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Prosperity

Florida Chamber President Urges Congress to Begin Breaking The Cycle of Generational Poverty Through Economic Opportunity

“The battle of this generation is between economic equality and economic opportunity – between those who believe that everyone is…

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Transportation Investments

Statement on the House Passage of Transportation Network Companies

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (January 27, 2016) – The Florida Chamber of Commerce today released the following statement from David Hart, Executive…

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Education

Florida Chamber-Backed Unique Abilities Bill Passes; Heads to Governor’s Desk

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Edie Ousley (850) 521-1231 eousley@flchamber.com The Gardiner Scholarship Will Empower Students TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (January 14, 2016)…

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Water Solutions

Water Bill En-Route to Governor’s Desk

Ensures Clean and Abundant Water for Future Growth TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (January 14, 2016) – The Florida Chamber of Commerce applauds…

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Uncategorized

Florida Small Businesses Reporting Higher Company Sales But Still Uncertain About The Economy

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Edie Ousley, 850-521-1231 or 850-251-6261 eousley@flchamber.com Florida Small Businesses Reporting Higher Company Sales But Still Uncertain…

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New Florida Chamber Poll Shows Florida Voters Want Good Jobs for Everyone

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Edie Ousley (850) 521-1231 eousley@flchamber.com Jobs, Education and Healthcare Top Voter Concerns National Security Concerns Increasing…

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Expansion of Gambling

Florida Chamber Poll Finds Floridians Continue to Support Seminole Compact and Benefits to Florida

An Overwhelming Percentage of Floridians Continue to View the Sunshine State as a “Family-Friendly” Destination TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (January 7, 2016) –…

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Internship Program

More Than 700,000 Floridians with Disabilities Not in the Workforce

Florida Chamber Encourages Meaningful Employment Opportunities for the Disabled and Launches Unique Abilities Internship Program   TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (January 6,…

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Targeted Tax Reforms

New Video Highlights Importance of Cutting Florida’s Burdensome and Costly Business Rent Tax

Small Businesses, Job Creators and Business Groups Call for a One Percent Tax Cut TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (December 17, 2015) –…

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CFOs from Florida’s Top Businesses Convene at Florida Chamber Foundation’s CFO Roundtable

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Melissa Roberts (850) 521-1217 mroberts@flfoundation.org CFOs from Florida’s Top Businesses Talk Data, Market Trends, Employment Law…

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Economic Development

One Million New Jobs In Florida

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (December 18, 2015) – Below is a statement from Mark Wilson, President and CEO of the Florida Chamber…

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Transportation Investments

Florida Chamber Foundation Transportation Summit Encourages Leaders to Prepare for Six Million New Residents & Global Transportation Leadership

The Path to Florida’s Future Debuts to Highlight Importance of Florida’s Transportation Economy JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (December 10, 2015) – With…

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Economic Development

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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Florida Chamber Board of Directors Elect Agriculture Industry Leader Tracy Duda Chapman as 2015-2016 Chair

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Edie Ousley, 850-521-1231 or 850-251-6261 eousley@flchamber.com   TALLAHASSEE (November 12, 2015) – The Florida Chamber of…

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Targeted Tax Reforms

Targeted Tax Reforms Will Make Florida More Competitive

Florida Chamber Tax Cut Recommendations Include Business Rent Tax, Manufacturing Machinery and Equipment And Corporate Income Tax TALLAHASSEE (November 5,…

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