Small Business Issues

Federal Corner – November 2024

Over the last few years, broad governmental overreach from Washington, D.C., has worked against the momentum of Florida’s economy and…

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Legislative Update on Small Business Council Legislative Priorities – May 2024

Employment Regulations (HB 433/SB 1492) by Representative Tiffany Esposito and Senator Jay Trumbull Included several Florida Chamber priorities to protect…

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Federal Corner – May 2024

U.S. Department of Labor Independent Contractor Rule (In Effect) On March 11th, the final U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) independent…

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Florida Chamber of Commerce Unveils 2022 Jobs & Competitiveness Agenda

The Florida Chamber of Commerce has unveiled its 2022 Jobs and Competitiveness Agenda highlighting where it stands on key business priorities…

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Special Session Legislation Filed – Your Feedback is Requested

The contours of next week’s Special Session took more shape today with the filing of eight pieces of legislation. The…

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New Florida Chamber Statewide Poll Shows Strong Confidence in Local Business and Governor Ron DeSantis Strongly Positioned for 2022

The latest Florida Chamber statewide poll shows likely Florida voters overwhelmingly support Governor Ron DeSantis with a strong job approval…

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New Florida Chamber Foundation Research Project Unveils First-of-its-Kind Workforce Needs Study and Skills Gap Analysis

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (June 29, 2021)— As the Florida Chamber Foundation works to achieve the goals outlined in its Florida 2030…

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ICYMI: Orange County Overwhelmingly Approves “Rights of Nature” Charter Amendment

  November 4, 2020  ICYMI: Orange County Overwhelmingly Approves “Rights of Nature” Charter Amendment While the Presidential Race continues to…

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Florida Chamber Healthcare Partnership Survey

Florida Surgeon General Scott Rivkees is seeking your input on the CDC’s newest guidelines regarding masks and cloth coverings to…

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Small Business Loan Survey

There are several loan programs to help small businesses stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Senator Marco Rubio worked extensively…

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How to Apply for Financing- Your Questions Answered

Listen to the Florida Chamber’s Small Business Council (SBC) Coronavirus Small Business Loan webinar featuring SBC Chair Glenda Hood, the…

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DEO’s Ken Lawson Shares Importance of Investing in VISIT FLORIDA, the QTI Program, and Communities Impacted by Hurricanes

CONTACT YOUR REPRESENTATIVE CONTACT YOUR SENATOR SHARE YOUR RESILIENCY PLAN With the Florida Legislature currently putting finishing touches on Florida’s…

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Florida’s Top Economic Development Leader Pushes for VISIT FLORIDA and Qualified Targeted Industry Investments

Shares How Florida’s DEO is Helping with Long-Term Hurricane Disaster Relief TALLAHASSEE, Fla (February 25, 2020) – With the Florida…

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Florida Workforce 2030 Shows Changing Landscape of the ‘World of Work’ Requires New Skills

92% of Industry Leaders Poised to Hire, Yet 81% Concerned About Lack of Employability Skills TALLAHASSEE, FL (February 13, 2020)…

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Senate Committee Passes E-Verify Proposal

On February 11, 2020, the Senate Judiciary Committee passed an E-Verify proposal, SB 664, but not before making dramatic changes.…

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