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Apr- 2018 -27 April
Florida Chamber of Commerce Unveils ‘Autonomous Florida’
Connecting Business Advocates to Make Florida the Autonomous Capital of North America TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (April 27, 2018) – The Florida Chamber of Commerce today announced a new chapter in Florida’s leadership in autonomous vehicles: Autonomous Florida. This innovative program will build on the business community’s successes to position Florida as the state to research, deploy, and grow the next chapter of transportation mobility. “Florida is nationally known for its welcoming approach to autonomous vehicles,…
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23 April
Workforce Quality Remains Top Small Business Concern In Latest Florida Chamber of Commerce Small Business Survey
Survey Also Shows Good Signs for Future Expansion of Florida’s Economy TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (April 23, 2018) – Florida job creators continue to be plagued by workforce quality concerns, according to the latest Florida Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index Survey. This is the fifth 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…
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17 April
Latest Florida Chamber of Commerce Water Education Video Highlights Kissimmee River and Science-Based Research Solutions To Securing Florida’s Water Future
TALLAHASSEE, FL. (April 17, 2018) – Building on efforts to secure Florida’s water future, the Florida Chamber of Commerce today is releasing the latest in a series of water education videos that demonstrate the importance of following science-based research solutions. Securing Florida’s Water Future: Kissimmee River features research produced by Florida Atlantic University – Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute Research Professor Dr. Brian LaPointe. The Kissimmee River basin extends south from Orlando to Lake Okeechobee and encompasses…
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12 April
Florida Chamber Names Senator Kathleen Passidomo as 2018 Most Valuable Legislator
PALM BAY, Fla. (April 12, 2018) – Today, the Florida Chamber of Commerce announced Senator Kathleen Passidomo as the 2018 Most Valuable Legislator (MVL), for her commitment to securing Florida’s future. The announcement and presentation of the MVL was made during the Florida Chamber’s Board of Directors meeting taking place in Palm Bay, Florida. The Florida Chamber’s Most Valuable Legislator award is the business community’s premier legislative award honoring a single lawmaker for…
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4 April
Florida Chamber Unveils 2018 Legislative Report Card
Highlights 15 Distinguished Advocates of the 2018 Legislative Session TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (April 5, 2018) – Following the 2018 Legislative Session, the Florida Chamber of Commerce today is releasing grades earned by all members of the House and Senate on the Florida Chamber’s 2018 Legislative Report Card. Lawmakers earned higher grades this session with their renewed focus on certain competitiveness issues like cutting red tape, chipping away at Florida-only taxes, funding for economic development, tourism marketing…
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Jan- 2018 -22 January
Florida Small Business Owners Concerned About Workforce Quality
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (January 22, 2018) – Ask a Florida small business owner what keeps them up at night and they’ll likely point to the latest Florida Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index Survey, which shows workforce quality and government regulations as the top concerns of Florida’s job creators for the second straight quarter. “Businesses are telling us, loud and clear, that in order to grow, they need access to a talented workforce,” said Dr. Jerry…
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11 January
Overall Voters Feeling Good About Florida’s Direction, But Undecided In 2018 Governor’s Race
TALLAHASSEE, FL (January 11, 2018) – A majority of Florida voters believe Florida is headed in the right direction, according to the latest statewide political poll released by the Florida Chamber Political Institute (FCPI). In its first statewide poll of the New Year, 56 percent of likely voters believe Florida is headed in the right direction. Although the majority of voters approve of Florida’s direction, the views differ based on party. Republicans are especially optimistic…
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10 January
Florida Chamber’s 2018 Capitol Days Focuses on 2018 Jobs Agenda
$1 Trillion Economy & 180,000 New Jobs in 2018 TALLAHASSEE, FL (January 10, 2018) – Business leaders from throughout Florida are in Tallahassee today as part of the Florida Chamber’s 2018 Capitol Days, focusing on the 2018 Jobs Agenda to help strengthen Florida’s economy, spur growth, create jobs and lift incomes. “By reducing the cost of living and cost of doing business, redoubling efforts on workforce, and investing in infrastructure, Florida’s economy will continue…
