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Florida Chamber’s Prosperity Initiative to Spotlight Solutions for Reducing Childhood Poverty at June 9 Summit
The Florida Chamber Foundation’s Florida Prosperity Initiative will convene business, nonprofit, policy, and community leaders from across the state for the 2026 Florida Prosperity & Economic Opportunity Solution Summit on June 9 at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay. Since the Florida Chamber’s Prosperity Initiative launched, childhood poverty in Florida has declined by nearly 200,000 children. Today, Florida has 711,576 children in poverty, with more than half of Florida’s children in just over 15% (152) of…
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New Florida Chamber Statewide Poll Shows Ashley Moody, Byron Donalds Leading Potential Democratic Opponents in November Ballot Test
The latest Florida Chamber statewide poll finds both Ashley Moody and Byron Donalds ahead of the leading Democratic frontrunners. These leads mirror what is seen on the generic ballot among likely Florida voters, with Republicans retaining a 7-point lead over Democrats. The Florida Chamber’s poll also finds Governor DeSantis retaining strong approval amongst Floridians, with 54% of Floridians giving the Governor a favorable review of his job performance as Florida’s chief executive as he enters…
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Florida Chamber Leadership Cabinet Announces 2026 Leadership Conference on Safety, Health + Sustainability
The Florida Chamber Leadership Cabinet on Safety, Health + Sustainability will host its 6th Annual Florida Chamber Leadership Conference on Safety, Health + Sustainability, May 14–15, at Disney’s Contemporary Resort in Orlando. This two-day event brings together business leaders, safety professionals and decision-makers from across Florida for forward-looking conversations focused on strengthening workplaces and driving long-term economic success. As one of Florida’s premier gatherings focused on workplace excellence, the conference will deliver actionable strategies and…
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Florida Chamber of Commerce Unveils 2026 Regular Session Report Card and Distinguished Advocate Award Recipients
Today, the Florida Chamber of Commerce unveiled its 2026 Legislative Report Card, showcasing grades earned by all 156 legislators in the Florida House and Senate based on their votes during the 2026 Regular Legislative Session, and also awarded seven legislators the 2026 Distinguished Advocate Award. “The world is continuing to watch Florida and paying attention to our economic progress and competitiveness,” said Florida Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Mark Wilson. “The decisions policymakers make will…
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The Florida Chamber Foundation’s Future of Work Initiative Hosts Data Hub Roundtable to Strengthen Florida’s Talent Pipeline
The Florida Chamber Foundation will host the Tampa Bay Data Hub Roundtable on Friday, May 1, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Tampa Electric Company (TECO) headquarters. The roundtable will bring together business, education, policy, philanthropic, and community leaders to explore the Florida Talent Center Data Hub, a first-of-its-kind platform designed to give decision-makers actionable insights to strengthen Florida’s talent pipeline. The Data Hub features key education and workforce data spanning early learning, K-12,…
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