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Dec- 2019 -5 December
Long-Term Transportation, Growth & Infrastructure Investments Needed to Support The 4.5 Million More Residents That Will Soon Call Florida Home
Hollywood, Fla. (December 5, 2019) – M-CORES, long-term energy solutions, resiliency, 5G and more are taking center stage at the Florida Chamber Foundation’s Transportation, Growth and Infrastructure Summit taking place today in Hollywood. “As Florida prepares to add 4.5 million more residents and 3 million more drivers by 2030, Florida must approach the changes ahead with smart growth, innovation and long-term planning to ensure Florida’s economy continues to thrive,” said Mark Wilson, President and CEO,…
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4 December
HNTB’s Beth Kigel to Chair the Florida Chamber’s Autonomous Florida Program
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Dec. 5, 2019) – The Florida Chamber of Commerce’s Autonomous Florida Program welcomes transportation thought leader Beth Kigel as its new Chair. Kigel, an HNTB Corporation Vice President, will lead Autonomous Florida and its efforts to position Florida as the most autonomous-friendly state in the nation. “Beth brings a wealth of transportation systems expertise to Autonomous Florida. As a champion of Florida’s infrastructure, her collaborative spirit will help ensure Florida becomes the most…
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Nov- 2019 -13 November
Florida Chamber Expands its Florida Prosperity Initiative to End Generational Poverty
Names Michael Williams as Director, While Also Targeting the Number of Children Living in Poverty by 50% TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Nov. 13, 2019) – The Florida Chamber Foundation is expanding its Florida Prosperity Initiative aimed at ending generational poverty, and today announces that Michael Williams has been named as Director of the initiative. Williams brings 20 years of public and private communications experience, and has an extensive background in faith-based initiatives that have provided him a…
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7 November
Fisher Phillips Partner Elected Chair of the Florida Chamber of Commerce
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Nov. 7, 2019) – Fisher Phillips partner Charles Caulkins has been elected Chairman of the Board for the Florida Chamber of Commerce. This is the highest-ranking elected leadership position within the Florida Chamber. “Charles Caulkins is the right leader to help us unite Florida’s business community as it grows from the 17th largest economy in the world to the 10th largest on the planet,” said Mark Wilson, President and CEO, Florida Chamber of…
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Oct- 2019 -23 October
Florida’s Small Businesses Point to Workforce Quality as Top Concern Keeping Them Up at Night
Despite Concern, Job Creators Anticipate Higher Sales FOURTH QUARTER SMALL BUSINESS INDEX SURVEY TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (October 22, 2019) — Even though Florida is outpacing the national average in jobs created, workforce quality continues to be the top concern among Florida small businesses, according to the Florida Chamber of Commerce’s Fourth Quarter Small Business Index Survey. This is the 10th quarter out of 11 that small businesses have ranked this issue among their top concern. Despite…
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Aug- 2019 -28 August
Florida Chamber of Commerce Hurricane Center Provides Families, Businesses and Visitors With Key Storm Preparation Information
Now is the Time to Prepare TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (August 28, 2019)— The Florida Chamber of Commerce today activated its Hurricane Center – a one-stop storm preparation center for families, businesses and visitors. In advance of Hurricane Dorian, which is currently making its way through the Caribbean, and is currently expected to make landfall on Florida’s Atlantic coastline, now is the time to prepare. “The Florida Chamber’s Hurricane Center connects families, businesses and visitors with key…
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28 August
Florida Chamber of Commerce Statement on Proposed Electricity Deregulation Ballot Initiative Supreme Court Hearing
“We cannot secure Florida’s future with regulatory policies that will make our state less competitive and electricity more expensive.” – Mark Wilson, President and CEO, Florida Chamber of Commerce Tallahassee, Fla. (August 28, 2019) – Today, the Florida Supreme Court heard arguments against the proposed Florida electricity deregulation ballot initiative. Below is a statement from Mark Wilson, President and CEO, Florida Chamber of Commerce. “Today, the Florida Supreme Court heard arguments against the proposed Florida…
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21 August
While Chances of a Recession in Florida Are Increasing, Florida’s Economic Diversification Ranking is Also Strengthening
