season Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, at 6 p.m., and will re-air the…
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22 August
Florida Poly kicks off 10th academic year with exceptional freshmen, exciting growth
LAKELAND, Fla – Florida Polytechnic University welcomed students back to campus on Tuesday, Aug. 22, launching the 10th academic year in the all-STEM institution’s history. University officials said they anticipate the 2023-2024 academic year will be as successful as the previous nine years, which have included important accreditations, national recognitions, impressive grants, and growing support. “Watching the achievements of our campus community and its unbridled growth has been nothing short of remarkable,” said Dr. Randy…
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21 August
For the 6th Time, Source 1 Solutions, Inc Makes the Inc. 5000, Fastest Growing IT Services Organization in Clearwater
NEW YORK, August 16, 2023 – Inc. revealed today that Source 1 Solutions, Inc. ranks for the 6th consecutive year as an Inc.5000 honoree. The prestigious ranking provides a data-driven look at the most successful companies within the economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent, entrepreneurial businesses. Facebook, Chobani, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia, and many other household name brands gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000. “It’s huge to be recognized for the…
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17 August
Five Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC Lawyers Included in 2024 Edition of Best Lawyers in America ®
Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC, a third-generation personal injury law firm based in West Palm Beach, is pleased to announce that 5 lawyers have been included in the 2024 edition of the Best Lawyers in America ®. Since it was first published 30 years ago, Best Lawyers® has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith PLLC congratulates the following lawyers named to 2024 The Best Lawyers in…
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16 August
Coke Florida Names Transformation and Innovation Leader
Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) announced that it has named Gregory “Greg“ Park as Vice President, Transformation and Innovation. A seasoned professional in the Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) industry, Park will lead transformation initiatives that harness disruptive technologies like artificial intelligence, computer vision, Blockchain, and augmented reality to drive rapid innovation across all facets of Coke Florida business operations. Coke Florida’s operations include four manufacturing facilities across the state that produce more than 100 million…
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14 August
Preparing Florida’s youth for rapidly changing 21st century
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Thousands of high school students across Florida will embark on artificial intelligence coursework this coming school year, strengthening efforts by Florida public school officials and the University of Florida to equip the state’s youth with the essential skills required for an AI-enabled workforce. The UF-designed AI education program was piloted last year in three Florida public school districts with successful results, leading to the program’s expansion to 12 districts beginning this month.…
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10 August
Florida Poly welcomes talented cohort of global scholars, researchers
LAKELAND, Fla. – Exceptional university students and researchers from around the globe will arrive at Florida Polytechnic University during the 2023-2024 academic year to continue advancing their work and studies. The University will welcome five students and researchers as part of the United States’ Fulbright Program, as well as a Charlemagne Prize Fellow from the Netherlands. As part of the Fulbright Program, one Florida Poly student will travel to Canada as Killam Fellow. “The community…
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9 August
Miramar Pembroke Pines Chamber Launches Groundbreaking Veteran Business Owners Committee, Strengthening Support for Military Entrepreneurs
PEMBROKE PINES, FL. — August 2023 — In a monumental step towards fostering a vibrant community of military entrepreneurs and honoring their dedication to service, the Miramar Pembroke Pines Regional Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the launch of its groundbreaking Veteran Business Owners Committee. This visionary initiative underscores the chamber’s commitment to creating a dynamic ecosystem where veteran business owners can thrive, collaborate, and access essential resources to achieve their entrepreneurial goals. The Veteran Business Owners…
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9 August
Florida Nonprofit Sector Provides Payroll of $27.5 Billion Annually; Employs 5% of State’s Workforce
The Florida Nonprofit Alliance (FNA), which advocates on behalf of nonprofits and seeks to create a more vibrant community for nonprofits, today released its 2023 Economic Impact of Florida’s Nonprofits report, indicating growth within the nonprofit sector since FNA’s last report in 2020. The Florida nonprofit sector continues to grow in terms of revenue, with 22,710 nonprofits generating more than $116 billion in annual revenue, compared to $105 billion in 2020. These 22,710 nonprofits employ an…
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9 August
Sachs Media Wins High Honors at 2023 Florida Public Relations Association Golden Image Awards
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Continuing its track record of excellence in public relations and public affairs, Sachs Media took home five awards at last night’s 2023 Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) Golden Image Award Ceremony in Orlando – including top public affairs campaign. Sachs Media received the top honor for the state’s best public affairs campaign, earning both a Golden Image Award and Judges Award for the Florida Realtors Hometown Hero Housing Program Campaign, which…
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