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Florida’s Economy Ranks #1 in the U.S.—Positioned to Weather Rising Prices
By: Sheridan Morby, Senior Research Economist, Florida Chamber Foundation According to CNBC’s recently released “America’s Top States for Business” rankings, Florida is a Top 3 state for business in 2025 – and boasts the number one economy in the country. CNBC’s rankings considered over 130 metrics across 10 categories of competitiveness, and Florida is among the leading states. This year’s ranking placed particular emphasis on a state’s economic climate – and Florida topped the list…
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Florida Chamber of Commerce Unveils 2025 How They Voted, Distinguished Advocates, and Legislative Report Card
Today, the Florida Chamber of Commerce unveiled its 2025 How They Voted publication. A comprehensive review of what passed this legislative session, what didn’t, and what remains unfinished business, How They Voted reveals the Florida Chamber’s 2025 Legislative Report Card, showcasing grades earned by all 159 legislators in the Florida House and Senate based on their votes during the 2025 Legislative Session, and recognizes the Florida Chamber’s Distinguished Advocates. “When the business community unites with the Florida…
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Florida Chamber of Commerce Appoints John Doolittle to Lead Health Council; Florida Chamber Leadership Cabinet Launches Mental Wellness Institute to Improve Behavioral Health for Workforce, Veterans/First Responders & Youth
The Florida Chamber Leadership Cabinet on Safety, Health, and Sustainability—the Chamber’s entity guiding statewide efforts to improve workplace safety, employee health, and environmental outcomes—has appointed John Doolittle as Director of the Florida Chamber Health Council, one of its three core councils. Within the Health Council, Doolittle will also lead the launch of the newly established Mental Wellness Institute, a business-led initiative focused on improving behavioral health outcomes for Florida’s workforce, veterans and first responders, and…
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Statement from Mark Wilson, President & CEO of the Florida Chamber of Commerce and Foundation – Florida’s 3rd-Grade Reading Scores Up Two Percentage Points, Now at 57%
“We are encouraged by the increase in Florida’s 3rd grade reading scores, reflecting the hard work of educators, the business community, and students alike. While we celebrate the positive momentum seen in 50 of our 67 school districts, we turn our attention to the nearly 95,000 Florida students who are not yet reading at grade level. I would like to congratulate Franklin County for being the biggest percentage mover, going from 40% to 60% on…
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Florida Chamber Foundation, in Partnership with Helios Education Foundation, Launches Game-Changing Florida Talent Center Data Hub to Strengthen Statewide Talent Pipeline
Access the Florida Talent Center Data Hub HERE. The Florida Chamber Foundation, in partnership with Helios Education Foundation, is proud to announce the launch of the Florida Talent Center Data Hub, a first-of-its-kind, public-facing tool designed to support Florida’s long-term workforce readiness and economic growth. The Florida Talent Center Data Hub, launched at today’s 2025 Florida Learners to Earners Workforce Solution Summit, brings together cradle-to-career education and workforce data into a centralized, user-friendly platform. Designed…
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