Member News
Florida Chamber of Commerce member press releases/updates.
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Mar- 2023 -29 March
Blink Charging Awarded U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Contract Allowing Expanded Ability to Sell to Federal DOD and Civilian agencies
Miami Beach, FL, March 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Blink Charging Co. (NASDAQ: BLNK) (“Blink” or the “Company”), a leading owner, operator and provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and services, announced today that it has been awarded a Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA). This contract will allow government customers and federal agencies to easily purchase Blink electric vehicle (EV) equipment and services through the GSA Schedule for their…
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29 March
University of Florida’s Pamela Soltis Named 2023 SEC Professor of the Year
March 29, 2023 — Dr. Pamela Soltis, a distinguished professor and curator at the Florida Museum of Natural History, has been named the 2023 Southeastern Conference Professor of the Year. Soltis is the first SEC Professor of the Year honoree from the University of Florida. “Dr. Soltis exemplifies innovative scholarship, excellence in teaching, and dedicated service, all of which have become synonymous with the SEC Professor of the Year designation,” SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey said.…
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29 March
Florida Poly breaks ground on third student residential building
LAKELAND, Fla. – Florida Polytechnic University is starting construction of its third student residential building to expand its on-campus housing offerings and keep pace with the school’s high demand and enrollment growth. Residence Hall III will be a five-story, 137,000-square-foot dormitory with 430 beds in one-, two- and four-bedroom suites. Its design is focused on sustainability, flexibility, and campus community featuring multiple lounges, study spaces, a large multipurpose room, offices, and an interior courtyard with…
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28 March
Small Business Council Spotlight: HealthBird
Your Name: Ariel Dominguez Business Name: HealthBird What does your business do? HealthBird is an easy-to-use platform where you can book your doctor’s appointments, manage your medication, insurance benefits, and get a birds-eye view of your health. What’s your biggest concern as a small business owner? As a small business owner, there are a multitude of concerns that keep us up at night. Every aspect of running a business requires careful attention and planning. However,…
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27 March
FAIRWINDS Foundation Announces Recipients of 2023 Grants
ORLANDO, FL – FAIRWINDS Foundation, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that serves as the philanthropic arm of FAIRWINDS Credit Union, today announced the recipients of its 2023 grants at a breakfast event held at Full Sail Live attended by community leaders and twelve organizations embodying the Foundation’s core purpose of improving lives through financial well-being. “We believe that when families and individuals have the information and tools needed to secure and improve their financial health, we collectively impact and improve…
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27 March
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University will be cutting the ribbon for its new aviation safety research center this fall thanks to a $5.1 million contribution from Boeing
The newly named Boeing Center for Aviation and Aerospace Safety will work to advance aerospace safety through independent research aimed at mitigating known and emerging operational safety risks. The 13,000-square-foot building on Embry-Riddle’s Daytona Beach, Florida campus is undergoing an extensive renovation that, once delivered, will include offices, lab spaces and dedicated classrooms for safety-related professional education courses. The center will foster collaboration across academia, industry and government entities by establishing research partnerships — involving…
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22 March
CareerSource Florida is Helping Job Seekers Spring Clean Their Resume
This month marks the official start to spring, which is the perfect opportunity to take a moment to spring-clean your resumé! One of the many ways the CareerSource Florida network helps career seekers is by providing no-cost assistance with resumé building so you can build your future. A strong resumé helps you stand out as a top candidate – and we can help you showcase your experience and skills, taking you step-by-step through the…
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21 March
Florida SBDC Network hosts Florida Small Business Day at the Capitol
Florida SBDC Network State Office (Pensacola, Fla.) – The Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network, the state’s principal provider of small business assistance, hosted its inaugural Florida Small Business Day at the Capitol Wednesday, March 15th. Held at the Florida State Capitol, this event highlighted the critical role small businesses play in Florida’s economy and provided an opportunity for small business owners and resource providers to share their insights and experiences while showcasing products and…
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21 March
Blink Charging Announces Contract with United States Postal Service to Provide EV Charging Stations and Network Services for Growing EV Fleet
Miami Beach, Fla., (March 16, 2023) – Blink Charging Co. (NASDAQ: BLNK) (“Blink” or the “Company”), a leading manufacturer, owner, operator and provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and services, announced it was awarded an IDIQ contract by the United States Postal Service (USPS) to sell up to 41,500 EV charging units to support EV charging infrastructure for the USPS as part of its vehicle electrification strategy. “We are honored to be selected by the US…
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9 March
Mach Connections and SendMeMissions Partner to Remove Fallen Trees for Community Service Project
Wauchula, FL (March 3, 2023) – Mach Connections and SendMeMissions collaborated on a community service project to remove two large trees on a patron’s property. The trees had fallen, but were being held up by the limbs, posing a safety hazard for the homeowner. Upon arriving at the site, the volunteers from Mach Connections and SendMeMissions soon realized that there was a significant amount of debris that needed to be cleared from the property. Collaborating…
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7 March
Record Number of Manatees Returned to Blue Spring State Park
A few weeks ago, our Orlando rescue team and other Manatee Rescue & Rehabilitation Partnership (MRP) members made history and returned a record-breaking 12 manatees – the most in a single day! Eight of those manatees were rehabilitated at SeaWorld Orlando. After months of round-the-clock care, we were thrilled to see the sea cows return home to Blue Spring State Park, a vital warm-water habitat. Since 2020, thousands of endangered manatees have been impacted by…
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7 March
Sachs Media Promotes Rafael Brazon-Di Fatta to Director of Account Services
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – Sachs Media, Florida’s PR firm for high-stakes challenges, is proud to announce the promotion of Rafael Brazon-Di Fatta to Director of Account Services. Brazon-Di Fatta joined Sachs Media in March 2020 as a Senior Account Executive and was later promoted to Account Manager in 2021. In this newly established position, Brazon-Di Fatta will help to implement best practices for onboarding and campaign management across account teams, ensuring that the firm continues…
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7 March
Summer & fall enrollment starts March 27 with priority registration at Polk State College
Tuesday, March 7, 2023 — Enrollment for the Summer 2023 Semester and the Fall 2023 Term at Polk State College will start on March 27 with priority registration for students who have completed at least 50% of their program requirements. Open enrollment will start on April 3. Currently enrolled students will be able to check the completion status of their program requirements on March 20 to determine if they are eligible…
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3 March
Orlando Watersports Complex Awarded WSIA 2023 Wake Park of the Year
Orlando, FL (March 3, 2023) – Orlando Watersports Complex is proud to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious WSIA 2023 Wake Park of the Year award. This honor is bestowed upon the wake park that exemplifies excellence in all aspects of wakeboarding, including facilities, operations, customer service, and community involvement. Orlando Watersports Complex takes pride in being a family-friendly environment where everyone can feel welcome and enjoy the thrill of watersports. The park…
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3 March
Polk State panel will kick off Women’s History Month celebration
Thursday, May 2, 2023 — Polk State College is celebrating Women’s History Month with a panel of influential women on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at noon in the Winter Haven Campus Fine Arts Theatre. The panelists include: – Zelda Abram, Chief Financial Officer for MidFlorida Credit Union – Cheryl Conley, Professor of Nursing for Polk State College – Capt. Theresa Garcia, Director of the Polk State Kenneth C. Thompson Institute of Public Safety –…
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