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Nov- 2023 -14 November
Autonomous Florida Member Spotlight: MEAMI
We sat down with Professor GeCheng Zha, Director of MEAMI to ask a few important questions: What is one thing Floridians may not know about your evTOLs? MEAMI, the Miami Engineering Autonomous Mobility Initiative at the University of Miami, is a comprehensive and holistic effort in partnership of universities, corporates, government and community organizations at advancing and making advance autonomous mobility a reality. One key aspect of it is related to developments in electric propulsion,…
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2 November
Leading Voices: Three Questions with Eric Green, CEO of JAXPORT
We sat down with Florida Chamber Board of Directors Member Eric Green, CEO of JAXPORT, to answer three important questions: Q: What is one piece of advice you would share with your peers? A: Continue to be a student in your profession. Be committed to learning and studying your craft every day. If I could pick a second piece of advice, it would be to surround yourself with great people. From professional work to…
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2 November
Member Spotlight: Castle Group
We sat down with Jordan Goldman, CEO of Castle Group, to ask a few important questions: Q: What does your business do? A: Castle Group is the premier choice for property management; specializing in serving the finest residential communities. With over 2,500+ dedicated team members, Castle is the preferred service provider for over 500+ associations. Our philosophy stays the same no matter where we are – putting the resident first. At Castle, we call it…
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Oct- 2023 -26 October
New Florida Chamber Statewide Poll Shows Florida Voters Say Florida is Heading in the Right Direction, While the United States is on the Wrong Track
The latest Florida Chamber statewide poll finds a plurality (47%) of Florida voters believe things in Florida are headed in the right direction, while almost 8 out of 10 (77%) believe the United States is heading in the wrong direction. Florida has created 19,600 jobs in the last month and 241,200 jobs in the past year. The Sunshine State’s rolling annual growth rate of 2.5%, which is nearly a half a percent higher than the…
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11 October
A Statement from the Florida Chamber of Commerce
The Florida Chamber of Commerce strongly condemns the terrorist attacks being perpetrated against Israel. We stand with the people of Israel as they defend their country and right to exist. We pray for the end of senseless violence impacting all innocent citizens in the region as a result of these terrorist attacks.
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Sep- 2023 -29 September
Member Spotlight: GE Vernova
Mo Mattocks is the Executive Plant Manager at GE Vernova. Focused on accelerating Florida forward and creating long-term investments in Florida’s energy, water, transportation, telecommunications and rural infrastructure, Mo and GE Vernova are involved in the Florida Chamber Infrastructure Coalition. What is one thing Floridians may not know about your industry? Wind is a quickly growing industry and a reliable, affordable source of renewable energy that powers approximately 10% of commercial utilities in our country. GE…
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26 September
Small Business Council Member Spotlight: ARM Institute
We sat down with Suzy Teele, Chief Strategy Officer with ARM (Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing) Institute to ask a few important questions: What does the ARM Institute do? The ARM Institute is the nation’s leading manufacturing innovation institute for robotics and artificial intelligence, funded by the federal government. As a national consortium, we accelerate the development and adoption of innovative robotics technologies that are the foundation of every advanced manufacturing activity today and in the…
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22 September
Florida Now Top 10 in the Nation for Manufacturing Jobs, Surpassing New York
Manufacturing is a big deal in Florida. Most recent job numbers show that Florida is now #10 in the nation for manufacturing employment. In fact, Florida manufacturers employed 426,000 Floridians in August 2023, advancing Florida ahead of New York for employment in this sector. Florida’s manufacturing industry plays a vital role in growing and diversifying Florida’s economy, and this month’s figures are a move in the right direction towards achieving our Florida 2030 Blueprint goal…
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13 September
Florida Chamber Foundation Report Shows Florida’s Economy Loses Nearly $5.4 billion Annually Due to Childcare Crisis
The Florida Chamber Foundation released a new report examining the impact of childcare challenges on Florida’s economy. This report is part of a national “Untapped Potential in FL” research effort that reveals the cost of childcare challenges and opportunities to unlock economic potential for states, employers, and working parents. “Increases in costs of housing, food, and daily necessities have changed the landscape of the U.S. economy and, by nature, America’s workforce,” said Florida Chamber Foundation…
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12 September
Leading Voices: Three Questions with Karen Moore, CEO & Founder, Moore, Inc.
We sat down with Florida Chamber Board of Directors Member and Foundation Trustee Karen Moore, CEO & Founder of Moore, Inc. to answer three important questions. Karen serves as Regional Advancement Chair for the Tallahassee region and is a champion of the Florida Prosperity Project, working to cut childhood poverty in half by 2030. Q: What is one piece of advice you would share with your peers? A: Every organization should have…
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6 September
After The Storm: Hurricane Resources & Ways to Help Florida’s Communities
Hurricane Idalia made landfall last Wednesday morning as a powerful Category 3 storm, hitting near Keaton Beach in Florida’s Big Bend region. However, our thoughts and prayers are with all of those affected. In the aftermath of a natural disaster, Florida’s business community always stands ready to support one another. Thank you to all our members who are on the front lines as well as those in communities not directly impacted who are helping other Florida communities…
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2 September
Insuring a Strong Future: Property Insurance Reforms Aim to Stabilize and Add Competition to Florida’s Market
With this week’s landfall of Category 3 Hurricane Idalia in the Big Bend area, we are reminded that we are at the peak of Florida’s annual hurricane season. Part of being a Floridian is knowing we must personally prepare for the worst and hope for the best, mitigate potential damage by hardening our homes and businesses, and have a plan for the worst-case scenario. As those directly affected by the storm recover and rebuild, thankfully,…
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Aug- 2023 -29 August
Small Business Council Member Spotlight: Align Business Advisory Services
We sat down with Dena Jalbert, Founder/CEO, Align Business Advisory Services, to ask a few important questions: What is Align? Align Business Advisory Services is a leading mergers and acquisitions (“M&A”) advisory firm serving small and mid-sized businesses. Headquartered in Winter Park, FL, AlignBA completed more than $2B in transaction volume in the past six years with more than $1B in the past twelve months. Align was named the Best Mid-Market M&A Consultancy in 2022…
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28 August
Before The Storm: Hurricane Resources & Ways to Prepare Florida’s Communities
Tropical Storm Idalia is rapidly gaining strength and is expected to escalate into a dangerous Category 3 hurricane as it approaches the Florida coast. With projected landfall near the Big Bend of Florida on Wednesday morning, this storm poses a significant threat with its mix of heavy rains, high winds, and potential storm surge. We encourage you to take immediate action to safeguard yourself, your property, and your loved ones. To assist you in these…
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24 August
New Florida Chamber Statewide Poll Shows Florida Voters Say Florida’s Economy is Better Off than Other States
The latest Florida Chamber statewide poll finds more than half (53%) of Florida voters believe the Florida economy is better off than other states while only 24% believe it is worse off than other states. Florida has created 44,500 jobs in the last month and 300,600 jobs in the past year. The Sunshine State’s rolling annual growth rate of 3.2% is a full percentage point higher than the national level and July’s 0.5% increase in…
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