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May- 2019 -29 May
Florida Chamber of Commerce Signs MOU With Israeli Chambers of Commerce to Strengthen Trade and Investment Partnerships Between Florida and Israel
Tel Aviv, Israel (May 29, 2019) — Building on Florida’s once-in-a-generation opportunity to transform Florida’s economy into a global hub for trade, the Florida Chamber of Commerce, the Federation of Israeli Chambers of Commerce and the Israel-America Chamber of Commerce today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) promoting greater cooperation, strategic partnerships, and trade and investment between Israel and Florida. The MOU was signed during the Governor’s Business Development Mission to Israel – Tel Aviv…
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23 May
Focusing on Florida’s Most Distressed Zip Codes is Key to Tackling Poverty in Florida
Business Leaders Say at Florida Chamber Foundation’s Summit on Prosperity & Economic Opportunity WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (May 23, 2019) – Addressing and eliminating poverty in just 16 of Florida’s 983 zip codes would have an enormous impact, reducing the state’s poverty level for children 18 and younger by 10 percent statewide, business leaders said today. That revelation was just one of many crucial points made today as more than 150 statewide business leaders, health…
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23 May
Florida Chamber of Commerce Applauds Florida Supreme Court For Adopting Higher Expert Witness Standards
Ends Six-Year Court Battle TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (May 23, 2019)— The Florida Chamber of Commerce applauds the Florida Supreme Court for today issuing an opinion adopting Florida’s expert witness standards to the higher Daubert standard, and eliminating junk science from Florida’s court. This is a significant move that ends a six-year old battle in which the previous court’s attempts to undermine the Florida Legislature by keeping in place the weaker Frye standard in place. “This is…
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21 May
Florida Chamber of Commerce Releases 2019 Legislative Report Card
98 Lawmakers Earn A’s and B’s; 59 Earn C’s, D’s, and F’s TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (May 21, 2019) – Ninety-eight members of the Florida Legislature earned A’s or B’s on the Florida Chamber of Commerce’s 2019 Legislative Report Card, and helped lower the cost of living and cost of doing business on families and job creators, while also preparing for future growth and protecting Florida’s constitution, the state’s leading voice of business and largest federation of…
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17 May
Governor DeSantis Signs Infrastructure Bill Into Law
Governor DeSantis, Florida Legislature Take Steps to Prepare Florida’s Infrastructure for the Future By Signing SB 7068 Into Law, Elected Leaders Prepare for the 4.5 Million More Residents & Millions of New Drivers Expected by 2030 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (May 17, 2019) – The Florida Chamber of Commerce congratulates Governor Ron DeSantis for signing a bipartisan supported infrastructure bill into law, and joining the Florida Legislature in preparing for the millions of more residents and drivers…
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15 May
Governor Ron DeSantis Approves Tax Reform Package Lowering the Cost of Living on Families and Reducing Cost of Doing Business on Job Creators
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (May 15, 2019) — With the stroke of a pen, Governor Ron DeSantis today approved a Florida Chamber of Commerce-backed tax reform package that lowers the cost of living on families and reduces the cost of doing business on job creators. “At the Florida Chamber we know that a competitive and equitable tax system creates jobs and strengthens the economy,” said Mark Wilson, President and CEO, Florida Chamber of Commerce. “We thank Governor…
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14 May
Florida Chamber of Commerce Leads Delegation of Job Creators to Washington, D.C.
