Member News
Florida Chamber of Commerce member press releases/updates.
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Sep- 2023 -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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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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