Florida’s well-rounded military and defense industry creates highly-trained, highly-skilled workers each and every day. Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation at more than 1.5 million — 12 percent of the Sunshine State’s population. In fact, one in every 13 Floridians is a veteran and Florida’s military and defense industry makes up 10 percent of our state’s economy.
Florida Voters Strong on Governor DeSantis, Down on Impeachment Removal from Off
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Latest Florida Chamber Political Poll and Small Business Survey Show TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (January 21, 2020) – Governor Ron DeSantis continues to enjoy strong approval… Learn More
Florida Chamber Releases 2020 Jobs Agenda
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FLORIDA CHAMBER’S 2020 JOBS AGENDA Keeping Florida’s Momentum Going and Predicting 200,000 New Jobs in 2020 “Making Florida more competitive is essential for job… Learn More
2020 Florida Business Leaders’ Summit on Prosperity and Economic Opportuni
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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
Q&A: Protecting Florida’s Beaches, Our Tourism Economy and Military
David Hart
Q: What coastal protections does Florida currently have regarding offshore energy production? A: Until January 2022, offshore oil and gas drilling is prohibited by… Learn More
Florida is Special. Let’s Keep it That Way
Mark Wilson
One thing most Floridians can agree on is that Florida is special. We enjoy beautiful weather, one of the nation’s best education systems, incredible… Learn More
Military & Defense Industry Key to Moving Florida From 17th Largest Economy
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Major General Highlights Oil Drilling Moratorium Expiration, Tyndall AFB Rebuild Jacksonville, Fla. (August 13, 2019) – Florida’s defense industry is playing a major role… Learn More
Bruce Grant, Vice President of Military and Defense Programs, Enterprise Florida
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In the latest Florida Horizon, Tony Carvajal, Executive Vice President of the Florida Chamber Foundation sat down with Bruce Grant, Vice President of Military… Learn More
SPEAKER ANNOUNCED: Space Florida’s Frank DiBello to Discuss U.S. Space Com
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Space Florida President Frank DiBelloFlorida: The State for Space We are pleased to welcome Space Florida’s Frank DiBello as a Summit speaker to discuss… Learn More
Florida’s 1.5 Million Veterans Key to a Competitive Workforce
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Joe Marino, Executive Director, Veterans Florida Everything about Florida is changing—our economy, our demographics, our brand, and our own politics. Our markets are becoming… Learn More
Florida Chamber of Commerce Names Representative Bob Rommel 2019 Most Valuable L
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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
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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
Registration Open for Military, Defense & Veterans Opportunities Summit
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Register Book Your Hotel Military & Defense Issue Page Registration is now open for the Florida Chamber Foundation’s 2019 Military, Defense &… Learn More
Supporting Florida’s Veterans, Defense and Military Industry
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Download One Pager Learn More About Military and Defense Why It Matters to Florida From small, family owned industries to multi-national… Learn More
Making Florida More Competitive is Essential for Jobs and Economic Growth
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Watch Our News Conference Download Where We Stand The 2019 Legislative Session begins in earnest next week, and as we prepare… Learn More
Danny Burgess Confirmed to Lead Florida’s Department of Veterans’ A
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On January 24, former Representative and Florida Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Advocate Award recipient Danny Burgess was unanimously approved as the new executive director of… Learn More
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