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Jul- 2020 -21 July
Florida Chamber of Commerce Endorses Jim Boyd in Senate District 21 Race
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Logan Lewkow, PR Counsel loganl@themooreagency.com850.527.1209 Florida Chamber of Commerce Endorses Jim BoydIn Senate District 21 Race TALLAHASSEE, FL (July 21, 2020) – The Florida Chamber of Commerce is uniting Florida’s business community for good, and today endorsed Jim Boyd in the Senate District 21 race to replace term-limited Senator Bill Galvano.As a small business owner, Jim Boyd has a strong track record of reforming our broken legal system, while also fighting…
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14 July
Florida Chamber of Commerce Endorses Ana Maria Rodriguez in Senate District 39 Race
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Logan Lewkow, PR Counsel loganl@themooreagency.com850.527.1209 Florida Chamber of Commerce Endorses Ana Maria Rodriguez In Senate District 39 Race TALLAHASSEE, FL (July 14, 2020) – The Florida Chamber of Commerce is uniting Florida’s business community for good, and today endorsed Ana Maria Rodriguez in the Senate District 39 race to replace term-limited Senator Anitere Flores.Ana Maria Rodriguez has a solid track record of supporting lawsuit abuse reforms, while also fighting back against…
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2 July
Florida Chamber of Commerce Endorses Ray Rodrigues In Senate District 27 Race
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Florida Chamber of Commerce: Edie Ousley 850.251.6261 Florida Chamber of Commerce Endorses Ray RodriguesIn Senate District 27 Race TALLAHASSEE, FL (July 1, 2020) – The Florida Chamber of Commerce is uniting Florida’s business community for good, and today endorsed Ray Rodrigues in the Senate District 27 race to replace term-limited Senator Lizbeth Benacquisto. Ray Rodrigues has a solid track record of supporting lawsuit abuse reforms, while also fighting back against…
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Jun- 2020 -19 June
New Florida Chamber Statewide Poll Shows Floridians Approve of Governor DeSantis’ Handling of COVID-19 Response
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Florida Chamber of Commerce: Edie Ousley 850.251.6261 New Florida Chamber Statewide Poll Shows Floridians Approve of Governor DeSantis’ Handling of COVID-19 ResponseVoters Optimistic Florida’s Economy Will be Improving Six Months from Now TALLAHASSEE, FL (June 18, 2020) – The latest Florida Chamber of Commerce statewide poll shows 57 percent of Florida voters approve of Governor DeSantis’ handling of the COVID-19 response while 39 percent do not. And, while voters are…
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1 June
Florida Chamber Ramps Up Political Operations Makes Strategic Hires, Promotions, and Introduces New Candidate School
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Florida Chamber of Commerce: Edie Ousley 850.251.6261 Florida Chamber Ramps Up Political Operations Makes Strategic Hires, Promotions, and Introduces New Candidate School TALLAHASSEE, FL (June 1, 2020) – Elections matter, and with Florida’s ever-changing political landscape, the Florida Chamber of Commerce is ramping up its Political Operations program by making strategic hires and promotions, and introducing a non-partisan candidate school aimed at recruiting better candidates for the more than 4,500…
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Apr- 2020 -21 April
U.S. Chamber and State Chamber Leaders Launch Task Force on Reopening Economy
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Florida Chamber of Commerce: Edie Ousley 850.251.6261 U.S. Chamber: Sarah Keller202.463.5682 U.S. Chamber and State Chamber Leaders Launch Task Force on Reopening Economy Florida Chamber President Mark Wilson to Lead State Chamber Efforts TALLAHASSEE, FL (April 21, 2020) – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Council of State Chambers (COSC), under the leadership of COSC Chair Mark Wilson, president and CEO of the Florida Chamber of Commerce, have created a…
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19 April
Point of View: Balance health, safety with business concerns before restarting Florida economy
Mark Wilson, President and CEO of the Florida Chamber of Commerce The Palm Beach Post Bringing the best thought leaders together to solve problems is not just an idea – it’s the best idea – and the root of the Florida Chamber’s existence. Like it or not, restarting the world’s 17th largest economy is going to be even more strategic, complicated and lengthy than the ramp down has been. Each day I hear from job…
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1 April
How to Apply for Financing- Your Questions Answered
