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New Florida Chamber Foundation Report Shows More Floridians with Disabilities Are Employed

Challenges and Opportunities Remain to Create Opportunities for Economic Prosperity   Tallahassee, Fla. (Jan. 17, 2019) – The Florida Chamber Foundation today released their Study of Employment of Floridians with a Disability Report, which shows more Floridians with a disability were employed in 2017- with the unemployment rate for Floridians with a disability falling nearly 7 percentage points from 2013 to 2017.   The report, which also includes county data for several metrics, shows that:…

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Florida to Create 150,000 Jobs in 2019, Low Chance of Recession Predicted

Bullish on Florida Stock: Chamber Foundation Economist Predicts 150,000 Jobs in 2019 & Low Chance of Recession Economic Development Leaders Double Down on Florida “Stock”   ORLANDO, Fla. (Jan. 14, 2019) – The Florida Chamber Foundation is bullish on Florida, and if it were a stock, would double down and buy all that’s available. The Chief Economist for the Chamber Foundation estimates Florida is expected to create 150,000 new jobs in 2019, and tells Florida’s leaders…

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Florida Chamber’s First Business Development & Trade Mission Focuses on Strengthening International Ties with Ireland & UK

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Dec. 3, 2018) — The Florida Chamber of Commerce today gathered business leaders, board members and free trade advocates in Dublin, Ireland for the first day of the Florida Chamber’s Business Development and Trade Mission to Ireland and the United Kingdom. This week-long trade mission was designed to provide participants the opportunity to meet with potential customers and partners who will build understanding and export capability in two very dynamic markets. Through seminars…

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Historic Milestone: Florida Population Surpasses 21 Million

Tallahassee, Fla. (Oct. 24, 2018) – The Florida Chamber Foundation today announced a historic change to Florida’s population- according to estimates found on TheFloridaScorecard.org, Florida’s population has surpassed 21 million people.  The Florida Chamber Foundation’s Executive Vice President, Tony Carvajal, released the following statement: “TheFloridaScorecard.org, which houses thousands of metrics on Florida and each of Florida’s 67 counties, estimates that Florida’s population has now surpassed 21 million people. As the third largest state in the…

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Workforce Quality and Government Regulations Top Concerns in Florida Chamber Small Business Survey

2018 Elections Key to Ensuring Florida Small and Local Businesses Can Continue Creating 1 Out of Every 11 New American Jobs     TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (October 22, 2018) — As Florida job creators prepare to cast their vote for Florida’s next Governor, they are no doubt looking at which candidate will help strengthen Florida’s workforce and tackle government regulations – top concerns of business leaders on the Florida Chamber of Commerce’s Fourth Quarter Small Business Index Survey.…

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Florida Chamber of Commerce Endorses Matt Caldwell as Florida’s Next Commissioner of Agriculture

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (October 18, 2018) — The Florida Chamber of Commerce today endorsed Matt Caldwell for Florida’s Agriculture Commissioner.   “Matt Caldwell is a seventh generation Floridian with roots firmly planted in Florida’s agriculture community. His public service and dedication to ensuring Florida’s job creators and our economy remain strong are priorities that are good for Florida families,” said Mark Wilson, President and CEO, Florida Chamber of Commerce. “We are proud to endorse Matt Caldwell.”  …

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Florida Chamber of Commerce and Florida Farm Bureau Release 2018 Florida Election Guide

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (October 5, 2018)— The Florida Chamber of Commerce and Florida Farm Bureau, today released the 2018 Election Guide as a resource to voters for the upcoming general election. During an election year where Florida elects a new Governor and Cabinet, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement at the very top of the ballot, but there’s more to this election than who Florida elects as its new Governor. As the saying goes, all…

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Florida Chamber Endorses Ashley Moody for Florida’s Next Attorney General

