Small Business Issues

Florida Chamber of Commerce 2017 Agenda To #MakeFLMoreCompetitive Through Jobs And Economic Growth

Urges Lawmakers to Make Florida More Competitive and Create Economic Opportunity for Millions of Floridians TALLAHASSEE, FL (January 12, 2017) –…

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Small Business Survey: Tell Us Which Issues Affect Your Business

Small businesses create two out of every three jobs in Florida, and are the backbone of our state’s economy. The Florida…

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2016 Future of Florida Forum: Release of Small Business Index Survey Results, Dr. Jerry Parrish

Government Regulations and Economic Uncertainty Continue to Concern Small Businesses > READ the full Small Business Index Survey Report

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Gov. Scott Activates Emergency Bridge Loan Program for Small Businesses Damaged by Hurricane Hermine

In case you missed it the following news Release was distributed from the office of Governor Rick Scott.   Today,…

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Federal Overtime Rules Cause for Concern in Florida’s Small Business Community

Outlook Uncertain as Businesses Face Unstable Economy > DOWNLOAD the Florida Small Business Index Survey Quarter 2 Results TALLAHASSEE, Fla.…

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John Medina Discusses Small Business, a Global Economy and More

“Free enterprise is not like playing a board game with a six year old, where it seems like the rules…

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John Hartnett Discusses International Trade and Small Business Success

“Success does not come overnight with international trade. The challenges lie in understanding the cultural differences and maintaining realistic expectations of growth…

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Florida Small Businesses Report Business Is Improving But Economic Uncertainties Remain

Workforce Quality Becomes Increasing Concern TALLAHASSEE, FL (March 28, 2016) –Results from the latest Florida Chamber of Commerce Small Business…

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Legislative Agenda Puts Jobs, Growth and Economic Opportunity in the Driver Seat

  Urges Lawmakers to Put Florida’s Long-Term Competitiveness Ahead of Short-Term Political Fixes TALLAHASSEE (November 17, 2015) – As the Florida…

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1 in 4 Small Businesses Cite Access to Capital as a Primary Concern

In the recent Small Business Index Survey conducted by the Florida Chamber of Commerce, small business owners reported being optimistic about…

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Florida Chamber Unveils 2015 Legislative Report Card

Missed Opportunities and Philosophical Differences Lead to Fewer Votes Cast On Issues That Could Have Made Florida More Competitive TALLAHASSEE,…

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Florida Small Business Owners Optimistic About the Future

45% Expect to Hire in Next Six Months; 76% Expect Increased Sales TALLAHASSEE, FL. (June 24 , 2015) – With…

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Florida’s Small Businesses Should Be Prepared for Hurricane Season

As Floridians, we all know and accept the reality that we live in a hurricane-prone state. Florida’s geographic location makes…

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2 out of 3 Jobs in Florida Come from Small Business

What do Publix Supermarkets, AutoNation and Darden Restaurants have in common? They’re all Fortune 500 companies that started as Florida…

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Florida Has The 4th Highest Cell Phone Tax Rate In The U.S.

With more and more Americans choosing to live without landline phones, cell phone plans and the tax revenues they generate…

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