In a national survey of chief executive officers, respondents perceive that Florida is the second best state for conducting business in 2012. The survey, administered by Chief Executive Magazine, collected responses from 650 business leaders to rank business climates in various states.
According to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, the number of Florida patents set a record with 3,136 patents awarded for the year 2011.
The number of building permits for private housing units increased in March 2012 to a recent high. The number of Florida permits increased from 3,625 in February 2012 to 5,424 in March 2012.
Florida’s economy added approximately 10,800 jobs.
The Florida Chamber Foundation and Collaborative Labs at St. Petersburg College recently announced their strategic partnership which will offer a dynamic and collaborative process for securing Florida’s future.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Juli Puckett (850) 521-1217 jpuckett@FLFoundation.org Volunteers to finalize the initial draft of the first-ever, state-wide strategic plan for Florida. TALLAHASSEE, FL (March 21, 2011) – The Florida Chamber Foundation today announced the newest members of the 2011 Six Pillars Caucus System who will help craft the first-ever, state-wide strategic plan to [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Juli Puckett (850) 521-1217 jpuckett@FLFoundation.org Darden joins elite group who invest in Florida’s success. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (March 14, 2011) – The Florida Chamber Foundation today welcomed Darden Restaurants, the world’s largest full-service restaurant company, to its Board as a Community Development Partner. Darden will be represented by Angela Woods, Director of [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Juli Puckett (850) 521-1217 jpuckett@FLFoundation.org Reed Brings Passion for Talent Supply and Education to Board TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (March 10, 2011) – The Florida Chamber Foundation announced this week the addition of J. Emmett Reed, CAE, Executive Director of Florida Health Care Association, to its Board of Trustees. The Florida Chamber Foundation’s [...]
Florida Chamber Foundation President Dale A. Brill, Ph.D. joined First Lady Ann Scott yesterday to celebrate Literacy Week during a press conference on the steps of Florida’s Old Capitol. Dr. Brill explained that business owners and companies throughout Florida rely on well-educated and highly trained individuals to ensure the success of their businesses. Having a [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Juli Puckett (850) 521-1217 jpuckett@FLFoundation.org Tallahassee, FL (January 28, 2011) – The Florida Chamber Foundation announced that Columbia County has completed the steps to becoming the first Six Pillars Community in the State of Florida during a press conference today. The event took place at Columbia County High School’s Career Center [...]
