Member News
Florida Chamber of Commerce member press releases/updates.
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Apr- 2024 -25 April
UF engineering professor elected to The American Academy of Arts and Sciences
The American Academy of Arts and Sciences has elected University of Florida computer science professor and National Medal of Technology and Innovation (NMTI) laureate Juan E. Gilbert, Ph.D. as a 2024 Academy member. The Academy, founded in 1780 by John Adams and John Hancock, elects leaders from all disciplines that work together to solve the problems that our nation faces and believes in cultivating a membership of innovators across all fields of arts and sciences.…
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22 April
Nemours Children’s Health, Jacksonville Appoints Andrew Stec, MD, as Chief Medical Officer
Nemours Children’s Health, Jacksonville announces the appointment of Andrew Stec, MD, as Vice President, Chief Medical Officer (CMO). Effective May 1, Dr. Stec will transition from his current role of Vice Chair of the Department of Surgery to CMO. “After an extensive external and internal search, and vetting of the most qualified candidates, we are fortunate to have recruited a leader from within Nemours Children’s,” said Michael Erhard, MD, North Florida Region President, Nemours Children’s…
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22 April
Coke Florida Celebrates Earth Day with Statewide Sustainability and Conservation Activities
Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) recognizes the global celebration of Earth Day 2024 with activities organized throughout its 18-territory market focused on the environmental well-being of communities. The company’s associates accumulated more than 300 volunteer hours, demonstrating an ongoing commitment and responsibility to the environment. During the month of April, Coke Florida partnered with environmentally conscious organizations, including Keep Florida Beautiful affiliates, Busch Gardens® Tampa Bay, and Miami-Dade County, among others. Read Press Release:…
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19 April
University of Florida scientist to fly on Blue Origin suborbital mission
University of Florida Distinguished Professor Rob Ferl will be the first NASA-funded academic researcher to conduct an experiment as part of a commercial space crew on an upcoming mission of Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket. Ferl, who is also director of UF’s new space institute, has spent his career studying how biology responds to spaceflight, progressing from experiments in his Gainesville lab to parabolic flight tests to projects on the space shuttle and the International…
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18 April
TECO: NATIONAL LINEWORKER DAY
Florida electrical lineworkers got a shoutout from TECO this week as part of “National Lineworker Appreciation Day.” “Time and time again, the lineworkers at Tampa Electric stand ready to repair lines and restore power to Floridians after disaster strikes. And we are no stranger to natural disasters. As hurricane season approaches, let lineworkers across our state know how appreciated and valued they are by thanking them on your social media channels,” TECO said in a…
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18 April
American Association for the Advancement of Science honors 12 UF faculty as Lifetime Fellows
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the world’s largest general scientific society and publisher of the Science family of journals, has elected 12 faculty from the University of Florida to its newest class. The honor, which includes alumni such as Thomas Edison and W.E.B. DuBois, is among the most distinguished in the scientific community and recognizes extraordinary impact and achievement across disciplines, from research, teaching, and technology, to administration in academia, industry…
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16 April
UF partners with Safe Schools For Alex to unveil enhanced school safety dashboard
The most comprehensive school safety dashboard in the country is now available, thanks to a collaboration between the University of Florida and Safe Schools For Alex. Designed to help reduce violence on school campuses by providing timely access to critical school safety data, the dashboard currently serves millions of students, parents, educators, and policy makers throughout Florida. The concept is a model for the development of future dashboards nationwide. The data includes rates of violence…
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16 April
Dr. G. Devin Stephenson selected as next president of Florida Polytechnic University
The Florida Polytechnic University Board of Trustees announced the selection of Dr. G. Devin Stephenson as the next president of the University. The announcement followed a vote by the Board during a public meeting on Monday, April 15. Stephenson, who currently serves as president of Northwest Florida State College, will become Florida Poly’s second president, pending confirmation by the Board of Governors. Stephenson was one of five finalists selected by the University’s Presidential Search Committee,…
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9 April
Engineering students solve soldiers’ problem at lightning speed
It started as a class project for University of Florida senior engineering students, and it became a viable solution for soldiers who needed an easier, faster, and safer way to camouflage their vehicles on the battlefield. Students from Matthew J. Traum’s mechanical engineering capstone course received real-world training last year when they partnered with peers at Georgia Institute of Technology and the Civil-Military Innovation Institute, or CMI2, to design and produce a vehicle camouflage deployer…
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9 April
Eglin Federal Credit Union partners with Okaloosa County School District to bring financial literacy to high schools
Eglin Federal Credit Union and the Okaloosa County School District teamed up to bring financial literacy to high school students. Approximately 60 high school students from the 9th to 12th grades participated in lessons facilitated by Eglin Federal Credit Union’s VP Membership and Community Development, Neko Stubblefield, at Crestview High School April 9. The personal financial literacy course covers a wide range of topics, from opening a checking or savings account to planning for retirement.…
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5 April
Lake City – Columbia County Chamber of Commerce and Columbia County Economic Development Announce Inaugural Economic Development Week
The Lake City – Columbia County Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Columbia County Economic Development Office announce the inaugural “Columbia County Economic Development Week.” Taking place from May 6-10, the week will start with a free breakfast seminar on the economic development process, tours at various sites throughout the county and will conclude with a ticketed lunch for key stakeholders, investors and community partners. Jennifer Daniels, Columbia County Economic Development Director states, “The…
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5 April
Wells Fargo and IDEAS For Us Build Community Garden at Affordable Housing Space, Boca Club
On Thursday, April 4, volunteers from Wells Fargo and IDEAS For Us built a community garden at Boca Club, an affordable housing space owned by the Orlando Neighborhood Improvement Corporation. As part of the community garden event, volunteers installed multiple garden beds, planted fruit trees, and provided free garden education.
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3 April
Broward Estates Elementary School Students Go Sole-Searching
Students in underserved Broward County public schools continue to receive brand new athletic shoes, thanks to Rita Case, President and CEO of Rick Case Automotive Group, who is the founding sponsor and chief fundraiser of the Soles4Souls 4EveryKid program in Broward County. Most recently, Case led her Rick Case Cares team in volunteering to help every student at Broward Estates Elementary in Fort Lauderdale go “sole”-searching for that perfect pair of sneakers. Students walked…
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2 April
Lake City – Columbia County Chamber of Commerce Welcomes 14 New Members in First Quarter
The Lake City – Columbia County Chamber of Commerce welcomed 14 new members in the first quarter of 2024. New members include: Access Wellness Healthcare, Atlantic Title Firm of North Florida, Balanced Brand Apparel LLC Catholic Charities Bureau Lake City Regional Office, Engel & Volkers Gainesville, Errand Girl Express, Joshua Daniel Productions, Kona Ice, Palms Medical Group – Lake City East, Potter Landscaping, S & S Mowers, TMT Roofing, Teen Challenge of Florida, The Woods…
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2 April
Florida consumer sentiment tumbles despite positive national outlook
Following five consecutive monthly increases, consumer sentiment among Floridians dipped 2.1 points in March to 72, down from a revised figure of 74.1 in February. This decline contrasts with the national consumer sentiment, which increased 2.5 points. “The drop in consumer sentiment was largely driven by Floridians’ views on their personal financial situation a year from now, which plummeted sharply in March. Additionally, expectations about the country’s economy over the next year dropped as well.…
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