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Florida Chamber Announces Senator Bill Montford Named a 2017 Distinguished Advocate

  Download How They Voted     Find Your Legislator’s Grade   The Florida Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that Senator Bill Montford is one of the Florida Chamber’s 2017 Distinguished Advocates for his commitment to championing pro-jobs, pro-business legislation. The Florida Chamber’s Distinguished Advocate award recognizes lawmakers who fought tirelessly for the passage of pro-business legislation – no matter how difficult – and furthered the Florida Chamber’s goals of securing Florida’s future through job…

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Florida Chamber Announces Senator Keith Perry Named a 2017 Distinguished Advocate

  Download How They Voted     Find Your Legislator’s Grade   The Florida Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that Senator Keith Perry is one of the Florida Chamber’s 2017 Distinguished Advocates for his commitment to championing pro-jobs, pro-business legislation. The Florida Chamber’s Distinguished Advocate award recognizes lawmakers who fought tirelessly for the passage of pro-business legislation – no matter how difficult – and furthered the Florida Chamber’s goals of securing Florida’s future through job creation…

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Florida Chamber Unveils 2017 Legislative Report Card

Releases How They Voted and Highlights 16 Distinguished Advocates Tallahassee, Fla. (July 14, 2017) – Following the 2017 Legislative Session and June’s Special Session 2017-A, the Florida Chamber of Commerce today is releasing grades earned by all members of the House and Senate on the Florida Chamber’s 2017 Legislative Report Card. Disappointingly, lawmakers earned among the lowest grades in recent history for their votes on legislation that would make Florida more competitive. The Florida Chamber’s…

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Florida Chamber of Commerce Congratulates Jimmy Patronis On Being Named Florida’s Chief Financial Officer

Thanks Jeff Atwater for His Service to Florida TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (June 26, 2017) – The Florida Chamber of Commerce congratulates Jimmy Patronis on being named Florida’s Chief Financial Officer. Patronis is a Florida leader focused on making Florida more competitive, and he is dedicated to securing Florida’s future. “Jimmy Patronis brings a wealth of experience to the position of Chief Financial Officer, and he will serve Floridians well. As a former member of the Florida…

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Florida Chamber of Commerce Endorses Jose Felix Diaz For Senate District 40

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (June 20, 2017) – The Florida Chamber of Commerce today announces its endorsement of Jose Felix Diaz for Florida Senate District 40. “Representative Jose Felix Diaz continues to put Florida families and businesses first, and has remained an advocate for free enterprise and job creation. The Florida Chamber is proud to endorse Representative Jose Felix Diaz for the Florida Senate,” said MARIAN JOHNSON, Senior Vice President of Political Strategy, Florida Chamber of Commerce.…

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Florida Legislature Misses Opportunities To Make Florida More Competitive

TALLAHASSEE, FL (May 8, 2017) – Despite missed opportunities, lawmakers took steps during the 2017 Legislative Session to help make Florida more competitive, the Florida Chamber of Commerce said today. “When Florida’s Legislative Session is defined by what didn’t happen, you know it’s a missed opportunity to make Florida more competitive,” said MARK WILSON, President and CEO of the Florida Chamber of Commerce. “While lawmakers did pass important legislation, we look forward to future opportunities…

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2017 Florida Legislative Session: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly

  TALLAHASSEE, FL (May 5, 2017) – Despite missed opportunities, lawmakers took steps during the 2017 Legislative Session to help make Florida more competitive, the Florida Chamber of Commerce said today.   “Thanks to the thousands of businesses that stood with the Florida Chamber to help make Florida more competitive during the 2017 Florida Legislative Session. While lawmakers did pass important legislation, we look forward to future opportunities to lower costs on families and businesses,…

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Government Regulations and Workforce Quality Are Top Concerns Of Latest Florida Chamber of Commerce Small Business Survey

