Member News
Florida Chamber of Commerce member press releases/updates.
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Jun- 2025 -4 June
Pediatric Patients Get a Special Delivery
Hollywood, Florida (June 2, 2025) – Broward County Property Appraiser Marty Kiar’s Outreach Program in partnership with Rita Case, president CEO of the Rick Case Automotive Group, Golfer Paul Azinger’s Family Compassion Center and One More Child, in partnership with Bealls department stores, made a special delivery to pediatric patients at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital in Hollywood, Florida. “When I got the call about where I thought these donations would have the most impact, I immediately thought…
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3 June
USF Credit Union Earns 2025 Governor’s Sterling Sustained Excellence Award
TAMPA, Fla. (June 3, 2025) – USF Credit Union (USF CU), headquartered in Tampa, was awarded the prestigious 2025 Governor’s Sterling Sustained Excellence Award, one of Florida’s most respected honors for performance and organizational excellence. The recognition highlights USF CU’s continued focus on improvement, innovation, and putting people first. The Sterling Sustained Excellence Award celebrates organizations that not only meet high standards but continue to raise the bar year after year. USF CU first earned…
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May- 2025 -15 May
Christian Care Ministry (Medi-Share) Appoints Abel Pomar as CEO
MELBOURNE, Fla. — Christian Care Ministry (CCM), which for more than 30 years has administered the nationally-recognized Medi-Share health care sharing ministry, announced today the appointment of Abel Pomar as Chief Executive Officer, effective May 12, 2025. Pomar brings more than two decades of executive leadership experience in financial services, most recently serving for 10 years as President and CEO of AdelFi Credit Union, a financial institution composed of Christians with a shared commitment to supporting the spread…
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14 May
Rick Case Automotive Group Donates Truck to Alonzo Mourning’s Overtown Youth Center
Miami, Florida (May 14, 2025) – Rita Case, President and CEO of Rick Case Automotive Group, presented Overtown Youth Center (OYC) with a donated pickup truck that will be utilized by the maintenance support staff to transport supplies needed for the Center. OYC was founded in 2003 by NBA Hall-of-Famer and Miami Heat legend Alonzo Mourning and real estate developer Martin Z. Margulies to create a safe space for children residing in Overtown and neighboring…
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6 May
Mayor Levine Cava announces winners of MDIA’s Public Innovation Challenge aimed at enhancing cargo visibility at PortMiami
MIAMI-DADE ( May 05, 2025 )– Today, Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, alongside PortMiami and Miami-Dade Innovation Authority (MDIA) leaders, announced the pilot project winners of MDIA’s third Public Innovation Challenge. The challenge aims to enhance cargo visibility at PortMiami. These real-world pilots integrate AI, computer vision, and advanced analytics to optimize cargo tracking, terminal operations, and roadway congestion – capabilities to scale across national port infrastructure. Funded with $100,000 each from MDIA, the pilot…
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1 May
Rick Case Automotive Group and American Heart Association Seek to Beat Cardiac Arrest by Equipping the Community with CPR Skills
SOUTH FLORIDA (April 30, 2025) – The American Heart Association’s Nation of Lifesavers™ initiative focuses on turning bystanders into lifesavers by encouraging people to learn Hands-Only CPR and act in emergencies. In South Florida, thanks to a generous donation from Rick Case Automotive Group, the American Heart Association Greater Miami/Fort Lauderdale has CPR Anytime Training Kits available to non-profits, schools, hospitals and city governments in Broward and Miami-Dade counties. “This is a story about the impact that the distribution of…
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Apr- 2025 -23 April
Empowering Florida’s Workforce: CareerSource Florida’s “You’ve got this.” Campaign
A strong workforce is the foundation of Florida’s continued economic growth. The Florida Chamber, in partnership with CareerSource Florida, is committed to ensuring businesses have the talent they need to thrive while providing Floridians with the tools to succeed. That’s why we’re highlighting the “You’ve got this.” campaign — a statewide initiative designed to connect businesses and job seekers with critical workforce resources. This initiative is aligned with the Florida Chamber Foundation’s Florida 2030 Blueprint…
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8 April
SeaWorld Orlando rescues 1,000th manatee, reaching major conservation milestone
