Since December 2010, Florida businesses have created nearly one million private-sector jobs. Although more than 98 percent of all jobs in Florida are created by businesses that didn’t receive incentives, the fact is that several states and nations are targeting the same high-wage industries Florida is targeting. In order to continue to diversify our economy, the Florida Chamber will continue to support Enterprise Florida’s (EFI) efforts to attract competitive new projects within and to our state.
Qualified Targeted Industries Help Create High-Wage Jobs
Florida Chamber of Commerce
Did you know that targeting certain industries will help diversify and expand Florida’s economy and create high-wage jobs? Industries such as aviation and aerospace,… Learn More
Florida Voters Strong on Governor DeSantis, Down on Impeachment Removal from Off
Edie Ousley
Latest Florida Chamber Political Poll and Small Business Survey Show TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (January 21, 2020) – Governor Ron DeSantis continues to enjoy strong approval… Learn More
Survey Says…Workforce Quality Still Keeping Job Creators Up at Night
Florida Chamber of Commerce
Even though Florida is outpacing the national average is jobs created, survey results from the Florida Chamber of Commerce’s First Quarter Small Business Index… Learn More
Chief Economist Says Florida’s Economic Outlook is Good
Edie Ousley
2020 FLORIDA ECONOMIC OUTLOOK UNITING BUSINESS FOR GOOD IN 2020 WILL KEEP THE MOMENTUM GOING Florida Expected to Continue Outpacing the Nation in Job… Learn More
EXCLUSIVE: Your Free 2020 Economic Outlook Awaits
Florida Chamber of Commerce
Probability of a Florida Recession Continues to Drop and New County Data Availa
Florida Chamber Foundation
According to Florida Chamber Foundation Chief Economist Dr. Jerry Parrish, Florida’s probability of a recession declined for the second month in a row. This news along with new… Learn More
Strategies for Rural Economic Development
Florida Chamber Foundation
Florida’s economy has seen a significant reshaping over the past 20 years. By 2030, rapid advancements in technology and automation will replace nearly half… Learn More
Florida’s Small Businesses Point to Workforce Quality as Top Concern Keeping
Edie Ousley
Despite Concern, Job Creators Anticipate Higher Sales TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (October 22, 2019) — Even though Florida is outpacing the national average in jobs created,… Learn More
Commerce Secretary Jamal Sowell and EFI’s Economic Plan
Florida Chamber Foundation
We are pleased to welcome Florida’s Secretary of Commerce and Enterprise Florida President and CEO Jamal Sowell as a featured speaker at the Florida… Learn More
2020 Florida Business Leaders’ Summit on Prosperity and Economic Opportuni
Florida Chamber Foundation
Did you know more than 3 million Floridians live in poverty? Of those, more than 260,000 are under age 5. Join business and industry… Learn More
While Chances of a Recession in Florida Are Increasing, Florida’s Economic Div
Florida Chamber Foundation
“Since April 2019, the probability of a Florida recession in the next nine months has increased substantially.” – Dr. Jerry Parrish, Chief Economist, Florida… Learn More
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces $16.2 Million in Awards to Improve Infrastructur
Florida Chamber of Commerce
Tallahassee, Fla. – On July 23, Governor Ron DeSantis announced $16.2 million in awards for 24 small and rural communities across the state through… Learn More
A Talented Workforce and the Rising Probability of a Recession Leave Florida’
Edie Ousley
Latest Florida Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index Survey Shows TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (July 22, 2019)— While Florida’s small businesses continue boosting the state’s economy,… Learn More
Florida Chamber of Commerce Names Representative Bob Rommel 2019 Most Valuable L
Edie Ousley
Also Announces 18 Distinguished Advocate Award Recipients ORLANDO, Fla. (June 20, 2019) – The Florida Chamber of Commerce today awarded Representative Bob Rommel with… Learn More
Mark Wilson: Education is the key to economic growth
Florida Chamber of Commerce
“Companies go where the talent is, not where the incentive is.” Right now, Florida has the 17th largest economy in the world. The Florida Chamber… Learn More
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