Member News
Florida Chamber of Commerce member press releases/updates.
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Aug- 2023 -8 August
As temperatures rise, how one UF researcher is working to make cities feel cooler
August 8, 2023 — With scientists calling July the hottest month in earth’s history and warning of warmer temperatures to come, one UF researcher is working to make cities feel less scorching. Yi Luo, assistant professor in UF’s College of Design, Construction and Planning, studies microclimates, or areas that may have a different climate than their overall region. Her recent work includes mitigating the heat for visitors at The St. Pete Pier and its 26-acre…
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8 August
Amazon’s Project Kuiper Expands to Space Florida’s Launch and Landing Facility
EXPLORATION PARK, Fla.—July 21, 2023—Space Florida, the state’s aerospace finance and development authority, announced that Amazon’s Project Kuiper has expanded to Florida, investing $120 million into the construction of a satellite processing facility at Space Florida’s Launch and Landing Facility (LLF) located at Kennedy Space Center. The development project has been working under the name Project Comet. Project Kuiper is Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite network, which aims to provide fast, affordable broadband to…
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8 August
Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC partners with Florida Prepaid College Foundation to Launch $2.8M Scholarship Program
Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) is excited to announce a ten-year, multi-million dollar commitment to award graduating high school students with scholarships to attend Florida postsecondary public institutions. Coke Florida’s donation will be matched dollar for dollar by the Florida Prepaid College Foundation to fund the dreams of 250 economically disadvantaged students. The newly established Coke Florida Refreshing Minds Scholarship will cover tuition and most fees for students attending a Florida public four-year university,…
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7 August
Michael D. Minton to be Honored with Tax Attorney of the Year by The Florida Bar Tax Section
Dean Mead Attorney and Shareholder Michael D. Minton will be honored by The Florida Bar Tax Section as the 2023 – 2024 Gerald T. Hart Outstanding Tax Attorney of the Year at the Section’s meeting in Orlando, Florida on September 30, 2023. He is the first resident from the Treasure Coast of Florida to receive this award. The Tax Section of The Florida Bar annually selects the professional who has made major contributions to the…
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3 August
Florida Poly recognized as a national leader in STEM education
When it comes to filling the need for qualified STEM professionals, Florida Polytechnic University is among the nation’s best. In a recent analysis by EdSmart, a nationally recognized publisher of college resources and rankings, Florida Poly ranked No. 2 in the United States for having the most students enrolled in popular STEM programs. With high-paying jobs in rapidly growing fields like computer science, data science, and engineering, STEM graduates are meeting an important need for…
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2 August
CareerSource Florida Announces Thousands of Teens and Young Adults Empowered Through Summer Youth Employment Programs Statewide
Today, state and local leaders marked the success of 2023 Summer Youth Employment Programs offered by 21 of Florida’s local workforce development boards. Through these programs, which offered stipends or wages, students had the opportunity to build skills valued by employers that can help them at work and in life. With help from the CareerSource Florida network and employers statewide, nearly 7,000 young Floridians, ages 14-24, spent their summer vacation exploring potential future careers…
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1 August
Gary Lesser Appointed to Florida Supreme Court Historical Society Board of Trustees
Attorney Gary S. Lesser, Managing Partner of Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC, has been appointed to serve on the Board of Trustees of the Florida Supreme Court Historical Society. The Florida Supreme Court Historical Society is a non-profit organization committed to helping the public understand the importance of a strong, independent judiciary in our governmental balance of power. It also works to save and maintain for future generations the records of the people and…
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1 August
Floridian sentiment drops, in contrast with national consumer outlook
Consumer sentiment among Floridians dropped 2.1 points in July to 66.8, down from a revised figure of 68.9 in June. The decline contrasts with national consumer sentiment, which surged over seven points. “Despite a resilient labor market in Florida with an unemployment rate holding steady at 2.6% since January and a labor force that surpassed 11 million workers for the first time in June, Floridians are more pessimistic in July. This pessimism stems from Floridians’…
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1 August
Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH) Ranked #12 in Florida by U.S. News & World Report
Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH) is closing in on the top-10 ranked hospitals in Florida, having been recognized as a Best Regional Hospital for 2023-2024 by U.S. News & World Report, a global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice. Following a thorough analysis using a variety of measures such as survival and complication rates, patient experience and level of nursing care, U.S. News ranked TMH as the 12th best hospital in Florida for 2023-2024, up from 24th in…
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Jul- 2023 -31 July
Sachs Media Named to Florida Trend’s Top 100 Best Companies List
Sachs Media, a nationally recognized and award-winning PR agency, has once again been recognized as one of Florida Trend’s Best Companies to Work For. The annual Best Companies To Work For In Florida list feature, which appears in the August issue of Florida Trend magazine, ranks 100 companies in small, medium, and large employer categories. Sachs Media ranked as #18 in the small employer category, which covers firms with no more than 50 employees. “We…
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31 July
Chamber Insider Spotlight: World Kinect
Michael Kasbar is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of World Kinect Corporation. What is one thing Floridians may not know about your company? For nearly 40 years, our team at World Kinect has been providing energy, logistics and finance solutions for our customers and suppliers around the world. We have been headquartered here in Miami for our full history and have expanded our global footprint with offices throughout Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas. …
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26 July
Christian Care Ministry’s Board of Directors Appoints Brandon Harvath as President and Chief Executive Officer
Christian Care Ministry, the administrator of the nationally recognized Medi-Share health care sharing program celebrating its 30-year anniversary, is pleased to announce the appointment of Brandon Harvath as President and Chief Executive Officer. Harvath, formerly the Chief Operating Officer and interim CEO, brings vast experience and steadfast dedication to the role. Since joining the Christian Care Ministry team, Harvath has consistently exhibited a profound commitment to enhancing the services provided through Medi-Share. His appointment by…
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20 July
New chair to shape future of engineering physics at Florida Poly
Dr. Ian Bentley is the new chair of Florida Polytechnic University’s Engineering Physics Department. Bentley most recently was director of the Dual Degree Engineering Program at Saint Mary’s College in Notre Dame, Indiana. LAKELAND, Fla. – As the new chair of Florida Polytechnic University’s Engineering Physics Department, Dr. Ian Bentley said he plans to redesign the physics curriculum and work with his department to take the first-year physics program to a…
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20 July
Autonomous Florida Spotlight: Blink
Brendan Jones is President and CEO at Blink Charging, a global leading vertically integrated manufacturer, owner, operator and provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and services. Blink manufactures NACS and CCS solutions for both Level 2 and Level 3 (DC Fast Charging) solutions. Learn more at blinkcharging.com What is one thing Floridians may not know about your industry? Many are not aware of the importance of Level 2 (L2) chargers and how they differ from…
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19 July
Miller Electric Center Opening: “Everyone had the same vision…”
JACKSONVILLE – This was a good day, a day of hope for the present and the future. Shad Khan smiled widely Tuesday – his birthday – at the grand opening for the Miller Electric Center, the state-of-the-art facility in downtown Jacksonville that will serve as the Jaguars’ football operations facilities and as a first step in a bigger vision. “I couldn’t ask for a better present, let me tell you that,” Khan said. Khan, the Jaguars’…
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