Florida Chamber News Releases


   
  The Florida Chamber of Commerce is committed to providing current and consistent information of relevance to Florida business. For information on the Florida Chamber of Commerce, reporters for newspapers, radio, television and other media outlets can contact Edie Ousley or 850.521.1231.
   
 

Florida Chamber of Commerce Endorses Pam Bondi in the Republican Primary for Florida Attorney General

July 29, 2010

 

The Florida Chamber of Commerce endorsed Pam Bondi in the Republican primary race for Attorney General of Florida.  The endorsement reflects the Florida Chamber's belief in Bondi's common-sense approach to law enforcement, consumer protection, and upholding Florida's constitution. (more)
   
 

Florida Chamber of Commerce Endorses Bill McCollum in the Republican Primary for Florida Governor

July 28, 2010

 

The Florida Chamber of Commerce endorsed Attorney General BIll McCollum today in the Republican primary race for Governor of Florida.  The endorsement, made at the Tampa Port Authority following a brief site tour, signals the Florida Chamber's strong support of McCollum's plan for creating jobs and strengthening Florida's economy. (more)
   
 

Florida Hometown Democracy Caught Hiding the Ball on Financial Reports,
Complaint Reveals

July 22, 2010

 

The Florida Chamber of Commerce today filed a complaint with the Florida Elections Commission against Florida Hometown Democracy, Inc., the Political Action Committee (PAC) sponsoring Amendment 4, a proposal to alter Florida's constitution. (more)

 

Download the election complaint and back-up material.
   
 

Blanchard Joins Florida Chamber Foundation to Lead Research Efforts

July 12, 2010


The Florida Chamber Foundation announced today that it has expanded its research and public policy development efforts with the addition of Carrie Blanchard as director of research and public policy.  Blanchard is leaving the office of Mayor John Marks to join the think tank arm of the Florida Chamber of Commerce following her last city commission meeting this week. (more)
   
 

Florida Chamber of Commerce Endorses Congressman Adam Putnam for Florida's Commissioner of Agriculture

July 8, 2010


The Florida Chamber of Commerce today proudly announces the unanimous endorsement of Adam Putnam for Commissioner of Agriculture. Congressman Putnam’s strong pro-business record demonstrates that he is a leader on issues of concern to Florida’s businesses, and that he will work to protect and advance the state’s business community as Commissioner of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. (more)
   
 

Florida Chamber of Commerce Announces Steve Forbes as Keynote Speaker at 2010 Future of Florida Forum

June 28, 2010


The Florida Chamber of Commerce has announced Steve Forbes as keynote speaker for its premier event and annual meeting, the 2010 Future of Florida Forum, which takes place at Walt Disney World’s Yacht & Beach Club in Orlando, October 11 - 13. This year’s event will focus on further transitioning Florida to a new economy by creating high-paying jobs and accelerating the diversification of major industry clusters. (more)
   
 

Florida Chamber Political Institute Poll Shows Numbers in Republican Gubernatorial Primary Election Tightening

June 18, 2010

 

A poll released today by the Florida Chamber of Commerce Political Institute shows the lead narrowing in the Republican Primary race for governor. In a statewide sampling of likely voters, 35 percent of Floridians are still undecided. Additionally, Governor Crist continues to hold strong approval ratings, with 60 percent of Floridians approving and 30 percent disapproving. However, 53 percent of voters still believe Florida is on the wrong track, while 30 percent of voters believe we are generally headed in the right direction. (more)
   
 

Jacksonville Senator John Thrasher Named Florida Chamber's 2010 Most Valuable Legislator

June 15, 2010

 

Senator John Thrasher has been named the 2010 Most Valuable Legislator by the Florida Chamber of Commerce for his leadership on pro-business issues during this year’s Legislative Session.
 
“It is an honor to receive the Most Valuable Legislator Award from the Florida Chamber,” said Senator Thrasher. “I am proud of the work we have done this year to create jobs and continue positioning Florida as a strong competitor in the global economy and I will keep fighting for the business community in the years to come.”  (more)
   
 

Florida Chamber Release Pro-Jobs Ratings

June 10, 2010

 

Today, the Florida Chamber of Commerce released the 2010 Legislative Report Card, which grades legislators based on their support of pro-job and pro-business issues during the legislative session. These highly anticipated grades are
calculated annually based on legislators’ voting records on the issues outlined in the Florida Chamber’s 2010 Florida Business Agenda and are available for review at www.FloridaChamber.com/2010ReportCard.
 
“The Florida Chamber’s 2010 Legislative Report Card is an invaluable tool for every business owner and voter in the state,” said Florida Chamber President and CEO Mark Wilson. “Not only is it a one-stop source for employers and their employees to find out which legislators support the business community as a whole, the online Report Card also provides a break-down of how each individual legislator voted on specific issues in the Florida Business Agenda to earn his or her grade.”  (more)
   
 

Florida Chamber of Commerce Names David Hart as Executive Vice President Additional Staffing Changes Part of Realignment to Five-Year Strategic Plan
May 18, 2010

 

Today, Florida Chamber President and CEO Mark Wilson announced David Hart has been hired in a newly created position as executive vice president and will manage the Chamber’s extensive legislative and political operations. The Florida Chamber is further ramping up its advocacy efforts to realign its priorities to its new five-year strategic plan and to focus on the changing legislative and political landscape. In addition, Marian Johnson has been promoted to senior vice president of Political Operations and Adam Babington has been promoted to vice president of Governmental Affairs. (more)

 
 

Florida Chamber of Commerce Calls for Doubling of Florida Exports in Six Years
April 14, 2010

