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.
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
Florida Chamber of Commerce Releases 2019 Legislative Report Card
Edie Ousley
98 Lawmakers Earn A’s and B’s; 59 Earn C’s, D’s, and F’s TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (May 21, 2019) – Ninety-eight members of the Florida Legislature… Learn More
Florida Chamber Bottom Line: Ken Lawson on 2019 Legislative Session: “It’s b
Florida Chamber of Commerce
The latest Florida Chamber Bottom Line features Ken Lawson, Executive Director of the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) discussing the 2019 Legislative Session’s… Learn More
Phasing Out VISIT FLORIDA Could Diminish Florida’s Leading Workforce Skills Tr
Edie Ousley
Latest Florida Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index Survey Shows TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (April 26, 2019)— If lawmakers phase out Florida’s tourism marketing program VISIT… Learn More
URGENT: Help Save VISIT FLORIDA
Florida Chamber of Commerce
The news continues to be grim. Budget conference committee members for the Florida House and Senate have agreed to fund VISIT FLORIDA only through… Learn More
New Data Shows County Job Growth, Florida’s Chance of Recession Declines
Florida Chamber Foundation
In the Florida Chamber Foundation’s recent By The Numbers, the Florida Chamber Foundation’s Chief Economist Dr. Jerry Parrish discusses Florida’s economy. The most recent… Learn More
It’s Crunch Time for Enterprise Florida & VISIT FLORIDA
Florida Chamber of Commerce
EFI and VISIT FLORIDA in Funding Jeopardy Less than two weeks remain to ensure that Enterprise Florida, Inc., and VISIT FLORIDA receive funding, and… Learn More
Florida Chamber Bottom Line: FAIA Talks Alternative Investments
Florida Chamber of Commerce
In the latest Florida Chamber of Commerce Bottom Line, we sat down with Michael Corcelli, Founder and Chairman of the Florida Alternative Investment Association… Learn More
Florida Chamber Bottom Line: Enterprise Florida is Essential For Florida’s Eco
Florida Chamber of Commerce
In the latest Florida Chamber Bottom Line, we sat down with Jamal Sowell, President and CEO of Enterprise Florida Inc. to discuss the work… Learn More
EFI and VISIT FLORIDA in Budget Jeopardy
Florida Chamber of Commerce
The future of jobs and Florida’s economy are in the hands of the Florida Legislature as lawmakers today go line by line through House… Learn More
Diversifying Florida’s Economy
Florida Chamber of Commerce
Download One Pager Learn More About Economic Development Why It Matters to Florida Diversifying Florida’s economy is key to creating jobs… Learn More
Making Florida More Competitive is Essential for Jobs and Economic Growth
Florida Chamber of Commerce
Watch Our News Conference Download Where We Stand The 2019 Legislative Session begins in earnest next week, and as we prepare… Learn More
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