Florida’s rebounding economy is creating more opportunities for Florida’s families to get back to work. Since December 2010, more than 940,000 private-sector jobs have been created. As Florida’s economy continues to focus on diversification and competitiveness, we must continue to work toward filling the gap that is created between Florida’s current education system and the needs of Florida’s employers. Whether the need is in early education, K-12, higher education, workforce development or lifelong learning, Florida wins when we continue to close the talent gaps and put our students before special interests — no matter what.
Will You be a Part of Florida’s Future? The 2019 Future of Florida Forum is the statewide convening where business leaders, industry experts, and… Learn More
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
“It’s a feeding program that saves us so much money.” Apprenticeships can help workers advance through their careers, but they can also be of… Learn More
Orlando, Fla. (June 18, 2019) – With talent quickly becoming the economic development tool of choice, Florida is in a global talent war for… Learn More
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
Latest Florida Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index Survey Shows TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (April 26, 2019)— If lawmakers phase out Florida’s tourism marketing program VISIT… Learn More
With a growing population and the need for 1.7 million net new jobs by 2030, Florida must take action today to have a strong,… Learn More
Register for Learners to Earners Workforce Summit In the latest Florida Chamber Bottom Line, we sat down with Dr. Pam Northrup, Vice President of… Learn More
Register for Learners to Earners Workforce Summit In the latest Florida Chamber Bottom Line, we sat down with Erin O’Hara O’Connor, Dean of Florida… Learn More
Register for Learners to Earners Workforce Summit Education Issue Page Addressing Florida’s Skills Gap with WGU The latest Florida Chamber Bottom… Learn More
Watch Our News Conference Download Where We Stand The 2019 Legislative Session begins in earnest next week, and as we prepare… Learn More
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
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
Potential Trade War, Expansion of Tariffs, Slowing Growth in Other Economies Leave Florida’s Small Businesses Feeling Uncertain Latest Florida Chamber Small Business Index Survey Shows… Learn More
Florida 2030 research shows that Americans are working in different ways, at more places and in varied kinds of jobs. Florida 2030 research estimates… Learn More
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