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Feb- 2021 -11 February
Florida Chamber Safety Council Launches Effort to Promote Mental Wellness, Hosts Statewide Webinar
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. February 11, 2021 — In its quest to make Florida the safest, healthiest and most sustainable state in America, the Florida Chamber Safety Council today launched a comprehensive mental wellness initiative including a series of videos in partnership with Safety Council Advisory Board Member AdventHealth and a statewide webinar with national mental health expert Dr. Aaron Weiner in response to the profound impact COVID-19 has had on both mental health and addictive behaviors.…
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10 February
The Florida Chamber of Commerce and Veterans Florida Launch Florida SkillBridge Coalition
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. February 10, 2021 — The Florida Chamber of Commerce and Veterans Florida today announced the launch of Florida SkillBridge coalition, a coalition of industry partners aimed at providing assistance for transitioning servicemembers and employers into Florida’s growing workforce. The coalition will promote the Department of Defense (DOD) SkillBridge Program to employers and transitioning servicemembers across Florida, assist businesses in obtaining DOD SkillBridge approval for skilled workforce training, as well as train, retain, and…
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2 February
Florida Chamber of Commerce Reveals 2021 Jobs and Competitiveness Agenda
TALLAHASSEE, FL. (February 2, 2021)—The Florida Chamber of Commerce today revealed its 2021 Jobs and Competitiveness Agenda highlighting where it stands on key business priorities for the upcoming legislative session. The Florida Chamber represents businesses of all sizes from Pensacola to Key West, and represents all economic sectors and industries across the state. While COVID-19 may have slightly diverged the path that Florida is on, the Florida Chamber remains committed to Florida becoming the 10th…
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Jan- 2021 -28 January
Florida Chamber Safety Council Joins Team Hardpoint at Rolex 24, Highlighting Safety in Florida
TALLAHASSEE, FL (January 28, 2021)—Safety will be at the forefront in Daytona this week as team Hardpoint takes the track to compete in the Rolex 24. The team’s car will sport the Florida Chamber Safety Council logo in an effort to raise awareness and promote workplace safety in Florida. “Racing is an incredible sport, but it can be a dangerous workplace for drivers, crew members and spectators,” said Katie Yeutter, Florida Chamber Safety Council President…
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28 January
New Florida Chamber Statewide Poll Shows Strong Voter Support for COVID-19 Liability Protections for Florida Businesses
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:Megan Sweat, Media Relations Managermsweat@flchamber.com850.521.1258 New Florida Chamber Statewide Poll Shows Strong Voter Support for COVID-19 Liability Protections for Businesses TALLAHASSEE, FL (January 28, 2021) – The latest Florida Chamber statewide poll shows likely Florida voters overwhelmingly support COVID-19 liability protections for businesses if the business made efforts to follow governmental public health guidelines, with 74 percent favoring protections. “Florida has the fifth worst legal climate in America and now is the…
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27 January
Understanding Equality of Opportunity
I am often asked the question, “how does the Florida Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Project fit into the Florida Chamber Foundation’s efforts in the Florida Equality of Opportunity Initiative?” On the surface, the answer seems simple, our movement is working to ensure every Floridian has an equal opportunity at earned success. By working with Florida’s top DEI leaders to develop a DEI business toolkit, tailored to the needs of small to mid-size organizations, we can…
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11 January
Florida Chamber Supports COVID Liability Protections
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:Megan Sweat, Media Relations Managermsweat@flchamber.com850.521.1258 Florida Chamber Supports COVID Liability Protections The Florida Chamber of Commerce launches campaign in support of COVID-19 liability protections ahead of 2021 Legislative Session TALLAHASSEE, FL (January 11, 2021) – The Florida Chamber of Commerce has launched a campaign in support of passing COVID-19 liability protections for all Florida businesses. Florida’s businesses have suffered greatly from the global pandemic and are working hard to reopen their doors…
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Dec- 2020 -22 December
Ten Reasons Businesses Large and Small are Welcome to Florida
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:Megan Sweat, Media Relations Managermsweat@flchamber.com850.521.1258 Ten Reasons Businesses Large and Small are Welcome to Florida Florida Chamber of Commerce launches Florida “Open for Business” Campaign TALLAHASSEE, FL (December 22, 2020) – As the economy rebounds from the COVID-19 global pandemic, the Florida Chamber of Commerce is encouraging job creators to make the move to Florida with its new “Open for Business” campaign. Recent trends show major employers and entrepreneurs are considering relocating…
