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Jul- 2021 -14 July
Florida Chamber Foundation’s New Jacksonville Metro Skills Report Identifies and Evaluates Workforce Skills Gaps in the Jacksonville Metro Market
TALLAHASSEE, FL (July 14, 2021)— As Florida’s economy continues to grow and diversify, talent is key. Florida currently has more jobs looking for people than people looking for jobs. Solving our future talent needs now is the right path. In Florida, we have 528,300 open jobs looking for people and only 503,000 Floridians actively looking for jobs. Future economic development and diversification depends on matching the right skills with the right job opportunities. Targeting workforce…
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8 July
Baskerville-Donovan’s Fred Donovan, Jr. Appointed as Regional Chair of Pensacola/Destin Region of the Florida Chamber of Commerce
(TALLAHASSEE, Fla.) July 8, 2021 — Fred Donovan, Jr., Executive Vice President of Baskerville-Donovan, Inc. has been appointed Regional Advancement Chair for the Pensacola/Destin region of the Florida Chamber of Commerce. The region, made up of Florida Chamber member businesses from Escambia, Santa Rosa and Okaloosa counties, needs to create 50,392 net new jobs by 2030 to prepare the region for future growth and opportunity. “Fred is a recognized leader and job creator in Northeast…
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7 July
Nautique Boat Company’s Greg Meloon Named to Florida Chamber Safety Council Advisory Board
TALLAHASSEE, FL (July 7, 2021)— Nautique Boat Company President Greg Meloon is the newest Florida Chamber Safety Council Advisory Board member. “The Florida Chamber Safety Council Advisory Board guides the vision and strategy behind creating national standards for workplace safety, implementing first-in-the-nation programs to prevent injuries, reduce operational costs, and improve production, performance and corporate culture,” said Florida Chamber Safety Council President Katie Yeutter. “Greg’s leadership, and his track record of safety in manufacturing, adds…
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7 July
Florida Institute for Political Leadership Launches First of its Kind Statewide Database of Upcoming Elections
TALLAHASSEE, FL – July 7, 2021 – The Florida Institute for Political Leadership (FIPL) has created a first of its kind comprehensive database of local elections across Florida to help Floridians take the next step in their political career. FIPL offers free access to this database using a new search feature under the “Elections” tab on its fipl.org website (www.fipl.org/elections). The tool, a first ever in Florida and offered exclusively by FIPL, allows users to…
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Jun- 2021 -29 June
New Florida Chamber Foundation Research Project Unveils First-of-its-Kind Workforce Needs Study and Skills Gap Analysis
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (June 29, 2021)— As the Florida Chamber Foundation works to achieve the goals outlined in its Florida 2030 Blueprint and grow from the 17th to the 10th largest economy in the world by 2030, Florida’s workforce needs to continue evolving to meet the needs of the future of Florida and its job creators. To help Florida job creators, educators, lawmakers, job seekers, students and residents forge a path forward to creating the workforce…
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29 June
Small Business Council Spotlight – Dr. Jonathan Reed, Strategy First Consulting Group
What does your business do? We help small to medium-size businesses develop strategy, management processes, and talent like a Fortune 500 company. What’s your biggest concern as a small business owner/operator? I am concerned about the polarized political climate in the U.S. and the volatility it has created for my small business clients. It seems like new rules, regulations, executive orders, and lawsuits are being filed almost daily, now at the state level in addition…
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23 June
Nic Carter Joins Florida Chamber of Commerce to Head Up Insurance Services Division for Chamber Members
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (June 23, 2021)— In keeping with its board driven, six-year strategic plan, the Florida Chamber of Commerce today announced the launch of a new Insurance Division that will be offering a suite of insurance options for its members under the group benefits and property & casualty umbrellas. The Chamber’s new division will be providing solutions for Chamber members in areas from life and health to workers compensation insurance and other areas of insurance…
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23 June
Senate President Wilton Simpson Awarded Florida Chamber of Commerce 2021 Most Valuable Legislator
