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.
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 Chamber of Commerce Applauds Passage of USMCA Trade Agreement
Edie Ousley
“Florida Wins with USMCA Trade Agreement” Tallahassee, Fla. (December 19, 2019) – Selling more Florida goods and services around the world is vital to… Learn More
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
Global Trade Dinner: Register Today, Seating Limited
Florida Chamber of Commerce
Uniting To Grow Florida Into a Top 10 Global Economy To grow Florida into a top 10 economy, we must strengthen Florida’s position as… Learn More
Putting Florida on the Stage for Manufacturing
Florida Chamber of Commerce
FloridaMakes to Discuss Manufacturing and Economic Growth at 2019 Future of Florida Forum Florida’s manufacturing industry is continuously growing, currently representing more than 371,000… Learn More
2019 Future of Florida Forum: Why You Want a Seat at the Table
Florida Chamber Foundation
Florida Chamber of Commerce President Mark Wilson invites you to join Florida’s leaders as we discuss the issues that will impact the future of… 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
Made In America
Florida Chamber of Commerce
A Florida-based organization built on the values of hard work, innovation, quality and determination, Made in America is dedicated to manufacturing jobs and is… 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
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
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
Growing Florida’s Manufacturing Industry
Florida Chamber of Commerce
Download One Pager Learn More About Manufacturing Trade & Logistics 2.0 Report Why It Matters to Florida Did you know… 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
Florida Chamber’s 2019 Jobs Agenda
Edie Ousley
Keeping Florida’s Momentum Going and Predicting 150,000 New Jobs in 2019 “Making Florida more competitive is essential for job and economic growth.” –… Learn More
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
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