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (September 28, 2018)— Today, the Florida Chamber of Commerce announced its endorsement of Ashley Moody as Florida’s next Attorney General during the Florida Chamber’s Board of Directors meeting in Orlando. As a fifth generation Floridian, Ashley Moody understands the need to keep Florida’s families and communities safe. Before being appointed as the youngest judge in Florida, Ashley Moody began her legal career with Holland & Knight, practicing commercial litigation. From there she moved to become a…

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Florida Chamber Endorses Ron DeSantis as Florida’s Next Governor

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (September 27, 2018)— Today, the Florida Chamber of Commerce announced its endorsement of Ron DeSantis as Florida’s next governor during a press conference held in conjunction with the Florida Chamber Foundation’s Future of Florida Forum. Florida’s economy is among the envy of the nation.  This year alone, Florida surpassed a $1 trillion-dollar economy, maintained an unemployment rate lower than the national average, and welcomed over 16 million visitors.  Voters continue to tell us that…

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Florida Chamber of Commerce Announces Additional State House and Senate Endorsements Ahead of General Election

16 Pro-Jobs Candidates Receive the Business Community’s Support   TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (September 13, 2018)— The Florida Chamber of Commerce today announced additional 2018 candidate endorsements in competitive races for the Florida House and Senate. Today’s 16 endorsements are part of a larger Florida Chamber effort to help elect candidates that support private-sector job creation and economic growth. “As we saw during the primary election, election outcomes can be unpredictable, but it’s our job to make sure…

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Florida Chamber Foundation Releases Business Climate & Competitiveness Recommendations from Florida 2030 Report

BRADENTON, Fla. (Sept. 13, 2018) – The Florida Chamber Foundation today released preliminary recommendations on the future of Florida’s business climate and competitiveness during its Florida 2030 Business Climate & Competitiveness Rollout. Florida 2030 is a three-year research project that seeks to identify the challenges and opportunities facing Florida between now and 2030 and create a blueprint for Florida’s future.   “I believe that Florida is moving in the right direction, but it is vitally important…

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New Florida Chamber of Commerce Poll Shows Andrew Gillum With Slight Lead in Florida’s Race for Governor

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (September 12, 2018) – In our first statewide poll since the primary election, the race to become Florida’s next Governor is starting off as a close one. In the Florida Chamber of Commerce’s most recent statewide poll, Andrew Gillum (D-Tallahassee) leads Ron DeSantis (R-Palm Coast) by four percent. The Florida Chamber poll which interviewed 514 likely voters, was conducted September 6-9 —immediately after Lieutenant Governors were chosen— and has a margin of error…

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Florida Chamber Foundation Releases Quality of Life Recommendations from Florida 2030 Report

Healthcare, housing and prosperity the focus of discussions in Jacksonville   JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Aug. 22, 2018) – The Florida Chamber Foundation today released preliminary recommendations on the future of Florida’s Quality of Life during its Florida 2030 Quality of Life & Quality Places Rollout. Florida 2030 is a three-year research project that seeks to identify the challenges and opportunities facing Florida between now and 2030 and create a blueprint for Florida’s future.   “We are proud…

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Third Quarter Small Business Index Survey Reveals Businesses Still Need a Skilled Workforce

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (July 23, 2018) – Florida job creators continue to grow increasingly concerned about workforce quality, according to the latest Florida Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index Survey. This is the sixth quarter in a row in which employers are concerned about finding skilled workforce to meet open job demands. Small businesses are also concerned about economic uncertainty – likely a signal that recent activities with tariffs and international trade are causing some concern. This…

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Florida Chamber of Commerce Announces Additional State House and Senate Endorsements

20 Pro-Jobs Candidates Receive the Business Community’s Support   TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (July 19, 2018)— The Florida Chamber of Commerce today announced additional 2018 candidate endorsements in competitive races for the Florida House and Senate. Today’s 20 endorsements are part of a larger Florida Chamber effort to help elect candidates that support private-sector job creation and economic growth. This is the second round of legislative endorsements for the 2018 election cycle. Additional rounds of House and Senate…

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