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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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Aug- 2020 -27 August
Florida Chamber of Commerce Makes Twelve More Endorsements in House Districts 1, 4, 22, 27, 47, 55, 72, 96, 105, 110, 114, 120
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:Logan Lewkow, PR Counselloganl@themooreagency.com850.527.1209 Florida Chamber of Commerce Makes Twelve More Endorsements in House Districts 1, 4, 22, 27, 47, 55, 72, 96, 105, 110, 114, 120 TALLAHASSEE, FL (August 27, 2020) – The Florida Chamber of Commerce is continuing to unite Florida’s business community to help make Florida more competitive, and today endorsed Michelle Salzman, Patt Maney, Joe Harding, Webster Barnaby, Jeremy Sisson, Kaylee Tuck, Fiona McFarland, Christine Hunschofsky, David Borrero,…
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24 August
Florida Chamber of Commerce Endorses Jason Brodeur in Senate District 9 Race
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:Logan Lewkow, PR Counselloganl@themooreagency.com850.527.1209 Florida Chamber of Commerce Endorses Jason Brodeur in Senate District 9 Race TALLAHASSEE, FL (August 24, 2020) – The Florida Chamber of Commerce is uniting Florida’s business community for good, and today endorsed Jason Brodeur in the Senate District 9 race to replace term-limited Senator David Simmons. As a local Chamber President/CEO, Jason Brodeur has a strong track record of reforming our broken legal system, while also fighting…
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21 August
Florida Chamber of Commerce Endorses Jennifer Bradley in Senate District 5 Race
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:Logan Lewkow, PR Counselloganl@themooreagency.com850.527.1209 Florida Chamber of Commerce Endorses Jennifer Bradley in Senate District 5 Race TALLAHASSEE, FL (August 21, 2020) – The Florida Chamber of Commerce is uniting Florida’s business community for good, and today endorsed Jennifer Bradley in the Senate District 5 race to replace term-limited Senator Rob Bradley. As a small-business owner, Jennifer Bradley understands the importance of maintaining a competitive Florida and fighting back against job-killing regulations. “Jennifer…
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20 August
Florida Chamber of Commerce Endorses Six Senate Incumbents Campaigning for Reelection
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:Logan Lewkow, PR Counselloganl@themooreagency.com850.527.1209 Florida Chamber of Commerce Endorses Six Senate Incumbents Campaigning for Reelection TALLAHASSEE, FL (August 20, 2020) – The Florida Chamber of Commerce is uniting Florida’s business community to help make Florida more competitive, and today endorsed a bipartisan list of six Senate incumbents running for reelection this year. These Senate champions have a strong track record of securing Florida’s future by increasing access to healthcare, and working to…
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18 August
Florida Chamber of Commerce Endorsed Primary Candidates Win in 21 of 23 Races
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Florida Chamber of Commerce Endorsed Primary Candidates Win in 21 of 23 Races2 of 2 Senate, 19 of 21 in House TALLAHASSEE, FL (August 18, 2020) – After reviewing 151 candidates vying for Primary election wins across the state, the Florida Chamber of Commerce made 23 endorsements, helping to deliver primary victories for 21 of 23 endorsed candidates today. This diverse group of Florida Chamber-backed candidates have committed to securing Florida’s future…
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Jul- 2020 -28 July
Florida Chamber of Commerce Makes Fourteen More Endorsements in House Districts 18, 30, 31, 42, 43, 44, 48, 76, 77, 78, 80, 84, 103, and 107
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Logan Lewkow, PR Counsel loganl@themooreagency.com850.527.1209 Florida Chamber of Commerce Makes Fourteen More Endorsements in House Districts 18, 30, 31, 42, 43, 44, 48, 76, 77, 78, 80, 84, 103, and 107 TALLAHASSEE, FL (Updated August 14, 2020) – The Florida Chamber of Commerce is continuing to unite Florida’s business community to help make Florida more competitive, and today endorsed Sam Garrison, former Rep. Bob Cortes, Keith Truenow, Fred Hawkins, Kristen Arrington,…
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23 July
Florida Chamber of Commerce Endorses 57 House Incumbents Campaigning for Reelection
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Logan Lewkow, PR Counsel loganl@themooreagency.com850.527.1209 Florida Chamber of Commerce Endorses 57 House Incumbents Campaigning for Reelection TALLAHASSEE, FL (July 23, 2020) – The Florida Chamber of Commerce is uniting Florida’s business community to help make Florida more competitive, and today endorsed a bipartisan list of over fifty House incumbents running for reelection this year. These House champions have a strong track record of securing Florida’s future by increasing access to healthcare,…
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21 July
Florida Chamber of Commerce Endorses Danny Burgess in Senate District 20 Race
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Logan Lewkow, PR Counsel loganl@themooreagency.com850.527.1209 Florida Chamber of Commerce Endorses Danny BurgessIn Senate District 20 Race TALLAHASSEE, FL (July 21, 2020) – The Florida Chamber of Commerce is uniting Florida’s business community for good, and today endorsed Danny Burgess in the Senate District 20 race to replace retiring Senator Tom Lee.As a proud veteran and former Executive Director of the Florida Department of Veterans Affairs, Danny Burgess has a strong track…
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