The Florida Chamber of Commerce applauds the selection of Jack Miles as Secretary of the Department of Management Services (DMS). “As a veteran business leader highly skilled in sourcing and contract management, Jack Miles brings the expertise needed to help government run more like a business,” said Allan Bense, Chair of the Florida Chamber of [...]
As a member of the Florida Chamber of Commerce and a leader in Florida’s business community, we hope you will consider joining Senator Jack Latvala and Representatives Ed Hooper, Jim Frishe, Jeff Brandes, and Larry Ahern at a Jobs Creation Summit on Friday, January 21st at 8:00a.m. at the St. Petersburg College EpiCenter, located at [...]
Earlier this week, Florida Chamber of Commerce Executive Vice President David Hart testified before the Senate Pre-K-12 Appropriations Committee on the Closing the Talent Gap report. Closing the Talent Gap, a joint project by the Florida Council of 100 and the Florida Chamber, identifies key factors for best utilizing limited public funds appropriated for education [...]
The Florida Chamber of Commerce recognizes that International Trade is vital to the health and prosperity of Florida’s economy. As Florida’s leading voice of business, the Florida Chamber has called for the doubling of Florida-origin exports over the next five years. Free trade agreements are critical to reaching the goal of doubling Florida-origin exports, and [...]
In an effort to reduce regulation, streamline permitting, and create a more favorable climate for job creation, Governor Rick Scott late Wednesday named Billy Buzzett as Secretary of the Florida Department of Community Affairs (DCA). Buzzett, a civil engineer, land use lawyer and vice president of strategic planning for the St. Joe Company, will advise [...]
The Florida Chamber of Commerce congratulates Governor Rick Scott for being sworn in today as Florida’s 45th Governor, and for immediately making good on his campaign promise to reduce job killing rules and regulations. Following his swearing in ceremony, Governor Scott signed Executive Order No. 11 – 01 freezing all new regulations. This was the [...]
The Florida Chamber of Commerce congratulates Governor Rick Scott for being sworn in today as Florida’s 45th Governor, and for immediately making good on his campaign promise to reduce job killing rules and regulations. Following his swearing in ceremony, Governor Scott signed Executive Order No. 11 – 01 freezing all new regulations. This was the [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Edie Ousley, 850-251-6261 or 850-521-1231 eousley@flchamber.com TALLAHASSEE, FL (January 3, 2011) – The Florida Chamber of Commerce today applauded Governor-elect Rick Scott for his selection of Herschel Vinyard as Secretary of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). “As a veteran environmental lawyer, strong business leader, and Florida Chamber member, Herschel [...]
The Florida Chamber of Commerce today applauded Governor-elect Rick Scott for his selection of Herschel Vinyard as Secretary of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). “As a veteran environmental lawyer, strong business leader, and Florida Chamber member, Herschel is a solid choice and brings impressive skills that will allow him the ability to balance [...]
