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New Florida Chamber Statewide Poll Shows Governor Ron DeSantis & President Donald Trump with Strong Job Approval Numbers Among Floridians

As we start 2025 as well as a new presidential administration in Washington, D.C., the most recent Florida Chamber statewide poll finds both Ron DeSantis and Donald Trump with high job approval numbers. While 56% of Florida voters approve of the job Governor DeSantis is doing, President Trump enjoys support from 51% of Florida voters who approve of the job he is doing since being elected President, The Florida Chamber’s new poll also finds Floridians…

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Florida Chamber of Commerce Unveils 2025 Florida Jobs and Competitiveness Agenda, Charting the Path for Continued Economic Growth

Tallahassee, Fl (February 10, 2025) — Today, the Florida Chamber of Commerce released its annual Florida Jobs and Competitiveness , Agenda, Where We Stand 2025, outlining legislative priorities designed to continue Florida’s economic growth and maintain its position as an international leader in business competitiveness and opportunity. Released during the 2025 Florida Chamber Legislative Fly-In, the agenda reflects input from local businesses across the state and underscores the Chamber’s commitment to securing Florida’s future. “Florida…

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Governor DeSantis Releases 2025-2026 State Budget. Here’s What You Need to Know.

Late last Sunday, Governor Ron DeSantis released the required recommended budget for Florida’s 2025-2026 fiscal year, due 30 days in advance of the start of the legislative session, beginning March 4. The Governor’s “Focus on Fiscal Responsibility Budget” recommends $115.6 billion in spending, more than $3 billion less than our current state budget. To its name, the proposed budget also includes $14.6 billion in reserves and the reduction of 741 positions. Other highlights include: A…

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Florida Chamber of Commerce Welcomes Nova Southeastern University’s Dr. Harry Moon to its Statewide Board of Directors

TALLAHASSEE, FL (February 6, 2025) – The Florida Chamber of Commerce welcomes Dr. Harry Moon, President & Chief Executive Officer of Nova Southeastern University, as the newest member of the Florida Chamber Board of Directors. His leadership and dedication to higher education and workforce development align with the Chamber’s mission to secure Florida’s future by ensuring a world-class education system and a thriving economy. “A strong education and workforce system is essential to Florida’s economic…

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The Florida Chamber Leadership Cabinet Hosts 2025 Corporate Leadership Workshop in Lake Nona, FL.

The Florida Chamber Leadership Cabinet on Safety, Health and Sustainability hosted the 2025 Corporate Leadership Workshop on Safety & Mental Health in the Workplace at the GuideWell Innovation Center in Lake Nona. This event reinforced the Leadership Cabinet’s mission to make Florida the safest, healthiest, and most sustainable state in America by equipping business leaders with strategies to enhance workplace safety and mental well-being. John Trevathan, Chair of the Florida Chamber Leadership Cabinet and VP…

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Inauguration Week Sees Floridians Officially Taking Influential Positions in Washington D.C.

On Monday, President Donald Trump was inaugurated as our 47th President and promptly released a subsequent flurry of executive actions on everything from immigration to energy and trade to artificial intelligence. That same day, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio was confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the Secretary of State, continuing the trend of Floridians taking on influential roles within the new administration. Last week, Governor Ron DeSantis announced Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody as his appointment…

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Florida Chamber Foundation to Host Annual Florida Economic Outlook & Jobs Solution Summit Featuring Experts from Banking, Real Estate, Tourism and More

TALLAHASSEE, FL (January 14, 2025) — The Florida Chamber Foundation invites business leaders, policymakers, and economic developers to register for the virtual 2025 Florida Economic Outlook & Jobs Solution Summit on Thursday, January 30, 2025, from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Key Topics Include: 2025 National Economic Outlook 2025 Florida Economic Forecast Affordable Housing Agriculture’s Economic Impact Employment Trends Federal & State Taxation Updates Innovation & Automation Manufacturing Rural Florida’s Role in Economic Growth Small Business…

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Florida Chamber-Backed Insurance Reforms Continue to Show Stabilizing Market

Late last week, a Florida District Court of Appeals issued a significant ruling on property insurance. The court upheld a lower court’s decision stating that the plaintiff organization could not sue a Florida insurer under the state’s reformed Assignment of Benefits (AOB) law. This law eliminated AOBs in property insurance cases, a legislative effort championed by the Florida Chamber. This decision further exemplifies how Florida Chamber-led lawsuit abuse reforms over the past few years have…