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Nov- 2020 -3 November
Florida Chamber of Commerce Shares Concerns Over Passage of America’s first State Constituted $15 Wage Mandate
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:Megan Sweat, Media Relations Managermsweat@flchamber.com850.521.1258 Florida Chamber of Commerce Shares Concerns Over Passage of America’s first State Constituted $15 Wage Mandate Millions of servers, teens and part-time workers will be hit the hardest TALLAHASSEE, FL (November 3, 2020) – In the wake of the passage of Amendment 2 – a $7 million ballot proposal designed to help drive voter turnout, the Florida Chamber of Commerce lays out concerns for Florida’s…
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3 November
Florida Voters Support 97% of Florida Chamber-Backed Legislative Candidates
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:Megan Sweat, Media Relations Managermsweat@flchamber.com850.521.1258 Florida Voters Support 97% of Florida Chamber-Backed Legislative Candidates 12 of 12 in the Senate and 74 of 77 in the House — Elected pro-jobs candidates will help secure Florida’s future TALLAHASSEE, FL (November 3, 2020) – Continuing a positive track record of helping to elect pro-jobs candidates, the Florida Chamber of Commerce and our members helped deliver election wins for 86 of 89 Chamber-backed candidates.…
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Oct- 2020 -22 October
Survey Reveals Impact of COVID-19 on Florida’s Small Businesses
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:Megan Sweat, Media Relations Managermsweat@flchamber.com850.521.1258 Survey Reveals Impact of COVID-19 on Florida’s Small Businesses TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (October 22, 2020)— To explore the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the state’s small businesses, the Florida Chamber Foundation, the Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network, and the University of West Florida Haas Center partnered to conduct a Small Business COVID Impact Survey. More than 4,800 individuals completed the survey, covering 95 percent of…
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5 October
New Florida Chamber Political Poll Shows a Divided Electorate
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:Megan Sweat, Media Relations Managermsweat@flchamber.com850.521.1258 New Florida Chamber Political Poll Shows a Divided Electorate However, voters of all parties agree their top concerns are COVID-19, Jobs, and the Economy TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (October 2, 2020) – With 32 days to go before the 2020 General Election, the latest Florida Chamber statewide political poll shows likely Florida voters are evenly split with 45 percent saying Florida is heading in the right direction and…
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Sep- 2020 -15 September
Florida Chamber of Commerce Opposes Placing America’s First Statewide $15 Minimum Wage Mandate in Florida’s Constitution
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:Megan Sweat, Media Relations Managermsweat@flchamber.com850.521.1258 Florida Chamber of Commerce Opposes Placing America’s First Statewide $15 Minimum Wage Mandate in Florida’s Constitution The Amendment 2 mandate would hurt seniors, part time workers, local businesses and young adults in poverty who need training jobs TALLAHASSEE, FL (September 15, 2020) – The Florida Chamber of Commerce continues to unify Florida’s business community and is helping to raise awareness to the negative impacts of Amendment…
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10 September
Florida Chamber Foundation Unveils The Florida Gap Map – A First in the Nation Interactive Tool Identifying Equity Gaps in Poverty and Education
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:Logan Lewkow, PR Counselloganl@themooreagency.com850.527.1209 Florida Chamber Foundation Unveils The Florida Gap Map – A First in the Nation Interactive Tool Identifying Equity Gaps in Poverty and Education Tied to Florida 2030 goal of cutting childhood poverty in half and having 100 percent of third graders reading on or above grade level TALLAHASSEE, FL (September 10, 2020) – As Florida strives to become the 10th largest economy in the world by 2030,…
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3 September
Florida Chamber of Commerce Releases 2020 General Election Voter Guide to Securing Florida’s Future
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:Logan Lewkow, PR Counselloganl@themooreagency.com850.527.1209 Florida Chamber of Commerce Releases 2020 General Election Voter Guide to Securing Florida’s Future A Nonpartisan Guide to the Candidates and Amendments on the November 3rd Ballot TALLAHASSEE, FL (September 3, 2020) – The Florida Chamber of Commerce continues to be the unifying voice for business in Florida politics and following a successful Primary Election for Florida’s business community, the Florida Chamber has released its 2020 General Election…
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