Listen to the Florida Chamber’s Small Business Council (SBC) Coronavirus Small Business Loan webinar featuring SBC Chair Glenda Hood, the Small Business Administration Regional Director Ashley Bell, and President of the Small Business Development Network Mike Myhre. Register now for our next webinar, Tuesday April 7
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Mar- 2020 -19 March
Florida Legislature Takes Steps to Keep Florida’s Momentum Going
Lowers Cost of Living, Reduces Cost of Doing Business, Prepares for Future Growth, Protects Florida’s Constitution and Prepares for Virus’ Impact TALLAHASSEE, FL (March 19, 2020) – Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Legislature took steps during the 2020 Legislative Session to keep Florida’s momentum going. Lawmakers passed 12 Florida Chamber-backed bills that lower the cost of living, reduce the cost of doing business, prepare for future growth, protect Florida’s Constitution, and recognizes the unprecedented…
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11 March
Lawmakers Vote to Protect Florida’s Constitution
Provide Floridians Greater Transparency on Proposed Amendments TALLAHASSEE, FL (March 11, 2020) – Today, the Florida Chamber of Commerce applauds the Florida Legislature for passing a bill that will provide Florida voters with greater information about proposed constitutional amendments and better protect our state’s foundational document. Today’s bill passage comes on the heels of polling showing broad bipartisan consensus among Florida voters that it’s too easy for special interests to pass amendments to Florida’s Constitution.…
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11 March
Florida Chamber Applauds Lawmakers for Passing Legislation Increasing Access to Healthcare Providers
Expanding Scope of Practice Particularly Helpful in Rural and Underserved Communities TALLAHASSEE, FL (March 11, 2020) – The Florida Chamber of Commerce applauds the Florida Legislature for today passing a bill that will provide Floridians greater access to healthcare, particularly in rural and underserved communities. With the passage of HB 607 by Representative Cary Pigman, registered nurse practitioners and physician assistants will be able to practice medicine to the fullest extent of their formalized education…
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11 March
Lawmakers Pass Legislation to Invest in Water Quality to Protect Florida’s Environment
TALLAHASSEE, FL (March 11, 2020) – The Florida Chamber of Commerce applauds the Florida Legislature for passing a bill that will help protect Florida’s environment by making long-term investments in water quality. With 4.5 million more Floridians expected to call Florida home between now and 2030, there is an increasing need for protecting Florida’s natural resources. Under SB 712 by Senator Debbie Mayfield, Florida is Investing in Water Quality by: – Collecting improved water data,…
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5 March
Investing in Water Quality Essential for Protecting Florida’s Environment, Representative Bobby Payne Says on Florida Chamber’s Bottom Line
TALLAHASSEE, Fla (March 5, 2020) – With 4.5 million more Floridians expected to call Florida home between now and 2030, long-term investments in water will be essential, Representative Bobby Payne says on the latest edition of the Florida Chamber’s Bottom Line. HB 1330, sponsored by Representative Bobby Payne, is specifically designed to protect the health of Florida’s water systems by collecting improved data, increasing inspections and investing in septic to sewer conversations. “I would say…
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5 March
New Statewide Survey Shows Broad Bipartisan Support for Protecting Florida’s Constitution
Likely Voters Say It’s Too Easy to Pass Amendments to Florida’s Constitution & Lawmakers Should Take Action TALLAHASSEE, FL (March 5, 2020) –There is broad bipartisan consensus that it’s too easy to pass amendments to Florida’s Constitution, and the legislature must take action to prevent special interests from taking advantage of the system, according to the latest statewide survey of likely Florida voters released today by the Florida Chamber of Commerce. “While the Florida Legislature…
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Feb- 2020 -25 February
Florida Chamber Chief Economist Dr. Jerry Parrish Details The Coronavirus’ Threats on Florida’s Economy
“With companies cutting their GDP forecasts, 30-year mortgages at an eight-year low, and manufacturers idling their factories because of supply-chain issues, all of this is having an effect on Florida’s economy.” – Dr. Jerry Parrish TALLAHASSEE, Fla (February 25, 2020) – Florida Chamber Foundation Chief Economist Dr. Jerry Parrish says Florida should be “concerned, but not panicked” about the coronavirus’s threats on Florida’s economy. “Yesterday the Dow dropped by more than 1,000 points, companies are cutting…
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