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Florida Chamber Leadership Cabinet Hosts 2025 Corporate Leadership Workshop on Safety & Mental Health in the Workplace

ORLANDO, FL (January 8, 2025) — The Florida Chamber Leadership Cabinet on Safety, Health, and Sustainability invites Florida’s business, EHS and HR leaders to attend the 2025 Corporate Leadership Workshop: Safety & Mental Health in the Workplace on January 28, 8:00 am-2:30 pm, in Lake Nona, FL. This one-day, in-person event will equip attendees with actionable strategies to foster safer, healthier, and more resilient workplaces. Attendees will gain: Proven strategies to reduce risks, inspire teams, and improve engagement. Leadership tools to integrate safety and mental health into the workplace. Networking opportunities with Florida’s top business professionals to exchange ideas and best practices. Aligned with the…

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Florida Prosperity Project Applauds Florida for Further Reducing Childhood Poverty: A Testament to Collaborative Action

The Florida Chamber Foundation’s analysis of the latest childhood poverty figures highlights encouraging progress in our united, business-led effort to cut Florida childhood poverty in half by 2030. The latest figures reveal that 714,768 Florida children are living in poverty, a significant decrease of 218,852 children since the launch of the Florida Prosperity Project in 2016 and a reduction of 22,799 over the last year alone. Despite the overall population of children in Florida increasing…

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Florida Chamber Foundation’s Latest State-to-State Population Migration Report Highlights Florida’s National Leadership and Key Opportunities for Future Growth

The Florida Chamber Foundation has released its latest migration report, revealing significant trends in Florida’s population growth and state-to-state migration patterns. The report, which details data on population inflow and outflow from other states, highlights Florida’s status as a national leader in net income migration, while also underscoring pressing challenges that could impact the state’s long-term growth and economic stability. According to the report, Florida gained a net total of 126,000 residents from other states…

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Florida Chamber Foundation Set to Host Annual Transportation, Growth & Infrastructure Solution Summit on December 3 in Orlando, Featuring Keynote Speaker FDOT Secretary Jared Perdue, Florida State Senator Corey Simon and More

The Solution Summit will feature dynamic discussions on essential topics including: Transportation advancements Affordable housing Resilient infrastructure Energy and water resource management Supply chain enhancements Rural economic development Improving Florida’s talent pipeline Achieving Florida 2030 Blueprint goals ORLANDO, Fla. (November 21, 2024)– The Florida Chamber Foundation invites business leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to the attend the 2024 Florida Transportation, Growth & Infrastructure Solution Summit in person or virtually on December 3, 2024, at the JW…

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Florida Chamber’s Annual Insurance Summit to Address Key Challenges in Florida’s Property, Auto, and Liability Insurance Markets, Featuring Florida Insurance Commissioner Michael Yaworsky, CFO Jimmy Patronis, Citizens Property Insurance President & CEO Tim Cerio, and More

The Florida Chamber of Commerce will host its Annual Insurance Summit from December 3-5, 2024, at the JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek. Bringing together a distinguished lineup of industry leaders, lawmakers, regulators, and insurance professionals, this year’s Summit comes at a pivotal time for Florida’s insurance landscape, which is a $9 trillion marketplace. With nearly two years since the passage of important homeowners’ insurance reform legislation and following three recent hurricanes, the Summit provides a…

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Florida’s Amendment 3 Goes Up in Smoke, While 101 of 103 Florida Chamber-Backed Candidates Win General Elections

The Florida Chamber of Commerce united the business community to help defeat Amendment 3 to keep drugs out of the Florida Constitution. Additionally, the Chamber saw general election wins for 101 of 103 Chamber-backed candidates, continuing an unmatched track record of success in recruiting, supporting and electing pro-jobs candidates. This bipartisan group of diverse candidates have committed to securing Florida’s future by focusing on free enterprise principles and job creation for their communities while working…

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Florida Chamber of Commerce Applauds Defeat of Amendment 3

The Florida Chamber of Commerce continues to be the unifying voice for business in Florida politics and tonight applauds the defeat of Amendment 3 – Adult Personal Use of Marijuana. “Amendment 3 was bad for Florida and even worse for Floridians,” said Mark Wilson, President and CEO, Florida Chamber of Commerce. “This pro-drug amendment was bad for our kids, bad for our communities, bad for our local business, and ultimately bad for Florida. The Florida…

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