Jobless Rate Gap Widens Between US, Florida for Second Consecutive Month
In April, Florida’s employment picture brightened yet again as the state’s jobless rate dropped to 7.2 percent, down from the previous month’s reading of 7.5 percent.
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Filter by Source: Chamber Foundation, Chamber of Commerce, Political OperationsManufacturing Equipment Sales Tax Relief Will Make Florida More Competitive
Florida took a major step toward becoming more competitive today when Governor Rick Scott signed a bill into law eliminating the manufacturing and equipment sales tax.
Florida’s Consumer Confidence – Continuing its Climb
Most notably, the indicator for expected economic conditions one year from now rose over 11 percent this month – from 72 in March to 80 in April. Are Florida’s policies and focus on strengthening job creation and improving the business climate effective?
CFO Atwater and the Florida Chamber Series on Small Business
On this installment in our ongoing series, listen to an interview with CFO Jeff Atwater as he discusses the impacts of Small Business on Florida’s economy. “4 out of 5 Floridians Go to Work in a Small Business Every Day…They are the key.”
Florida Chamber Foundation Forecasts 200,000 New Jobs Added in 2013
New economic data suggests that job seekers may have better luck this year.
Education Reform Is Working In Florida
Florida education has never been better, recently ranking sixth nationally in the prestigious Quality Counts survey. This is because of the “Bold Education Reform’’ experiment that Kathleen Oropeza criticized.
State Leading Index Points to a Future Pick-Up in Florida’s Economy
The interpretation of economic data can at times become a rather daunting task. Conflicting reports of economic expansion and contraction can lead individuals to ponder the true direction of Florida’s economy.
TAKE ACTION: Urge Your Member of Congress to Support the Federal E-Fairness Bill
By a 69-27 vote margin, the U.S. Senate passed a bill empowering states to collect sales tax for purchases made online. The measure, dubbed The Marketplace Fairness Act, now goes to the U.S. House of Representatives and is expected to face an uphill battle.
Hertz Relocates Corporate Headquarters From New Jersey to Florida
The Florida Chamber of Commerce applauds Hertz’s decision today to relocate their corporate headquarters from New Jersey to Ft. Myers, Florida, bringing 700 new jobs to the region.
2013 SESSION SUMMARY: Florida Legislature Takes Steps to Make Florida More Competitive By Passing More Than 25 Florida Chamber-Backed Bills
Leading by example during the 2013 Legislative Session, lawmakers helped make Florida more competitive by passing more than 25 Florida Chamber-backed bills. While Washington remains stuck in neutral, Florida continues to adopt policies that will help small businesses and families by standing up for free enterprise and growing the private sector.
