Member News
Florida Chamber of Commerce member press releases/updates.
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Apr- 2024 -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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Mar- 2024 -27 March
Heart of Gold: Rita Case Reaches Milestone Million-Dollar Mark in Donations to American Heart Association
As part of the ongoing commitment to and involvement in the community, Rita Case, along with the Rick Case Automotive Group, celebrated $1 million in donations to the American Heart Association (AHA), joining the select group of philanthropists in the organization’s Heart and Torch Circle within the Cor Vitae Society. The announcement was made during the recent Broward Heart Walk. Rita and her husband Rick laid the foundation for the Heart Walk and have continually…
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21 March
Polk State teacher education program is coming to Winter Haven Campus
Aspiring teachers will now have the opportunity to pursue Polk State College’s Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education on the Winter Haven Campus with the expansion of the highly reputable program to East Polk County. Classes will start in August 2024; open enrollment will begin on June 10. The Polk State Education Program will be hosting information sessions: Wednesday, April 10, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on the Winter Haven Campus in WST 126,…
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15 March
UF extends enrollment confirmation deadline to May 15
The University of Florida is extending the enrollment confirmation deadline for first-year students due to delays in universities receiving financial aid data from the federal government. UF acknowledges the critical role finances play in the college selection process. Consequently, the deadline extension was made to better support students and their families. Prospective students admitted for fall 2024 will now have until May 15 to accept their admissions offers. The previous deadline was May 1. Earlier…
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14 March
Gary Lesser honored with Stubbs Professionalism Award
A “consummate professional whose entire legal career has been defined by his personal professional conduct,” Managing Partner Gary S. Lesser was honored by his peers on March 8 with the Palm Beach County Bar Association’s Sidney A. Stubbs Professionalism Award. Attorneys Patricia Leonard and Alexcia Cox presented Lesser with the award in front of hundreds of attorneys and judges at a luncheon during the Palm Beach County Bar Association’s 2024 Bench Bar Conference. “I think…
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11 March
THE PLAYERS Championship partners with Nemours Children’s Health to provide a fun-filled week of activities for kids in 2024
THE PLAYERS Championship will once again partner with Nemours Children’s Health, the tournament’s Youth Sponsor, to host the highly popular Kid Zone and Autograph Zones. Located steps away from the main entrance and fan shop, the Kid Zone presented by Nemours Children’s Health is open to the public from March 12-17 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The venue features a coloring wall, life-size operation surgery game and photo booth among other activities, giving kids…
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8 March
UF Lastinger Center’s New Worlds Reading Initiative distributes 5 million books
In just over two years, New Worlds Reading has shipped more than 5 million books to eligible students throughout the state. The initiative has served more than 320,000 children and, as of July 2023, has expanded to serve eligible children enrolled in Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) programs. “This incredible achievement is a huge victory for Florida students and families,” said Phil Poekert, Ph.D., the director of the University of Florida Lastinger Center for Learning, which is…
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5 March
Thomas Howell Ferguson P.A. CPAs (THF) Wins Clearly Rated’s 2024 Best of Accounting Award For Service Excellence
Thomas Howell Ferguson P.A. CPAs (THF), a leading accounting firm, announced today that they have won the Best of Accounting Award for providing superior service to their clients. ClearlyRated’s Best of Accounting® Award winners have proven to be industry leaders in service quality based entirely on ratings provided by their clients. On average, clients of 2024 Best of Accounting winners are 50% more likely to be satisfied than those who work with non-winning firms. THF…
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Feb- 2024 -29 February
UF law students provide legal assistance for veterans
More than 30 years after fighting in the Gulf War, U.S. Marine Raymond Czyzewski continues to experience debilitating symptoms from exposure to burn pits and inhaling oil field smoke. Czyzewski appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims after the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) rated him only 50% disabled, denying that the injuries and illnesses he experienced were linked to his time in the service. The Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program in…
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29 February
Eglin Federal Credit Union Named the 2023 Large Business of the Year by the Walton Area Chamber of Commerce
Eglin Federal Credit Union was named the 2023 Large Business of the Year by the Walton Area Chamber of Commerce at their Annual Chamber Awards Gala hosted this year by the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa on Feb. 9, 2024. “We are extremely honored to be named the 2023 Large Business of the Year by the Walton Area Chamber of Commerce,” said EFCU President/CEO Jerry Williams. “Last year, our senior management team were…
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