Member News
Florida Chamber of Commerce member press releases/updates.
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Jul- 2023 -12 July
Is Florida’s rental market really cooling off?
July 11, 2023 — National reports indicate that rent growth is declining and the market is shifting in tenants’ favor. But in Florida, it may still be some time before prices level off or decrease. With continuing population growth, Florida is an extreme version of what is happening in several strong rental markets in the country, said Anne Ray, manager of the Florida Housing Data Clearinghouse at UF’s Shimberg Center for Housing Studies. “A…
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12 July
Saint- Gobain Announces $235 Million Expansion of its Certainteed Gypsum Facility in Palatka, Florida, More than Doubling Production Capacity and Creating Over 100 New Jobs
Saint-Gobain North America, through its building products subsidiary CertainTeed Interior Products Group, today announced plans to invest $235 million over the next two years to expand its CertainTeed gypsum manufacturing facility in Palatka, Florida, more than doubling the production capacity of the existing manufacturing plant and creating over 100 new, permanent jobs. The expansion of manufacturing and warehouse space in Palatka, which is strategically located near the Port of Jacksonville, comes as Saint-Gobain continues…
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12 July
Moving Forward Together: An Update from Winter Springs Commissioner Victoria Colangelo
WINTER SPRINGS, FL, USA , June 30, 2023/EINPresswire.com/ — Victoria Colangelo’s victory in the City Commissioner District 2 seat brought a spotlight to Winter Springs, Florida, precipitating a much-needed period of scrutiny and change over the past six months. Her election brought about an audit by the Seminole County Clerk’s office, which revealed substantial shifts in the city’s allocation of sales tax revenue, initially earmarked for infrastructure enhancements. It showed that funds were diverted to…
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12 July
Florida Goodwill-Suncoast Launches Associate Communication Survey
Florida Goodwill-Suncoast has launched a survey to gain insight to the best platforms to utilize for associate communication across multiple retail locations. As we all know, workforce engagement and communication is so important in our ever changing labor market. We value your feedback to help shape Florida’s workforce. Thank you in advance, and please click here to take this short survey.
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10 July
Governor appoints Barnhart & Troutman, reappoints Littleton, Barnett & Ross to Polk State District Board of Trustees
Thursday, July 6, 2023 — Governor Ron DeSantis has reappointed Greg Littleton, Ashley Bell Barnett, and Cindy Hartley Ross to the Polk State College District Board of Trustees and announced newly appointed trustees, Ann Barnhart and Ashley Troutman. They will serve alongside Vice Chair Teresa V. Martinez who was reappointed in 2021. Littleton is the current Board Chair and is a Polk State College Distinguished Alumnus having graduated from the College in 1987. He is…
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10 July
CEO of Central Credit Union of Florida/Tallahassee Leon Credit Union Recognized as League of Southeastern Credit Unions Professional of the Year
ORLANDO, FLORIDA, June 16, 2023 – Last night at the League of Southeastern Credit Unions annual conference and expo, Lisa Brown, President and CEO of Central Credit Union of Florida and Tallahassee Leon Credit Union was recognized as the League’s 2022 Professional of the Year for the state of Florida. “We are excited to honor Lisa Brown with the Professional of the Year award as she has been instrumental in creating and growing community…
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6 July
Lake City – Columbia County Chamber of Commerce Welcomes 12 New Members in Second Quarter
LAKE CITY, FL., July 6, 2023, – The Lake City – Columbia County Chamber of Commerce welcomed 12 new members in the second quarter of 2023. New members include: Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group / Chani Walker, Brooks Rehabilitation Home Health Care, Canal Coffee Company, Florida Roof Masters, Fresh Prints Miami, Fundamental Therapy Solutions, Hi Tone Fitness, Palm and Pine Boutique, Phish Tales Bar & Grill, Smoothie King, Southern Sisters Boutique & Embroidery, Vera Salon.…
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5 July
Floridian sentiment ticks upward along with national consumer outlook
Consumer sentiment in Florida ticked up for a second consecutive month in June to 69.3, an increase of two-tenths of a point from a revised figure of 69.1 in May. Meanwhile, national consumer sentiment rose 5.2 points. “The increase in June’s confidence is largely driven by Floridians’ anticipation of national economic conditions in the long run. Nevertheless, it is worth noting that Floridians’ views on discretionary spending intentions have been trending upward and have reached…
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Jun- 2023 -30 June
USF and Truist Foundation to launch smart manufacturing certificate program in East Tampa
June 23, 2023 The University of South Florida (USF) and Truist Foundation are addressing the talent and workforce needs of the manufacturing industry through an onsite certificate program in East Tampa. To facilitate this multiyear effort that will benefit local residents and small to large manufacturers, Truist Foundation has awarded the University of South Florida Foundation a $684,000 grant, the foundation’s largest gift to the USF Foundation to date. With Truist’s support, USF is developing…
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29 June
Chamber Insider Spotlight: Mosaic
Sarah Fedorchuk serves as Mosaic’s Vice President-Government and Public Affairs. Mosaic is the world’s leading integrated producer of phosphate and potash. Mosaic’s Florida operations employ approximately 3,000 people who are responsible for providing two-thirds of the phosphate fertilizer used by farmers across North America. Mosaic’s total economic impact to Florida is $3 billion dollars annually. What is one thing Floridians may not know about your industry? In everything we do, we’re committed to our…
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29 June
Unlocking Opportunities: How the CareerSource Florida Network Supports and Benefits Employers
In today’s competitive business landscape, finding and retaining top talent is crucial for success. That’s where CareerSource Florida, in collaboration with its network of local workforce development boards, can assist and benefit both job seekers and employers through a range of valuable services at no cost. CareerSource Florida understands that finding the right candidates is challenging and time-consuming. Our network of business and economic development professionals offers comprehensive recruitment services, including job posting platforms, candidate…
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29 June
Blink Charging Expands Electric Vehicle Charging Accessibility by Incorporating NACS Into Entire Product Line
Miami Beach, Fla., June 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Blink Charging Co. (NASDAQ: BLNK) (“Blink” or the “Company”), a leading global manufacturer, owner, operator and provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and services, has announced it is fully committed to meeting the EV charging needs of drivers, regardless of vehicle model, by incorporating both the North America Charging Standard (NACS) and Combined Charging System (CCS) into Blink’s state-of-the-art line of charging products. With plans for additional…
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26 June
UF named one of Money magazine’s ‘Best Colleges in America’
June 22, 2023 — The University of Florida (UF) has been named a “5-star college” – the highest rating available – by Money magazine’s “Best Colleges in America 2023” list. UF was the only Florida institution included in the list. Money recently debuted a new star rating system, listing only 34 colleges across the country as “5-star.” To find colleges that combine quality and affordability, Money analyzed dozens of data points, including graduation rates, cost…
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23 June
Longer ballots reduce voter participation, study shows
June 22, 2023 — When it comes time to vote, you may think having more candidate options is better. But that’s not necessarily the case. Andrew Janusz, assistant professor in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Florida, and his co-authors tested the idea using data from real elections to measure voter participation. The study shows that when the candidate field is crowded, voters are more likely to sit out than…
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23 June
Lake City – Columbia County Chamber of Commerce Announces Return of Legislative Breakfast
LAKE CITY, FL., June 20, 2023, – The Lake City – Columbia County Chamber of Commerce’s “Legislative Breakfast” will return after a multi-year hiatus. The event is to take place on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, beginning at 8am at The Blanche in Lake City Florida. “As an organization, it’s extremely important that we advocate with our elected officials on behalf of members, especially when it comes to issues affecting their business and our overall…
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