TALLAHASSEE, FL (February 6, 2025) – The Florida Chamber of Commerce welcomes Dr. Harry Moon, President & Chief Executive Officer of Nova Southeastern University, as the newest member of the Florida Chamber Board of Directors. His leadership and dedication to higher education and workforce development align with the Chamber’s mission to secure Florida’s future by ensuring a world-class education system and a thriving economy.
“A strong education and workforce system is essential to Florida’s economic future, and leaders like Dr. Harry Moon help drive the progress necessary to ensure today’s students become the prepared workforce of tomorrow,” said Mark Wilson, President & CEO, Florida Chamber of Commerce. “We are honored to have him join our Board of Directors and look forward to his insights and leadership.”
Dr. Moon brings a wealth of experience and a strong dedication to education and innovation. Under his leadership, Nova Southeastern University is poised for continued growth, solidifying its reputation as a premier institution and a key contributor to Florida’s future workforce. His expertise will be invaluable as the Chamber builds on Florida’s status as having America’s top universities and colleges.
Dr. Moon shared his enthusiasm for this new role, stating, “Education is the foundation of opportunity, and I am excited to work alongside the Florida Chamber to ensure Florida remains a leader in workforce development and innovation. I particularly look forward to contributing to initiatives that will strengthen our blue economy and help close the gaps in the healthcare workforce to ensure the very best in patient care.”
The Florida Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors is an elite group of CEOs and business leaders representing various industries across Florida. It plays a key role in advancing the Chamber’s mission by providing leadership, strategic direction, and oversight. Composed of business leaders from diverse industries, the Board works to influence policy, advocate for economic growth, and guide Florida toward continued success.
Every day, the Florida Chamber fights to make Florida even more competitive, advocating for a state that thrives on job creation, economic opportunity and growing to the 10th largest economy on earth. Our Chamber works hand-in-hand with policy experts, political strategists, businesses of all sizes, and our top-tier research foundation to guide Florida toward continued success.
If you believe in the power of free enterprise and are passionate about Florida’s future, now is the time to take action. Join us as we unite the business community for good and build a stronger, more prosperous Florida.
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About Florida Chamber of Commerce
Established in 1916 as Florida’s first statewide business advocacy organization, the Florida Chamber of Commerce is the voice of business and the state’s largest federation of employers, chambers of commerce, and associations aggressively representing small and large businesses from every industry and every region. The Florida Chamber works within all branches of government to affect those changes set forth in the annual Florida Business Agenda, which are seen as critical to secure Florida’s future. The Florida Chamber works closely with its Florida Political Operations and Florida Chamber Foundation. Visit www.FloridaChamber.com for more information.
About Nova Southeastern University
Nova Southeastern University is the largest private research university in Florida and a top employer in the state, with more than $5 billion in projected economic impact. The university educates more than 22,000 enrolled students from more than 115 countries and all 50 U.S. states. NSU is a Military Friendly School, committed to meeting the needs of its active military and veteran population. NSU is 1 of 4 Universities in the U.S. with Both M.D. and D.O. colleges and is the largest educator of physicians in Florida and is poised to be the largest in the country by 2025. Research at NSU addresses such critical areas as cancer, marine life, and brain health.