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Florida Chamber of Commerce Endorses CFO Jimmy Patronis for Chief Financial Officer
The Florida Chamber of Commerce announced today that it has endorsed Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis in his re-election bid to remain Florida’s Chief Financial Officer. “The Florida Chamber of Commerce endorses Jimmy Patronis to continue serving as Florida’s Chief Financial Officer. Jimmy fought side by side with the Florida Chamber of Commerce to help local businesses reopen quickly,” said Florida Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Mark Wilson. “Through his leadership he helped champion…
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Florida Chamber Continues Delivering Against 6-year Strategic Plan, Adds Horsepower with Three New Hires
The Executive Team at the Florida Chamber continues to be focused and intentional about the work being done toward accomplishing the goals of our 6-year, $105 million strategic plan and the continued talent acquisition necessary to achieve our mission. With that in mind, today we are announcing the continued growth of the Florida Chamber enterprise with the addition of three team members who will bring insight, analysis, experience and additional horsepower to our already strong…
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Florida Trade & Logistics 2030 Study Sets the Course for Florida’s Continued Leadership in Trade, Logistics, Exported-Oriented Manufacturing Activities, and Rural Economic Growth
As global supply chains change, Florida can be the big winner. A brand-new research report indicates Florida has the available capacity to move more goods, make more goods, and multiply these impacts throughout the economy. Globally competitive trade, logistics, and manufacturing sectors will diversify Florida’s economy, bringing new jobs, income and investment into the state. Florida can propel its economy to one of the top 10 worldwide, and today, with the Florida Chamber Foundation’s Florida…
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Small Business Spotlight: Scott Zimmerman, AGPM – A Green Property Manager
Have a Conversation with Scott Zimmerman, President of AGPM – A Green Property Manager What does your business do? Multifamily Housing – We specialize in the acquisition of general partnership and investor limited partnership, mostly affordably apartment communities with some conventional communities consisting of approximately 6000 units. We also specialize in the acquisition of debt secured by distressed rental apartment communities. We previously served as SEC-registered investment advisors in real estate. What’s your biggest concern…
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OPINION: Florida must address ‘public nuisance’ claims
-This Article was Originally Published in the Sarasota Herald-Tribune- Lawful businesses engaging in lawful conduct may find that they are subject to substantial liability based on an expansion and perversion of the centuries-old legal doctrine of public nuisance. Prodded by personal injury trial lawyers, some state and local governments are misusing “public nuisance” to manage and increase budget revenues by seeking damages from businesses for injuries to others beyond the control of the businesses. In…
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