Member News
Florida Chamber of Commerce member press releases/updates.
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May- 2023 -8 May
John Couris of Tampa General Hospital Named a Top Health Care Leader by Beckers Hospital Review
Tampa, FL (April 11, 2023) – John Couris, president and CEO of Tampa General Hospital (TGH), has been named a top health care leader in the U.S., according to the Becker’s Hospital Review 2023 “Great Leaders in Healthcare” list. Couris’ inclusion on the list reflects his ability to not only lead, empower and support his organization’s thriving team, including its world-class physicians, but also his efforts to transform care delivery and increase his region’s and state’s access…
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5 May
Celebrating Entrepreneurs: Wells Fargo Partners With ELC Orange County to Secure the Future of Early Learning Entrepreneurs
In April, Wells Fargo joined the team at the Early Learning Coalition of Orange County (ELCOC) to celebrate the organization’s Business Institute for Early Learning Entrepreneurs Class of 2023 graduates. Wells Fargo has supported the Early Learning Coalition of Orange County’s Business Institute program since its inception in 2017 with a total of $170,000 in grants to assist with the program’s goals of providing business financial and organizational management workshops to childcare center owners, directors,…
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1 May
Small Business Council Spotlight: FAIRWINDS
Jorge Font Senior Vice President, Business Services What is FAIRWINDS Credit Union? FAIRWINDS is the financial institution that is here to change our members’ lives on the journey to Financial Freedom. We’ve been serving personal and commercial members for almost 75 years. Headquartered in Orlando, FL, close to 600 employees serve over 200,000 members around-the-clock with innovative and secure solutions for personal and commercial deposits and loans, retirement planning, money management, payments, and more.…
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Apr- 2023 -27 April
How a horse whisperer can help engineers build better robots
April 24, 2023 — Humans and horses have enjoyed a strong working relationship for nearly 10,000 years — a partnership that transformed how food was produced, people were transported and even how wars were fought and won. Today, we look to horses for companionship, recreation and as teammates in competitive activities like racing, dressage and showing. Can these age-old interactions between people and their horses teach us something about building robots designed to improve our…
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19 April
UF Research Foundation names 2023 Professors
April 19, 2023 — The University of Florida Research Foundation has named 34 of the university’s most productive and promising faculty members as UFRF Professors for 2023. “This recognition goes to faculty who have a distinguished current record of research and a strong research agenda that is likely to lead to continuing distinction in their fields,” said David Norton, UF’s vice president for research. “Based on the more than 700 UF faculty recognized over the…
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12 April
Students Can Earn a Degree for Free with the SPC Promise Scholarship
So many Pinellas County high school students graduate with no idea how they might pay for a college degree or credential that will land them good-paying jobs and fulfilling careers. That’s why St. Petersburg College is offering the SPC Promise Scholarship to 2023 graduates from Lakewood, Tarpon Springs, Pinellas Park, Clearwater, and Northeast high schools. “Providing avenues for economic mobility is key to our mission at SPC,” said SPC President Dr. Tonjua Williams. “This scholarship will provide access…
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12 April
TCC Receives AACC Awards for Students Success
Tallahassee Community College (TCC) received the 2023 Award of Excellence for Student Success from the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC). The award was presented during the AACC Awards of Excellence Gala in Denver. “It is an incredible honor to receive this award on behalf of the men and women at our College who are dedicated to the success of our students,” said Dr. Jim Murdaugh, president of TCC. “This recognition is a direct reflection…
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12 April
Walt Disney World Donates $100,000 to STEM Education in Orange County Public Schools
Walt Disney World Resort recently welcomed local Central Florida teachers and community leaders for a special preview of TRON Lightcycle / Run presented by Enterprise, and during the event, announced a new donation of $100,000 to support STEM education in Orange County Public Schools. The Donation In a statement about the donation, Rena Langley, SVP of Communications and Public Affairs at Walt Disney World, said, “Empowering the next generation of diverse storytellers and innovators has always been…
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12 April
Healthcare Partnership Spotlight: NCH Healthcare System
Paul Hiltz serves as the Chief Executive Officer and President for NCH Healthcare System. NCH Healthcare System is a member of the Florida Chamber of Commerce Board of Governors, a group of leading companies in Florida committed to securing Florida’s Future. Tell us about your company/organization: The NCH Healthcare System is a not-for-profit, multi-facility healthcare system located in Naples, Florida, and is a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network. The System is more than…
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12 April
Florida Poly inks international partnership with Fulbright Portugal
Dr. Randy K. Avent, president of Florida Polytechnic University, and Otília Macedo Reis, executive director of Fulbright Portugal, recently signed an agreement to begin an exchange of scholars and academic opportunities between Florida Poly and Portugal. LAKELAND, Fla – Florida Polytechnic University has formalized an agreement with Fulbright Portugal to provide exceptional educational opportunities between the University and the Southwestern European nation. The partnership means that outstanding Portuguese scholars now will be able to…
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12 April
Florida SBDC at FIU Earns National SBA Recognition
Florida SBDC Network State Office (Pensacola, Fla.) – The Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network, the state’s principal provider of small business assistance, is pleased to announce that the Florida SBDC at Florida International University (FIU), its regional center that serves small businesses in Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties, has received the National Small Business Development Center Excellence and Innovation Award from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). During National Small Business Week, which takes…
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6 April
Orlando Watersports Complex Partners with Above the Wake to Teach Watersports to Individuals with Autism
Orlando, FL (April 5, 2023) – Orlando Watersports Complex (OWC) has partnered with Above the Wake, a non-profit organization, to offer watersports lessons to individuals with autism. The initiative has been ongoing for the past nine years, and this past weekend, more than 50 riders on the autistic spectrum learned to ride kneeboards, wakeboards, and tubes. Kellan Rudnicki, Director of Operations for Aktion Parks, spoke of the partnership, saying, “Above the Wake is a fantastic organization that empowers so…
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5 April
Lake City – Columbia County Chamber of Commerce Welcomes 20 New Members in First Quarter
LAKE CITY, FL., March 30, 2023, – The Lake City – Columbia County Chamber of Commerce welcomed 20 new members in the first quarter of 2023. New members include: 47 Liquor (Highway 247 Location), Accusure Insurance Group, LLC., American Family Fitness, Florida Blue, Garden Street Communities Southeast LLC., HDK Capital Commercial Real Estate Summary, J & J Aquatics Specialist, J & L Rustic Barn, Jessica’s Bistro, Lake City Campground, Lake City Nutrition Company, LivingWell Therapy…
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3 April
Member Spotlight: Miller Electric Company
Donnie Smith serves as Chief Commercial Officer for Miller Electric Company. Miller Electric Company is a member of the Florida Chamber of Commerce Board of Governors, a group of leading companies in Florida committed to securing Florida’s Future. What is one thing Floridians may not know about your industry? The electrical industry is no longer focused on just electricity. Technology continues to play a sophisticated role, creating opportunities outside of traditional electrical work. To…
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Mar- 2023 -30 March
Florida Power & Light Company, Florida Prepaid College Foundation to Deliver $4.2 Million in College Scholarships to Florida Students
TALLAHASSEE, FL. – The Florida Prepaid College Foundation (FPCF) today announced it is partnering with Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) to award $4.2 million in college scholarships to students living in the most poverty-stricken zip codes in the state, providing 2-Year College Scholarships to 1,000 students over the next four years. FPL’s donation of $2.1 million, matched dollar-for-dollar by the Florida Prepaid College Foundation, is the largest contribution to date since the Path to…
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