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9 January
NEWS: Florida Is Projected to Become a $1 Trillion Economy in 2018
Florida Chamber Foundation Researchers Predict Florida Will Become a $1 Trillion Economy by the End of 2018, Positioned for Another Year of Strong Growth TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (January 9, 2017) – The Florida Chamber Foundation, Florida’s non-partisan, business-led, nonprofit research organization, announced today that it expects Florida to become a $1 trillion economy by the end of 2018 and will create 180,000 jobs across Florida in 2018 – once again outpacing the U.S. economy in…
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Nov- 2017 -17 November
Florida Chamber Names President & CEO of Orlando Health David Strong as 2017-2018 Central Florida Regional Board Chair
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (November 17, 2017)— The Florida Chamber of Commerce today announces David Strong, President & CEO of Orlando Health, has been appointed to a one-year term as the Florida Chambers’ Central Florida Regional Board Chair. “Serving as the Florida Chambers’ Central Florida Regional Board Chair is an exciting opportunity” said David Strong. “I am eager to unite Central Florida’s area business leaders behind the Florida Chambers’ pro-business initiatives.” Strong was appointed by Bob…
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14 November
Florida Chamber of Commerce Unveils 2018 Jobs Agenda
That Will Continue Strengthening Florida’s Economy, Spur Smart Growth, Create Jobs and Economic Opportunity TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (November 14, 2017) – The Florida Chamber of Commerce today unveiled its 2018 Jobs and Competitiveness Agenda – a legislative roadmap that will continue strengthening Florida’s economy, spur smart growth, create jobs and economic opportunity for everyone. The 2018 Legislative Session begins January 9 and the Florida Chamber looks forward to working with Governor Scott, President Negron, Speaker…
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13 November
The Future of Florida’s Rural Communities
Addressing Workforce Training, Increasing Connectivity to the Internet, Ensuring Economic Prosperity Will Help Create Economic Growth TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Nov. 13, 2017) – The Florida Chamber Foundation today joined leaders at the Florida Senate Commerce and Tourism Committee to discuss job creation and economic development in Florida’s rural communities. “When the recession hit, Florida was one of the states hit the hardest and the longest,” said Dr. Jerry Parrish, Chief Economist at the Florida Chamber Foundation.…
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1 November
Florida Chamber Board of Directors Elect Holland & Knight Partner Bob Grammig as 2017-2018 Chair
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (November 1, 2017) – Bob Grammig, partner and leader of the firm-wide Corporate, M&A and Securities Practice at Holland & Knight, LLP, has been elected as the 2017-2018 Chair of the Florida Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors. “Bob Grammig’s leadership in Florida’s business community has been instrumental to ensuring a strong business climate for job creators,” said Mark Wilson President and CEO of the Florida Chamber of Commerce, “Bob is an advocate…
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Sep- 2017 -28 September
New Digital Tool Connects Skills to Opportunities
Visit LaunchMyCareerFL.org Watch The Press Conference Downloadable Resources New Online Tool from Florida Chamber Foundation Helps Connect Students and their Skills to Businesses Florida Chamber Foundation, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and Department of Economic Opportunity Announce LaunchMyCareerFL.org The Florida Chamber Foundation today launched a free online tool to help close Florida’s talent and skills gaps. LaunchMyCareerFL.org is a one-stop-shop that helps students look at programs at public institutions as well as…
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27 September
Despite Hurricane Irma, Voters Feeling Good About Florida’s Direction
Governor Scott’s Job Approval Increases; Healthcare Becomes Top Concern TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (September 27, 2017) – In the first statewide political poll released by the Florida Chamber Political Institute (FCPI) since Hurricane Irma hit Florida, the storm that forced the largest evacuation in U.S. history hasn’t dampened Florida voters’ belief that Florida is headed in the right direction. Right/Wrong Direction: Despite Democrats having an advantage in voter registration in a state led by Republicans, 56…
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