The Florida Chamber of Commerce announced today that it is pushing for Florida to double its exports in the next six years. The announcement came at International Days, a two-day policy and networking event that brought several panels of international business experts to Tallahassee this week. International business and its impact on Florida were the focus of the conference that promotes and highlights the significant role international business plays in Florida’s economy. (more)
   
 

Key Education & Business Leaders Voice Support of Senate Bill 6
April 13, 2010

Key education advocates and business leaders, including Foundation for Florida's Future, The Florida Council of 100, Florida Chamber of Commerce and Associated Industries of Florida, today voiced their support for Senate Bill 6, the performance pay measure sponsored by Senator John Thrasher (R-St. Augustine) and Representative John Legg (R-Port Richey), and urged Governor Charlie Crist to sign the bill into law. (more) 
   
 

Florida's Teacher Union Stands in Way of Bold Education Reforms in Florida
March 29, 2010

 

The Florida Chamber of Commerce is proud of the bold and innovative application that Florida submitted in support of Democratic President Obama’s Race to the Top initiative. Florida Department of Education Commissioner Eric Smith and his team of educators, superintendents, teachers and many others are to be congratulated for the many months of superior work involved in creating an application that we believe was first-rate and future oriented. (more) 
   
 

Florida's Business Community Announces Agenda for 2010
February 24, 2010

 

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.– Florida’s premier business organization, the Florida Chamber of Commerce, announced today its Business Agenda for 2010, which details the priorities of Florida’s business community and outlines solutions to strengthen Florida’s economy and help create jobs now. (more)
   
 

Florida Council of 100, in Partnership with the Florida Chamber of Commerce,
Releases Closing the Talent Gap:  A Business Perspective
January 14, 2010

 

TAMPA, Fla. – Today, the Florida Council of 100, in partnership with the Florida Chamber of Commerce, released “Closing the Talent Gap: A Business Perspective – What Florida Needs From Its Talent Supply Chain.” As unveiled by Governor Charlie Crist at a press conference this morning, “Closing the Talent Gap” identifies the key factors for investing public dollars in each stage of the education delivery process in order to deliver the highest dividend to Florida's students and economy. (more)
   
 

Floridians Support for Race to the Top is Strong
January 8, 2010

 

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, the Florida Chamber released a survey showing over two-thirds of Floridians have a favorable opinion of Race to the Top, a federal competitive grant program in which states compete for education funding. According to the survey, this point of view remains strong in every region and in every demographic group in the state. (more)
   
 

 
 
Dec. 21, 2009

Florida Chamber President Commends Appointment of Chris Hart to Office of Tourism, Trade and Economic Development (OTTED) (Read)

Dec. 21, 2009

Florida Chamber Foundation Names Dr. Dale Brill as President (Read)
Dec. 16, 2009

Statement Regarding Office of Insurance Regulation Announcement (Read)
Dec. 8, 2009

Florida Chamber Applauds Passage of Statewide Rail Legislation (Read)
Nov. 20, 2009

Florida Chamber Clarifies Unemployment Compensation Tax Debate (Read)
Sept. 15, 2009

Chamber-Backed Thrasher Wins Jacksonville Senate Race (Read)
Aug. 28, 2009

Governor Crist Appoints George LeMieux to U.S. Senate (Read)
Aug. 17, 2009

Florida Chamber Poll Shows McCollum Leading Governors Race (Read)
June 9, 2009

Florida Chamber Announces Most Valuable Legislator and Distinguished Advocates (Read)
June 8, 2009

Florida Chamber Poll:  Floridians Support Increasing Property Insurance Options (Read)
June 4, 2009

Florida Taxpayers Win With Gov. Crist Signing Tax Fairness Legislation (Read)
June 1, 2009

Florida Chamber Applauds Gov. Crist for Signing Economic Stimulus Bill (Read)
May 29, 2009

Florida Chamber Applauds Gov. Crist for Signing of Workers' Compensation Bill (Read)
May 20, 2009

Florida Chamber Releases 2009 Pro-Jobs Ratings (Read)
March 5, 2009

Florida Chamber Applauds Passage of Corporate Tax Glitch Fix (Read)
March 2, 2009

Florida Chamber Poll:  Voters Support Crist, Everglades Land Purchase (Read)
Feb. 24, 2009

Florida Chamber Forum Focusees on Solvency of Florida's Property Insurance Market (Read)
Feb. 18, 2009

Florida Chamber:  Focus Federal Stimulus Funding on Job Creation and Economic Transition (Read)
Feb. 5, 2009

Business Leaders Detail Plans to Create Jobs and Transition Florida's Economy (Read)
Feb. 4, 2009

Florida Chamber Poll: Governor Crist With High Approval (Read)
   
 
 
Dec. 9, 2008

Joint Statement Regarding Florida Cabinet Action on Corporate Income Tax Glitch (Read)

Nov. 20, 2008

Florida Council of 100, Florida Chamber Foundation Applaud Governor Crist's Higher Education Reform (Read)

Nov. 14, 2008

Florida Council of 100, Florida Chamber Foundation Applaud Governor Crist's Higher Education Reform (Read)

Oct 30, 2008

Florida Chamber Poll:  Obama Leads McCain, 45% to 41% (Read)

Oct 23, 2008

Statement on Workers' Comp Ruling (Read)

Oct 20, 2008

AT&T's Criser to Chair Florida Chamber (Read)

Oct 15, 2008

Florida Chamber Applauds Reduction in Workers' Compensation Insurance Rates (Read)

Oct 15, 2008

Florida Chamber Applauds $1.4 Billion Economic Stimulus for Transportation (Read)

Oct 6, 2008

Florida Chamber:  Florida's Economy in Transition, Needs Bold Leadership (Read)

Oct 3, 2008

Florida Chamber Poll:  Crist Approval Rising (Read)