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (June 23, 2021)— The Florida Chamber of Commerce has awarded Senate President Wilton Simpson with the 2021 Most Valuable Legislator (MVL) award. Leadership has consequences and with President Simpson’s unwavering leadership, the Florida Chamber of Commerce had 22 legislative priorities make it to Governor DeSantis’ desk this Session. Some key examples why President Simpson has been awarded the Florida Chamber’s MVL include his leadership in the passage of COVID-19 liability protections for Florida…
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22 June
Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Hosting Online Campaign School & Community Leadership Training June 22 – 24
SARASOTA, FL – The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Florida Institute for Political Leadership (FIPL), an initiative by the Florida Chamber of Commerce, is hosting a virtual Campaign School & Community Leadership Training June 22 – 24, from 5:30pm – 8:00pm. This no-cost and nonpartisan 3-day program is open to everyone and recommended for elected officials, current or future candidates, campaign workers, and anyone interested in serving in an appointed position. As…
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21 June
City Furniture’s George Zamora Joins Florida Chamber Safety Council Advisory Board
TALLAHASSEE, FL (June 21, 2021)— The Florida Chamber Safety Council today announced City Furniture’s Director of Safety George Zamora has officially joined its statewide Advisory Board. “Creating a culture of safety is so much more than simply having safety protocols in place,” said Florida Chamber Safety Council President Katie Yeutter. “The Florida Chamber Safety Council’s Advisory Board plays a leadership role in moving the needle towards making Florida the safest, healthiest and most sustainable state…
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18 June
Florida Chamber of Commerce Releases 2021 Legislative Report Card
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (June 18, 2021)— The Florida Chamber of Commerce today released its official 2021 Florida Chamber Legislative Report Card, showcasing grades earned by all 160 legislators in the Florida House and Senate based on their votes during the 2021 Legislative Session. “Florida’s economy won with the Florida Chamber-backed, pro-jobs policy passed during the 2021 Legislative Session,” said Florida Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Mark Wilson. “The actions taken by Governor DeSantis and Florida’s…
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16 June
Florida Chamber Foundation adds Under 12-Year-Old Population Poverty Rates by Zip Code to www.TheFloridaGapMap.org
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (June 16, 2021)– The Florida Chamber Foundation’s Florida Gap Map now takes America’s first detailed look at childhood poverty by zip code and helps business leaders better understand where the challenges lie within age groups with the tool’s newest enhancement, adding poverty rates and numbers by zip code for Florida’s under 12-year-old population. Florida has 983 zip codes and over half of Florida’s 829,342 children in poverty live in only 15% of Florida’s…
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15 June
Nemours Children’s Health Named Newest Florida Chamber Foundation Statewide Community Development Partner
TALLAHASSEE, FL (June 15, 2021)— The Florida Chamber Foundation today announced Nemours Children’s Health’s expanded efforts as the newest Florida Chamber Foundation Community Development Partner. The Florida Chamber Foundation’s Community Development Partnership (CDP) Council is a group of thought-leaders and strategic partners from across Florida who have extensive reach and significant impact on their communities. These companies believe in putting the long term over the short term and these forward-thinking individuals and companies…
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15 June
Florida’s Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis And The Florida Cabinet Officially Recognize June As Florida Safety Month
TALLAHASSEE, FL (June 15, 2021)— Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis and the Florida Cabinet today presented the Florida Chamber Safety Council with an important Safety Resolution at the June Cabinet meeting, officially recognizing June as the official safety month in Florida. Founded in June 2020, the Florida Chamber Safety Council serves as the official state chapter of the National Safety Council and is Florida’s leading provider of workplace safety trainings while working to promote policies,…
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9 June
Florida Currently has MORE Jobs Looking for People Than People Looking for Jobs
Florida is at a crossroads, and as we continue uniting the business community to ensure the right things happen in Florida, I am writing this afternoon with breaking news surrounding Florida’s workforce crisis. As you know, we track key Florida metrics tied to reaching our Florida 2030 Blueprint goals on the TheFloridaScorecard.org — and as of this morning, Florida currently has MORE jobs looking for people, than people looking for jobs. This is obviously unsustainable.…
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