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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Edie Ousley, 850-521-1231, 850-251-6261 eousley@flchamber.com TALLAHASSEE, FL (February 16, 2012) – Governor Rick Scott today signed into law a Florida Chamber-backed bill that will strengthen Florida’s position as a leader in the space industry. A long-held priority for the Florida Chamber, the spaceport facilities measure takes important steps toward providing flexibility [...]
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Edie Ousley, 850-521-1231 eousley@flchamber.com TALLAHASSEE, FL (February 16, 2012) – The Florida Chamber of Commerce commends U.S. Senator Marco Rubio for legislation filed today that would make sure Florida can determine the best approach to protecting its own water bodies rather than leaving such an important decision in the hands of [...]
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Edie Ousley, 850-521-1231 eousley@flchamber.com TALLAHASSEE (February 16, 2012) – Reducing skyrocketing workers’ compensation rates that could save Florida businesses millions is a priority for the Florida Chamber of Commerce. A Florida Chamber-backed workers’ reform bill that will reduce rates by 2.5% and bring forth a $62 million savings will be heard today [...]
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Edie Ousley, 850-521-1231 eousley@flchamber.com TALLAHASSEE (February 9, 2012) – A Florida Chamber of Commerce-backed workers’ compensation bill reducing rising rates for businesses and establishing fairness with workers’ comp prescription drug reimbursement rates today passed the House Health and Human Services Committee. HB 511, sponsored by Rep. Matt Hudson (R-Naples), will close the [...]
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Edie Ousley, 850-521-1231 eousley@flchamber.com TALLAHASSEE (February 8, 2012) – The latest edition of The Florida Chamber’s Bottom Line features Francisco Sanchez, US Under Secretary for International Trade with the US Department of Commerce. Secretary Sanchez, along with Florida Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Mark Wilson, discuss doubling Florida-origin and national exports [...]
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Edie Ousley, 850-521-1231 eousley@flchamber.com TALLAHASSEE (February 7, 2012) – U.S. Department of Commerce Under Secretary for International Trade Francisco Sanchez along with the Canadian Ambassador to the United States and Governor Rick Scott will be among the featured speakers today at the Florida Chamber of Commerce’s International Days. The two-day International Days [...]
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Edie Ousley, 850-521-1231 eousley@flchamber.com TALLAHASSEE (February 6, 2012) – The U.S. Department of Commerce Under Secretary for International Trade, along with the Canadian and Colombian Ambassadors to the United States will be among the featured speakers during the Florida Chamber of Commerce’s annual International Days on Tuesday and Wednesday, February 7-8 in [...]
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Edie Ousley, 850-521-1231 eousley@flchamber.com TALLAHASSEE (February 3, 2012) – Improving Florida’s business climate through meaningful reforms to the state’s PIP auto insurance system is a leading priority for the Florida Chamber of Commerce. Florida’s no-fault law and its accompanying mandatory PIP insurance system are a billion dollar problem affecting consumers and businesses. [...]
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Edie Ousley, 850-521-1231 eousley@flchamber.com TALLAHASSEE (February 1, 2012) – Mark Wilson, President and CEO of the Florida Chamber of Commerce, today issued the below remarks regarding American Airlines restructuring process. “As Florida continues on its path toward economic recovery, the Florida Chamber of Commerce believes that every job matters in our success [...]
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Edie Ousley, 850-521-1231 eousley@flchamber.com TALLAHASSEE (January 30, 2012)- The latest edition of The Florida Chamber’s Bottom Line features U.S. Representative Steve Southerland, II (R-FL), Florida Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Mark Wilson, and host Alia Faraj-Johnson in a water policy discussion on numeric nutrient criteria (NNC). Rep. Southerland, the Florida Chamber [...]
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