Did you know manufacturing contributes more than $40 billion to Florida’s economy? In fact, for every 10 jobs created in Florida’s export-oriented manufacturing, 12 more jobs are created in transportation, warehousing and retail. Florida has more than 330,000 manufacturing employees earning more than $54,000 annually, which is higher than the state’s average wage. The impact of manufacturing on Florida’s global economy is significant. Growing Florida’s manufacturing industry is essential, especially as Florida continues to be a global hub for trade. Florida’s manufacturing industry provides more than 90 percent of Florida exports and creates private-sector jobs while diversifying Florida’s economy.
Did You Know in 2019, Florida is Expected to Create 150,000 New Jobs
Florida Chamber Foundation
At the Florida Chamber Foundation’s Economic Outlook & Jobs Summit earlier this month, Chief Economist Dr. Jerry Parrish released job creation numbers and discussed the… Learn More
Florida Chamber 2018 Legislative Fly-In
Florida Chamber of Commerce
Register Agenda Book Your Hotel Please join us for the Florida Chamber’s Legislative Fly-In, formerly known as Capitol Days, and connect with… Learn More
EFI Partners with Manufacturing Associations to Help Local Companies Grow
Florida Chamber of Commerce
Originally Published in Florida Trend Today, Enterprise Florida, Inc. (EFI) announced two new partnerships to assist small and medium-sized Florida manufacturers. EFI signed Memorandums… Learn More
Rebalancing Trade to Support Manufacturing
Alice Ancona
What About Florida’s Agriculture? Florida’s agriculture issues remain unaddressed in the USMCA. Read Florida Chamber position here. Representatives Carlos Curbelo (FL-26) and Al Lawson… Learn More
Three Big Takeaways From the Florida Chamber’s September Board of Governo
Florida Chamber of Commerce
Thank you to those who were able to join us for yesterday’s Florida Chamber Board of Governors webinar. We appreciated the opportunity to share the latest… Learn More
Florida Chamber Board Chair Invites You to Join us in September
Florida Chamber Foundation
Register Book Your Hotel Florida Chamber Board Chair Bob Grammig Invites You to Join us at the 2018 Future of Florida… Learn More
Lawmakers Tour Boyd Industries Manufacturing Facility in Clearwater
Florida Chamber of Commerce
The Florida Chamber of Commerce partnered with Board of Governors member Boyd Industries to host Senator Jeff Brandes and Representative Ben Diamond for a… Learn More
Did You Know: Florida’s Manufacturing Industry Employs More than 360,000 F
Florida Chamber Foundation
In fact, Florida’s manufacturing industry is growing faster than the U.S. The Florida Chamber Foundation met with hundreds of manufacturers from around the state at FloridaMakes’ Make… Learn More
Florida Manufacturing Grows Faster than the Nation – But is Our Region Rea
Katherine Bustamante
Author: Kevin Carr, CEO, FloridaMakes Submitted to: Orlando Sentinel According to the Florida Chamber Foundation, Florida’s manufacturing continues to grow at a rate… Learn More
Intersection: The Impact of Tariffs on Florida’s Trillion Dollar Economy
Florida Chamber of Commerce
Listen to Alice Ancona, Director of International Strategy and Policy, with the Florida Chamber of Commerce explain the potential impacts of a trade war… Learn More
BRIDG & the Future of Florida Manufacturing: Innovations, Bold Ideas &
Florida Chamber Foundation
We caught up with Chester Kennedy at the Florida Chamber Foundation’s 2018 Learners to Earners Workforce Summit to discuss the future of Florida’s manufacturing… Learn More
Make More Manufacturing Summit
Florida Chamber of Commerce
Register Learn More About Manufacturing The MAKE MORE Manufacturing Summit is a leadership-focused meeting designed around connecting ecosystem stakeholders with the needs and… Learn More
Manufacturing Helps Florida Diversify, But Workforce Needs Remain
Florida Chamber Foundation
During the Florida Chamber Foundation’s recent By The Numbers, the Florida Chamber Foundation’s Chief Economist Dr. Jerry Parrish takes a closer look at recent… Learn More
Florida Chamber Unveils 2018 Legislative Report Card
Edie Ousley
Highlights 15 Distinguished Advocates of the 2018 Legislative Session TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (April 5, 2018) – Following the 2018 Legislative Session, the Florida Chamber of… Learn More
Florida Chamber of Commerce Summarizes Legislative Session
Edie Ousley
Despite Several Wins, Florida Legislature Makes It a Bit More Expensive for Families and Small Businesses, and a Little Less Competitive for Florida’s Job… Learn More
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