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New Florida Chamber Foundation Case Study Highlights Aviation as Key to Florida’s Workforce Competitiveness
The Florida Chamber Foundation’s Future of Work issued a new case study examining workforce trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping Florida’s aviation industry, one of the state’s vital economic drivers. Florida’s aviation industry supports more than 2 million jobs and accounts for 13.5 percent of the state’s gross domestic product (GDP), making it one of Florida’s most powerful economic engines. As demand for aviation services continues to grow, new workforce data highlights mounting challenges driven by…
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Florida Chamber Media Director Taylore Maxey Honored in Tallahassee Democrat’s 2026 Class of 25 Women You Need to Know
As Women’s History Month comes to a close, the Florida Chamber of Commerce celebrates Taylore Maxey, Director of Media and Public Relations, for being named to the Tallahassee Democrat’s 20th annual “25 Women You Need to Know” list, recognizing her leadership and contributions to the community. The 2026 class highlights 25 accomplished women and five young women “to watch” who have made significant impacts in Tallahassee. This milestone year marks two decades of the annual…
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Florida Prosperity Initiative Releases “State of Childhood Poverty in Florida” Report Highlighting Progress and Work Ahead
Today, the Florida Chamber Foundation’s Florida Prosperity Initiative released its latest report, State of Childhood Poverty in Florida, providing a data-informed look at the progress being made and the work still ahead to cut childhood poverty in half, a goal officially outlined in the Florida2030 Blueprint. The annual poverty report indicates that Florida has: 711,576 kids in poverty, with more than half of these kids living in only 15% (that’s more than 152 zip codes…
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Florida Chamber Foundation Releases New Report Measuring State’s Progress Toward Top 10 Global Economy Target
The Florida Chamber Foundation today released the Florida 2030 Blueprint Halftime Report, offering a comprehensive assessment of Florida’s progress toward becoming a Top 10 global economy by 2030 and outlining the priorities needed to ensure long-term prosperity for all Floridians. Launched in 2018, the Florida 2030 Blueprint established 39 measurable goals focused on economic growth, workforce readiness, and improved quality of life. The new report finds Florida making meaningful progress despite significant global and national…
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Florida Maintains Economic Momentum Following Conclusion of 2026 Legislative Session Despite Discord
Florida’s Regular Legislative Session by the Numbers: 1,788 Bills and PCBs filed; approximately 185 general bills passed both chambers Florida Chamber of Commerce testified approximately 100 times on legislation impacting job creators Florida Chamber is analyzing approximately 4,000 regular session votes cast by lawmakers and will release its annual Legislative Report Card with our forthcoming How They Voted publication $1.4 billion difference in House and Senate budgets, requiring a special session before June 30…
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