“Since April 2019, the probability of a Florida recession in the next nine months has increased substantially.” – Dr. Jerry Parrish, Chief Economist, Florida Chamber Foundation TALLAHASSEE, FL (August 21, 2019) – The probability of a Florida recession over the next nine months has increased to 34.2 percent, according to Florida Chamber Foundation Chief Economist Dr. Jerry Parrish, in the latest in a series of metrics-based educational videos. While the chances of a recession are…
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16 August
ICYMI: Water Quality Issues Highlight Need to Address Local Water Pollution
It’s poopy water, not sharks, that’s attacking Florida’s beaches.” (Palm Beach Post) TALLAHASSEE, FL (August 16, 2019) – The Florida Chamber of Commerce, as part of its ongoing environmental stewardship efforts to help secure Florida’s water future, is highlighting the importance of addressing local water quality concerns. “With 4.5 million more people expected to call Florida home by 2030, and 50 million more visitors expected each year – on top of the 124.6 million that…
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14 August
Increased Corporate Tax Collections Estimated to Trigger $543.2 Million Statewide Refund
Refunds Offset Collections from Expanded Tax Base Under Federal Tax Cut & Jobs Act TALLAHASSEE, FL (August 14, 2019) – In a meeting of the Florida Revenue Estimating Conference (REC) today, state economists announced that Corporate Income Tax collections increased significantly during the last fiscal year, triggering a refund for corporate income tax payers. The refunds help offset collections from an expanded tax base which is helping pay for the federal Tax Cuts and Jobs…
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13 August
Military & Defense Industry Key to Moving Florida From 17th Largest Economy to 10th Largest Economy in the World
Major General Highlights Oil Drilling Moratorium Expiration, Tyndall AFB Rebuild Jacksonville, Fla. (August 13, 2019) – Florida’s defense industry is playing a major role in efforts to grow Florida from its current 17th largest economy in the world to the 10th largest economy, the Florida Chamber Foundation announced today during the 2019 Military, Defense and Veterans Opportunities Summit. “We want to see Florida grow from the 17th largest economy in the world to 10th largest…
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12 August
Florida Chamber of Commerce Financial Impact Study Shows Proposed Energy Ballot Measure Will Cost $1.2 Billion Annually
“Although the Florida Chamber has already conducted its analysis, we urge the FIEC to provide the financial transparency of the new law stemming from House Bill 5 to provide voters more comprehensive transparency on this mandate that will drastically increase electricity costs.” – Mark Wilson, President and CEO TALLAHASSEE, FL (August 12, 2019) – In advance of today’s state Financial Impact Estimating Conference (FIEC) to determine portions of the economic impact of a ballot initiative…
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4 August
Institute for a Safer Florida Statement on El Paso and Dayton Shootings
CONTACT: Ron Bartlett(813) 545-2399 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (August 4, 2019) – The back-to-back mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton are a heart-breaking reminder that these incidents can happen anywhere. Our hearts and prayers are with the families, friends and communities that are the latest to suffer from this epidemic plaguing our county. These shootings are a solemn reminder of why the Florida Chamber of Commerce created the Institute for a Safer Florida…
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Jul- 2019 -22 July
A Talented Workforce and the Rising Probability of a Recession Leave Florida’s Small Businesses Feeling Uncertain
Latest Florida Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index Survey Shows TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (July 22, 2019)— While Florida’s small businesses continue boosting the state’s economy, finding qualified workers to fill available jobs tops the list of issues keeping small business owners up at night, survey results from the Florida Chamber of Commerce’s Third Quarter Small Business Index Survey show. “Florida’s small businesses continue to be concerned about being able to hire a talented workforce,” said Dr.…
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17 July
Latest Florida Chamber of Commerce Educational Water Videos Echoes Landmark Florida Keys Coral Research Showing Nutrient-Supercharged Water From North of Lake Okeechobee Contributing to Water Quality Concerns
Tallahassee, Fla. (July 18, 2019) – On the heels of a landmark 30-year study of ailing Florida Keys coral showing nutrient-supercharged water from as far north as Orlando contributing to the harmful impacts on our coral reefs, the Florida Chamber of Commerce today released the latest in a series of educational water videos which points to 97 percent of water going into Lake Okeechobee coming from north of the lake – Kissimmee, and most of the contaminated water originating on the…
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