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.
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
2019 Future of Florida Forum to Focus on Statewide Vision for Florida
Florida Chamber Foundation
Will You be a Part of Florida’s Future? The 2019 Future of Florida Forum is the statewide convening where business leaders, industry experts, and… 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
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
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