Free trade agreements hold promise for Florida
Tariff eliminations bring talk of jobs and opportunities overseas.
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Filter by Source: Chamber Foundation, Chamber of Commerce, Political OperationsSchultz: In Washington, sound bites. In Palm Beach County, solutions
By RANDY SCHULTZ, EDITOR OF THE EDITORIAL PAGE In Washington, when it comes to issues like the economy and health care, you hear nothing but noise. In Palm Beach County, they’re trying to have productive conversations. Last week, a collaboration between the Florida Chamber Foundation and the Economic Council of Palm Beach County became official [...]
Agenda for Jobs’ Includes Recommendation to Tax Internet Sales
The Florida Chamber of Commerce has issued a six-point plan to help create jobs and one of the elements includes requiring you to pay taxes on all of your Internet purchases.
Florida Chamber Makes Online Sales Tax Top Issue
Taxing online sales is one the legislative priorities the Florida Chamber of Commerce announced Thursday, but the state Senate’s leader said he doubts it will pass.
CHAMBER: COLLECT INTERNET SALES TAX
THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, October 20, 2011..The Florida Chamber of Commerce supports closing a “loophole” that allows Internet-based retailers to avoid sales taxes — but says online-travel companies shouldn’t be forced to pay disputed hotel taxes.
Florida Chamber of Commerce wants more public funds for private schools
The Florida Chamber of Commerce today released its 2012 legislative agenda, which includes support for education changes that strengthen charter schools, expand the use of public funds for virtual/private schools and broaden the use of technology in the classroom.
Florida Chamber of Commerce opposes casinos
The Tallahassee-based organization’s president Mark Wilson, in Orlando Thursday on business, reiterated the chamber’s 20-year-old position against expanding casino gambling in the state.
Florida Chamber comes out against gaming expansion plans
TALLAHASSEE– The Florida Chamber of Commerce is among those lining up against a destination casino bill that could bring three Las Vegas-style resorts to South Florida.
Florida chamber says it wants to boost the economy — just not with casinos
The Florida Chamber of Commerce won’t be backing an expansion of casino gambling in South Florida.
It’s too risky for Florida’s image to roll the dice on casinos
Cue the dancing girls. Send in the dealers. And let’s roll the dice, fingers-crossed, that Las Vegas-style casinos will lift Florida from its economic malaise. After all, how bad can it be to let Florida’s worldwide brand forever be altered from family-friendly beaches and theme parks to adult playground and money trap?