Advocacy Efforts Focus on Trade, Private Sector Job Growth and Economic Prosperity WASHINGTON D.C. (May 14, 2019) — The Florida Chamber of Commerce is taking its advocacy efforts to Washington, D.C. this week, in support of private-sector job creation, international trade, and creating more opportunities for economic prosperity. The Florida Chamber’s delegation includes business leaders from across Florida, representing small businesses and the state’s largest employers, and will include meetings with Florida’s Congressional Delegation, federal agencies…
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4 May
Florida Legislature Takes Steps to Make Florida More Competitive
Lowers Cost of Living, Reduces Cost of Doing Business, Prepares for Future Growth and Protects Florida’s Constitution TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (May 4, 2019) – Six months after the launch of Florida’s next strategic plan, commonly known as the Florida 2030 blueprint, Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Legislature took steps during the 2019 Legislative Session to make Florida more competitive. Lawmakers passed 20 Florida Chamber-backed bills that will help lower the cost of living on families, reduce…
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Apr- 2019 -26 April
Phasing Out VISIT FLORIDA Could Diminish Florida’s Leading Workforce Skills Training Ground Worsening Small Business Owners Access for Employees with Employability Skills
Latest Florida Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index Survey Shows TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (April 26, 2019)— If lawmakers phase out Florida’s tourism marketing program VISIT FLORIDA, it could greatly diminish the employability skills training ground the tourism and hospitality industry provide, putting greater strain on small businesses to identify and hire employees with needed workforce skills, the Florida Chamber of Commerce said today. “As the future of VISIT FLORIDA is being debated in the Legislature, job…
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25 April
Florida House Passes Bill Putting Florida Citizens Back in Charge of Florida’s Constitution
“Florida’s constitution is under attack by out-of-state and special interests trying to buy their way onto Florida’s ballot. This is an important step to put Floridians back in control of Florida’s constitution, and reduce the influence of well-funded special interests that advance their own agendas at the expense of Floridians.” Mark Wilson, Florida Chamber of Commerce TALLAHASSEE, FL (April 25, 2019) – The Florida House of Representatives today passed a bill that will help ensure…
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23 April
Infrastructure Bill Poised For Final Passage
Smart Infrastructure Investment Bill Prepares for Growing Population Demands and Provides Economic Development Opportunities for Rural Communities TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (April 23, 2019) – An infrastructure bill now poised for final passage in the Florida Senate will help ensure Florida is prepared to meet its growing population, and invigorate rural communities with jobs and economic development opportunities, the Florida Chamber of Commerce said today. “With an additional 5.5 million residents in Florida by 2030, and annual…
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18 April
House Bill Putting Floridians Back in Charge of the Florida Constitution Advances
“Florida’s constitution is under attack by out-of-state and special interests trying to buy their way onto Florida’s ballot. It’s time to put Floridians back in control of Florida’s constitution, and reduce the influence of well-funded special interests that advance their own agendas at the expense of Floridians.” – Mark Wilson, Florida Chamber of Commerce TALLAHASSEE, FL (April 18, 2019) – The Florida Chamber of Commerce applauds the House State Affairs Committee for advancing a bill…
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18 April
Florida Chamber of Commerce Agrees with Attorney General Ashley Moody
Florida Supreme Court Should Strike Down Unconstitutional Proposal That Would Raise Electricity Prices DOWNLOAD APPENDIX DOWNLOAD BRIEF Florida Chamber Files Legal Brief With Supreme Court TALLAHASSEE, FL (April 18, 2019) – Today the Florida Chamber of Commerce, in its ongoing efforts to ensure policies aren’t put in place that would make Florida less competitive and electricity more expensive, filed a legal brief opposing a proposed energy regulation amendment. “We cannot secure Florida’s future with regulatory…
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Mar- 2019 -15 March
Florida Chamber of Commerce Disagrees With State Estimating Conference’s Indeterminate Findings on Proposed Energy Regulation
“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, FL (March 15, 2019) – Florida Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Mark Wilson today released the below statement following news that the Financial Impact Estimating Conference (FIEC) did not determine the impact an effort to drastically change Florida’s electricity market would have on Florida’s…
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Feb- 2019 -19 February
Latest Florida Chamber Statewide Poll Shows Governor Ron DeSantis Earns Strong Approval from Florida Voters
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Feb. 19, 2019) – Governor Ron DeSantis is earning strong approval ratings from likely Florida voters, according to the latest Florida Chamber of Commerce statewide poll. Results show 58 percent of likely voters approve of the job that Governor Ron DeSantis is doing and 54 percent believe Florida is headed in the right direction. Florida Chamber of Commerce Statewide Poll Approve Disapprove Unsure Ron DeSantis 58 13 29 +45 Florida Chamber of Commerce…
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