TALLAHASSEE (April 25, 2017) – The latest Florida Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index survey shows Florida job creators increasingly concerned about workforce quality and government regulations. The Florida Chamber’s Small Business Index statewide survey shows small businesses are most concerned about: Workforce quality (22 percent), Government regulations (16 percent), Healthcare costs (13 percent), Economic uncertainty (10 percent – tie), Access to capital (10 percent – tie), and Lawsuit abuse (6 percent). But perhaps what’s…

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Florida House Passes Pro-Worker, Pro-Business Workers’ Comp Legislation

Tallahassee (April 19, 2017) – The Florida Chamber of Commerce today applauds the Florida House of Representatives for taking a major step toward addressing much-needed reforms to Florida’s broken workers’ compensation system by passing HB 7085, sponsored by Rep. Danny Burgess (R-Zephyrhills). “For almost a year, attorneys have received a payday on the backs of injured workers, receiving attorney fees in some instances of $400 an hour,” said CAROLYN JOHNSON, Director of Business, Economic Development…

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Lawmakers Lift Major Road Block And Pass Florida Chamber-Backed Ridesharing Legislation

TALLAHASSEE (April 19, 2017) – Florida lawmakers today removed a major road block to ridesharing technologies by passing Florida Chamber of Commerce-backed legislation that embraces innovation, strengthens job growth and provides ridesharing opportunities for Floridians and the 112+ million annual visitors to Florida.   “Today’s passage of meaningful ridesharing legislation is a victory for the business community and a strong signal to innovative companies that they are welcome in Florida,” said DAVID HART, Executive Vice…

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Florida Chamber’s 2017 International Days Focuses on Florida’s Global Trade Future

New Video Shows More International Trade = More Jobs TALLAHASSEE, Fla.  (Feb. 15, 2017) – Policy experts, business leaders, lawmakers and government officials from around the world are gathered in Tallahassee today for the Florida Chamber of Commerce’s 2017 International Days event. “Florida needs to think about how we can compete globally,” said MARK WILSON, President and CEO of the Florida Chamber of Commerce. “This is exactly the wrong time to be going backwards.” The…

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Mark Wilson Releases Statement on Letting Science Lead the Way for Water Policy Decisions

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Feb. 14, 2017) – The Florida Chamber of Commerce today released the following statement from Mark Wilson, President and CEO, on ensuring science-based solutions are used to secure Florida’s water future. “The Florida Chamber supports science-based solutions to secure the future of the state’s most precious resource – water. The fix for addressing water quality and quantity issues in the Everglades ecosystem is not simple, but state leaders should stick to the Integrated…

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Florida Chamber Foundation’s New Report Discusses Skills Needed for Future Jobs

  Florida Jobs 2030: 90 Interviews, 5 Recommendations for Success, 1 Pathway to Future TALLAHASSEE, FLA. (Jan. 30, 2017) – The Florida Chamber Foundation today discussed with state and local education and business leaders the findings of their latest report, Florida Jobs 2030. Conversations included Cissy Proctor, Executive Director of the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, Commissioner Pam Stewart, Chancellor Madeline Pumariega and Chancellor Rod Duckworth of the Florida Department of Education, CareerSource Florida representatives,…

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Government Regulations and Workforce Quality Small Businesses’ Top Issues

TALLAHASSEE (January 25, 2017) – The Florida Chamber of Commerce today revealed the results of their quarterly Small Business Index survey, which shows “Government Regulations” and  “Workforce Quality” as the top issues small businesses are concerned about. “Florida’s small businesses continue to face a number of challenges, including increased government regulations, as well as workforce quality,” said TAMI FITZPATRICK, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Entropy Technology Design, Inc. “The Florida Chamber’s Small Business Council looks…

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Florida Chamber Releases Third in Series of Educational Water Videos Featuring FAU-Harbor Branch Research Professor Dr. Brian Lapointe

Securing Florida’s Water Future: Southwest Florida TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Jan. 25, 2017) – As part of its ongoing efforts to help secure Florida’s future, the Florida Chamber of Commerce today released the third in a series of educational videos solely focused on ensuring Florida’s water future is sustainable and provides the quality of life Floridians and visitors deserve. Together with FAU-Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute Research Professor Dr. Brian Lapointe, this series of educational videos focuses on…

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