Our Orlando rescue team recently hit a major milestone – we’ve successfully reached our 1,000th manatee rescue! While we hope no manatee ever requires our assistance, this achievement underscores our unwavering commitment to protecting this iconic species. By collaborating with organizations like the Manatee Rescue & Rehabilitation Partnership, we’ve worked tirelessly alongside federal, state, and non-profit agencies to protect Florida’s manatee population. In the past year alone, we rescued 61 manatees and successfully returned 38…
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8 April
Elevating Florida’s Workforce through Training Grants
CareerSource Florida is a proud partner of the Florida Chamber in promoting economic growth and workforce development throughout our state. As the Florida 2030 Blueprint goal leader for ensuring that more than 80% of Florida’s workforce has essential employability skills, our partnership is dedicated to providing businesses with the tools they need to foster a well-trained workforce and remain competitive. CareerSource Florida offers comprehensive training grant programs to help businesses enhance their workforce’s skills and maintain a competitive…
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8 April
Florida Poly president joins global luminaries with European academy honor
LAKELAND, Fla. – Dr. Devin Stephenson, president of Florida Polytechnic University, has been awarded the distinguished honor of becoming a correspondent academician of the Royal European Academy of Doctors (RAED). The international recognition underscores his significant contributions to academia and leadership. “It is a profound privilege to be selected as a correspondent academician of the Royal European Academy of Doctors,” Stephenson said. “This acknowledgment is a testament to the remarkable progress we can make as…
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Mar- 2025 -27 March
A Step in the Right Direction: Rita Case and Soles4Souls Foot the Bill for Brand Name Athletic Shoes
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (March 25, 2025) – The nearly 500 students at North Fork Elementary School stepped up for a new pair of name-brand athletic shoes, socks and books through the 4EveryKid initiative led by Rita Case, president and CEO of Rick Case Automotive Group and Soles4Souls. Volunteers from Rick Case Cares, UKG, Coach, Bealls, Broten Garage Doors, DSW, QTS Data Centers, JD Sports/Finish Line, Microsoft, Broward County Property Appraiser’s office, the Mentoring Tomorrow’s Leaders…
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26 March
AdventHealth begins construction on its first St. Johns County facility, expanding emergency care access
AdventHealth is bringing life-saving emergency care closer to home for St. Johns County residents with the groundbreaking of AdventHealth State Road 207 ER, a new off-site emergency department. This marks AdventHealth’s first facility in St. Johns County, a milestone moment for both the health care system and the community. Located east of I-95 near the intersection of State Road 207 and Wildwood Drive, the 12-bed emergency department is set to open in early 2026. Designed…
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21 March
Innovation and STEM excellence take over Capitol during Florida Poly Day
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Polytechnic University showcased its commitment to innovation in the Rotunda at the State Capitol, engaging legislators, staff, and visitors with an immersive display highlighting academic excellence and industry-driven STEM education. Florida Poly Day at the Capitol, held on March 20, provided a prominent platform to highlight the University’s unique position as the state’s only public university exclusively dedicated to STEM disciplines. The event featured an interactive exhibit showcasing Florida Poly’s cutting-edge…
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21 March
Shumaker Recognized Among Top 100 Sports Law Firms for 2025
TOLEDO, OH — Shumaker’s Sports Law Practice has once again been recognized among the Top 100 Law Firms with Sports Law Practices by Hackney Publications for 2025, as part of its fourth annual publication of “100 Law Firms with Sports Law Practices You Need to Know About.” “The legal challenges in sports are constantly shifting, and so are we. Our team is dedicated to staying ahead of the curve, providing clients with creative, practical solutions…
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20 March
Port Tampa Bay Honored for Financial Excellence
Mar 03 2025 – Port Tampa Bay has once again been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting and the Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting (PAFR Award). This is the sixth year in a row that the Port Tampa Bay’s Finance Department has received the award. The honor is given by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for the annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal…
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