Member News
Florida Chamber of Commerce member press releases/updates.
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Nov- 2023 -7 November
3 Florida Poly researchers among world’s top 2% of scientists
Florida Polytechnic University professors with advanced research in fields such as nanotechnology, rare earth element recovery, and electrical and computer engineering have been named to a prestigious list of the world’s top 2% of scientists. Dr. Ajeet Kaushik, Dr. Muhammad Rashid, Dr. Patrick Zhang are leaders in their respective fields and have actively published their work year after year, sharing their findings and expertise with the scientific world. All were recognized for both their lifetime…
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2 November
Distinguished professor’s $500,000 gift funds Florida Poly’s first endowed chair
From a modest upbringing to global recognition as a renowned leader in electrical and computer engineering, Florida Polytechnic University professor Dr. Muhammad Rashid is using his personal accomplishments to inspire and improve the future of education in his field. Together with his wife, Dr. Fatema Rashid, Rashid has donated $250,000 with a matching gift of $250,000 to create the Dr. Muhammad Harunur Rashid Chair of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department. It is Florida Poly’s…
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2 November
Coke Florida Names New Leader for Company’s Field Franchise Operations
Today, Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) announced Scott McLaughlin as Vice President, Field Franchise Operations. Scott will lead Coke Florida’s territory general management and field sales organizations, inclusive of sales and merchandising execution with local and national customers, business development, and sales capability. He will also help drive ongoing business transformation with emphasis on the company’s route-to-market evolution. “Scott has been a key leader in the development of Coke Florida’s commercial capabilities,” said Thomas…
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2 November
Lesser Law Firm ranked in 2024 Best Law Firms ®
Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC is proud to announce that we’ve been included on the list of Best Law Firms in the Best Lawyers® rankings for the 14th consecutive year. Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC is ranked in Regional Tier 1 of the 2024 Best Law Firms in the practice areas of Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs and Insurance Law. Firms included in the 2024 Best Law Firms® list are recognized for professional excellence with…
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Oct- 2023 -31 October
Floridian perceptions mixed as economic growth outpaces expectations
Consumer sentiment in Florida inched down for a second consecutive month in October to 66.2, dropping one-tenth of a point from a revised figure of 66.3 in September. Meanwhile, national consumer sentiment saw a larger drop of 4.1 points. “Inflation has fallen over the past year, the labor market has shown surprising resilience, and continued economic growth has consistently outperformed expectations. In fact, the U.S. economy grew at an annual rate of 4.9% in the…
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25 October
Florida Poly president honored as top business leader on prestigious statewide list
In his last year as Florida Polytechnic University president, Dr. Randy K. Avent was recognized once again for his exceptional leadership by statewide magazine Florida Trend. It is the fifth consecutive year Avent makes the publication’s prominent Florida 500 list, which celebrates the state’s most influential business leaders and executives across major industries. “Being selected alongside so many outstanding leaders in Florida is such a great honor and I ‘m privileged to have been in…
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24 October
UF’s Juan Gilbert honored with National Medal of Technology and Innovation
President Joe Biden honored University of Florida computer science professor Juan Gilbert at the White House today with the National Medal of Technology and Innovation for pioneering a universal voting system that makes voting more reliable and accessible for everyone and for increasing diversity in the computer science workforce. The National Medal of Technology and Innovation, or NMTI, is the nation’s highest honor for technological achievement, bestowed by the president of the United States on…
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24 October
The Oviedo Winter Springs Regional Chamber Hosts 2nd Annual Health and Wellness Fair
The Oviedo Winter Springs Regional Chamber of Commerce is proud to present their annual Health and Wellness Fair, taking place on November 9th, 2023, at the Oviedo Mall from 10 AM – 2 PM. This year’s fair will feature a diverse range of vendors showcasing products and services dedicated to promoting health and well-being. Citizens of all ages are welcome to join this event featuring vendors, raffle prizes, and screenings. Get the latest information, resources…
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19 October
Community invited to attend Sasse inauguration
On Thursday, Nov. 2, the University of Florida will host an investiture ceremony for President Ben Sasse at 3 p.m. at UF’s historic University Auditorium. “We’re incredibly excited to officially welcome and celebrate our 13th president while deepening our service mission as a public, land-grant university,” said UF Interim Provost Scott Angle. “This is a time for everyone in the UF community to celebrate, embrace fresh possibilities, and unite around one of the key purposes…
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10 October
Nathaniel P. Ford, Sr., 2024 Sharon D. Banks Award for Humanitarian Leadership in Transportation Recipient
The Sharon D. Banks Award is a biennial award established in memory of Sharon D. Banks, the former General Manager of AC Transit in Oakland, California, and chaired the TRB Executive Committee in 1998. She passed away in 1999. The award recognizes innovative and successful leadership in people-oriented initiatives in transportation, sustained over an extended period, that exemplify Banks’ ideals of humanity and service. The 2024 Sharon D. Banks Award recipient is Nathaniel P. Ford,…
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5 October
Florida Semiconductor Institute to help lead state in critical chips sector
The University of Florida’s Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering announced today the establishment of the Florida Semiconductor Institute, a campus- and state-wide coordinating hub to provide intellectual and technological leadership for semiconductors in the 21st Century. The federal government is investing billions of dollars in efforts to bring semiconductor manufacturing back to the United States and to advance domestic research in chip technology. The newly launched Florida Semiconductor Institute, or FSI, is poised to boost…
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4 October
Nemours Children’s Health and Jim & Tabitha Furyk Foundation Partner to Make this School Year Hunger-Free for Local Children
Nemours Children’s Health, Jacksonville and the Jim & Tabitha Furyk Foundation have partnered to make a donation that clears a years-long waiting list at existing Blessings in a Backpack schools with a critical need. The expanded support will provide healthy weekend food for 880 children in Northeast Florida during the 2023-2024 school year. Millions of students nationwide get food during the school week through federal meal programs. However, many struggle with food insecurity on the…
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3 October
President Sasse announces strategic funding awardees
An expansion of outdoor wireless connectivity on campus, a program using augmented reality for certifying new teachers, a neurotechnology lab, astrobiology experiments, and a “Gulf Scholars” program are among 19 new projects receiving strategic funding through a program aimed at advancing the student experience and interdisciplinary scholarship at the University of Florida, UF President Ben Sasse announced today. “When we asked campus leadership to come up with their best ideas for how to use this…
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3 October
Floridian consumer sentiment retreats as perceptions of personal economic conditions decline
Consumer sentiment in Florida dropped 1.2 points in September to 66.3, down from a revised figure of 67.5 in August. Similarly, national sentiment declined 1.4 points. “The decline in September is not unexpected, as this month’s reading reflects the impact of Hurricane Idalia, which made landfall on August 30 in Florida’s Big Bend region, resulting in business closures, agricultural production losses, and property damage. These economic disruptions are not expected to have a lasting effect…
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2 October
Florida Poly advances campus growth with Gary C. Wendt Engineering Building
Florida Polytechnic University revealed on Monday the modern design and functionality of the new Gary C. Wendt Engineering Building, a 40,000-square-foot academic facility that will begin construction next spring. The $15-million, two-story building will house research and development labs for a variety of engineering disciplines, staff and faculty offices, collaboration spaces, and a conference room. The facility will also feature an open courtyard on the exterior, which will connect to the Barnett Applied Research Center,…
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