Florida’s business community is facing a possible avalanche of new laws, rules and regulations that ultimately will only make it much tougher for employers to hire new workers. We know that Florida businesses struggle to create jobs and drive the economy forward when they are worried about a blizzard of new rules and regulations, built upon an already complex system of employment laws.
ICYMI: Orange County Overwhelmingly Approves “Rights of Nature” Char
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November 4, 2020 ICYMI: Orange County Overwhelmingly Approves “Rights of Nature” Charter Amendment While the Presidential Race continues to dominate the news on… Learn More
Senate Committee Passes E-Verify Proposal
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On February 11, 2020, the Senate Judiciary Committee passed an E-Verify proposal, SB 664, but not before making dramatic changes. The original deeply problematic… Learn More
Opposing New Mandates on Job Creators
Florida Chamber of Commerce
Preventing a Patchwork of Regulations Despite strong opposition from unions and big government organizations, a Florida House committee today advanced a Florida Chamber of… Learn More
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
Survey Says…Workforce Quality Still Keeping Job Creators Up at Night
Florida Chamber of Commerce
Even though Florida is outpacing the national average is jobs created, survey results from the Florida Chamber of Commerce’s First Quarter Small Business Index… Learn More
Florida Chamber Releases 2020 Jobs Agenda
Florida Chamber of Commerce
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
Lawsuit Abuse Reform: Be Part of the Solution
Florida Chamber of Commerce
“If we make the (legal climate) so it’s based on the clients rather than the attorneys, I think that would be a better climate.”… Learn More
Probability of a Florida Recession Continues to Drop and New County Data Availa
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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
Florida’s Small Businesses Point to Workforce Quality as Top Concern Keeping
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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
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
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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
A Talented Workforce and the Rising Probability of a Recession Leave Florida’
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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
2019 Environmental Permitting Summer School
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The Annual Environmental Permitting Summer School is attended by more than 850 attorneys, consultants, engineers, state and local government officials, developers, landowners and others… 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
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