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Jul- 2017 -19 July
Florida Chamber Announces Senator Jeff Brandes 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 Jeff Brandes 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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19 July
Florida Chamber Announces Representative Danny Burgess Named a 2017 Distinguished Advocate
Download How They Voted Find Your Legislator’s Grade The Florida Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that Representative Danny Burgess 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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19 July
Florida Chamber Announces Representative Manny Diaz Named a 2017 Distinguished Advocate
Download How They Voted Find Your Legislator’s Grade The Florida Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that Representative Manny Diaz 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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19 July
Florida Chamber of Commerce Announces Representative Jay Fant Named a 2017 Distinguished Advocate
Download How They Voted Find Your Legislator’s Grade The Florida Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that Representative Jay Fant 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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19 July
Florida Chamber Representative Jamie Grant Named a 2017 Distinguished Advocate
Download How They Voted Find Your Legislator’s Grade The Florida Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that Representative James “Jamie” Grant 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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19 July
Florida Chamber of Commerce Announces Representative Mike La Rosa Named a 2017 Distinguished Advocate
Download How They Voted Find Your Legislator’s Grade The Florida Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that Representative Mike La Rosa 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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19 July
Florida Chamber Announces Senator Jack Latvala 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 Jack Latvala 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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19 July
Florida Chamber Announces Representative Tom Leek Named a 2017 Distinguished Advocate
Download How They Voted Find Your Legislator’s Grade The Florida Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that Representative Tom Leek 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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19 July
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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19 July
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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14 July
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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Jun- 2017 -26 June
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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20 June
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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May- 2017 -8 May
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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5 May
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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