Member News
Florida Chamber of Commerce member press releases/updates.
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Feb- 2024 -26 February
Florida Poly boosts graduate opportunities with higher stipends, program enhancements
Florida Polytechnic University is aiming to attract the brightest STEM graduate school candidates in the state through recent enhancements to its graduate program. The updated program increases the graduate assistantship stipend amount for thesis-track students from $2,400 to $4,000 per semester. “With this change, our graduate programs now offer some of the most competitive stipend packages in the state,” said Emily Lowers, graduate program coordinator. The students also have their graduate tuition waived. With about…
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16 February
All Correct Craft Brands Win Customer Service Awards
Every Correct Craft boat and engine company won the 2023 Marine Industry Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) Award, highlighting their dedication to excellent customer service. The awards were announced at the 2024 Discover Boating® Miami International Boat Show® Industry Breakfast. To qualify, boat and engine manufacturers must achieve a customer satisfaction score of 90 percent or higher from buyers of new boats or engines between January 1, 2023, and December 31, 2023. New boat buyers are…
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15 February
JAXPORT Outlines Initiatives That Position Jacksonville for Continued Cargo Volume Growth
During today’s State of the Port address, Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) Chief Executive Officer Eric Green outlined major growth initiatives currently underway in and around port terminals that are positioning Jacksonville for future cargo volume growth. Hosted by the Propeller Club of the United States – Port of Jacksonville, State of the Port provided updates on JAXPORT’s infrastructure projects, business opportunities, and supply chain trends impacting Northeast Florida’s maritime industry to a crowd of more…
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15 February
Coke Florida Promotes System Veteran to Commercial Planning Role
Today, Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) announced the promotion of Jeremie Hayford to Vice President, Planning – Commercial Operations. Jeremie has nearly 20 years of experience in the Coca-Cola System with expertise and capabilities in operations planning, forecasting, project management, and logistics and operations management. He joined Coke Florida, the sixth largest Coca-Cola bottler in the United States, in 2017. “Commercial planning is a key, enabling capability in our business. We are pleased to…
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13 February
Correct Craft Announces Leadership Changes At Pleasurecraft Engine Group, Velvet Drive Transmissions, and Indmar Marine Engines
Correct Craft is pleased to announce strategic leadership changes within its subsidiaries, Pleasurecraft Engine Group, Velvet Drive Transmissions, and Indmar Marine Engines, in preparation for accelerated growth. Trey Thurman, a seasoned veteran with 22 years of experience in the marine industry and 17 years at Pleasurecraft, has been appointed President of Pleasurecraft Engine Group. In his new role, Thurman will oversee global operations and drive continued innovation within the Pleasurecraft brands. Trey Thurman remarked, “I…
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13 February
Celebrate in Tallahassee with the Florida Gators
This Valentine’s Day, expect to see orange and blue complementing the roses in the halls of the Florida Capitol. The University of Florida’s annual Gator Day, set for Feb. 14, will highlight UF’s academic excellence, research advancements, and national impact for the Florida Legislature, other statewide audiences, and the general public. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Florida Capitol’s first three floors will feature displays and information tables from various academic units, research centers…
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13 February
Tee Up for Good at the “FORE The Village Golf Tournament” To Benefit Homeless Youth April 18, 2024
IMPOWER is calling all golfers to its inaugural “FORE The Village Golf Tournament” on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at Top Golf Lake Mary, 1010 Greenwood Blvd, Lake Mary, FL 32746. Proceeds will benefit The Village, an IMPOWER program, which provides 16 beds of transitional housing for former foster youth and homeless young adults, 18-24, along with other community-based supportive housing services to keep vulnerable young people from slipping into homelessness. Along with an evening of…
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13 February
Florida Poly celebrates 3rd student residential building with ‘topping out’ ceremony
Construction of Florida Polytechnic University’s third student residential building reached a significant milestone this week. The University held a “topping out” ceremony at the construction site on Tuesday, Feb. 13, to celebrate, with attendees signing the final steel beam of the structure before workers fastened it into place at the top of Residence Hall III. The next phase of the project will begin with the installation of exterior skin, followed by the building’s interior features.…
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12 February
Polk State College to host open house events March 26 and April 4
Polk State College will host open house events on the Winter Haven Campus on March 26 and on the Lakeland Campus on April 4. Prospective students and families are invited to tour campuses, meet faculty and staff, learn about academic programs and student life, complete college applications, receive assistance with applying for financial aid, enter to win scholarships, and more. Open house on the Winter Haven Campus on March 26 will take place from 5…
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12 February
Port Canaveral Expands Cargo Handling Capacities with Addition of Second Mobile Harbor Crane
Port Canaveral welcomed a new addition to its landside cargo operations with the arrival of a second mobile harbor crane, marking a significant expansion in the Port’s ability to handle an increasingly diverse cargo portfolio. Standing tall at 320 feet, the Liebherr “LHM 600 evo 6” is the second mobile harbor crane acquired by the Port, joining the Liebherr LHM 600 evo 5, which was placed into service in January 2019. “We have a commitment to…
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8 February
UF ramps up computer science education for K-12 teachers
University of Florida researchers and educators are spearheading a transformative approach to computer science education, providing Florida teachers with the skills to prepare students for a world driven by technological innovations. The CSEveryone team at UF has guided more than 300 educators, and thousands of K-12 students across the state have been impacted. Launched in 2021 with the support of Kenneth C. Griffin, founder and chief executive officer of Citadel and founder of Griffin Catalyst,…
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7 February
Rita Case Wins Prestigious TIME Dealer of the Year Award
Rita Case, president and CEO of Rick Case Automotive Group, the nation’s largest female owned and operated automotive dealer group in America, received the 55th Annual TIME Dealer of the Year Award, one of the automotive industry’s most prestigious and highest honors for a dealer. Rita is only the fifth woman to be named TIME Dealer of the Year. Nominated by members of the Automotive Trade Association Executives, Rita represented the Florida Automobile Dealers Association…
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6 February
James Donnelly, Founder And Chairman Of Castle Group, To Receive 2024 Horatio Alger Award
Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc., a nonprofit educational organization honoring the achievements of outstanding individuals and encouraging youth to pursue their dreams through higher education, today announced that P. James Donnelly, founder and chairman of Castle Group, has been selected for membership in this prestigious organization. Mr. Donnelly joins 10 other exceptional business, civic and cultural leaders from across North America in receiving 2024 honors. For more than 75 years, the Horatio Alger Award has been annually bestowed upon esteemed individuals who have…
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2 February
University of Florida researchers unlock new frontiers in brain tumor treatments
As a physician-scientist and cancer researcher at the University of Florida, Duane Mitchell, M.D., Ph.D., is providing hope for patients in an area where there is often little: treatment for malignant brain tumors. By pioneering several novel brain tumor immunotherapies, which have been translated into first-in-human clinical trials and multicenter phase two studies, Mitchell is advancing some of the most groundbreaking brain tumor treatments in the country. Throughout the past decade, researchers at the Preston…
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2 February
PNC Bank Launches Mobile Branch in South Florida
PNC Bank officially debuts its mobile branch program in South Florida this week, underscoring its commitment to the community by making banking easier and more accessible for unbanked and underbanked residents. “As many as one in four South Florida households lack a bank account or adequate access to essential financial services, such as credit and loans, which creates a barrier to financial stability and economic mobility,” said Cressman Bronson, PNC regional president for Southeast Florida.…
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