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: Florida’s Manufacturing Industry Employs More than 360,000 F
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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
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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
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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 &
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Global Florida Webinar: Economic Development and Supply Chain Innovation
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Register Trade & Logistics Study International Program Florida Chamber Global Florida Webinar Economic Development and Supply Chain Innovation Tuesday, March 6, 2018 3:00 –… Learn More
Growing Florida’s Manufacturing Industry
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Join Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis at 2018 Capitol Days
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Register The fight to make Florida more competitive for job creators is more important than ever. Join Florida’s CFO Jimmy Patronis, top business… Learn More
Florida Chamber of Commerce Unveils 2018 Jobs Agenda
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That Will Continue Strengthening Florida’s Economy, Spur Smart Growth, Create Jobs and Economic Opportunity TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (November 14, 2017) – The Florida Chamber… Learn More
October is Manufacturing Month. Governor Rick Scott Issues Proclamation
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Download the Proclamation Manufacturing Issue Page October 1 marks the start of National Manufacturing Month; see the proclamation issued this week by Florida Governor… Learn More
Florida Chamber Foundation Focuses on Future of Florida At Annual Future of Flo
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Orlando, Fla. (Sept. 27, 2017) – The Florida Chamber Foundation this week is gathering business and industry leaders and elected officials from around the… Learn More
Register Today for the 2017 Future of Florida Forum
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Register Agenda Hotel By 2030, nearly 26 million Floridians will call Florida home. Is Florida ready to remain globally competitive,… Learn More
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