Member News
Florida Chamber of Commerce member press releases/updates.
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Jan- 2022 -10 January
Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority Selects Greg Slater as its New Executive Director and CEO
The Tampa Hillsborough County Expressway Authority (THEA) has selected Mr. Greg Slater as its next Executive Director and CEO. Mr. Slater will begin work on February 1, 2022. Mr. Slater has over two decades of public service, most recently serving as Secretary of the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT). At MDOT State Highway Administration, Mr. Slater worked his way through the ranks, starting his career in Plats and Survey operations, advancing to leadership positions in…
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10 January
Small Business Spotlight: Al Rogers, Executive Vice President Chief Lending Officer, FL & AL with Valley Bank
Have a Conversation with Whitney Doyle, Executive Director of Florida Alliance for Assistive Services and Technology (FAAST) What does your business do? We partner with businesses and entrepreneurs to provide access to capital and comprehensive banking services to support their growth. What’s your biggest concern as a small business owner/operator? With constant change and challenges in the business world, especially in this pandemic environment, it is critical that business owners have a partner they trust…
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Dec- 2021 -15 December
Small Business Spotlight – Karen Moore with Moore Inc.
Have a Conversation with Karen Moore, Founder & CEO of Moore Inc. What does your business do? Moore is a globally top-ranked integrated communications agency headquartered in Tallahassee with locations in West Palm Beach, Denver and New Orleans. The firm is comprised of a multi-disciplinary team of experts, skilled in branding, advertising, digital marketing, public relations, media relations, advocacy and crisis communications. Representing Fortune 500 companies and small organizations alike, Moore gets results that matter. What’s your…
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Nov- 2021 -30 November
PIFF: Keep the Focus on Consumers
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (November 30, 2021) – The Personal Insurance Federation of Florida (PIFF) today released its policy priorities for 2022. PIFF’s focus remains on addressing challenges in the insurance marketplace, in order to lower rates, expand choices and foster competition. “The greatest challenges in Florida are rising rates in the property market,” said Michael Carlson, president and CEO of PIFF. “These increases are caused largely by roofing claims and litigation. In addition, recent Personal Injury…
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9 November
Wells Fargo awards StartUP FIU Food grant to help local food entrepreneurs recover from pandemic
MIAMI (Nov. 9, 2021) — Wells Fargo yesterday awarded an Open for Business Fund grant to Florida International University (FIU) to launch a robust, virtual platform at StartUP FIU Food, a small business incubator that serves food and beverage micro-entrepreneurs in South Florida. The $750,000 grant is projected to offer online resources to more than 1,000 small businesses to help them recover and emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic. Small business owners who currently participate in…
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9 November
Helping Save the Manatee with 1,300 Rescues, Rehabilitations and Returns
As we enter Manatee Awareness Month, the population faces an unprecedented crisis with a record Unusual Mortality Event (UME) that threatens to return these iconic sea mammals to the endangered species list. Manatees play an important role in the overall marine ecosystem and it’s crucial that we come together now to help them before they are gone forever. As the largest manatee rescue operation in the world, SeaWorld has completed nearly 1,300 manatee rescues, rehabilitations,…
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3 November
Small Business Council Spotlight – Whitney Doyle of Florida Alliance for Assistive Services and Technology (FAAST)
Have a Conversation with Whitney Doyle, Executive Director of Florida Alliance for Assistive Services and Technology (FAAST) What does your business do? FAAST gives people who have disabilities and employers options to try out and be trained on assistive technology at no cost before they purchase a device to be used in the workplace. FAAST can assist with providing a no-cost, short-term assistive technology accommodation to assist during the interview process, as well as help…
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Oct- 2021 -28 October
Nemours Children’s Health Underscores the Importance of Children to Florida’s Future at Florida Chamber Kickoff Event
Orlando, Fla. (Oct. 28, 2021) — Inspiring the business community and policymakers to partner with Nemours Children’s Health was the goal of “The Future of Children’s Health in Florida,” a breakfast event that served as a kickoff to the Florida Chamber of Commerce’s annual Future of Florida Forum in Orlando on Wednesday. At the event, Robert Bridges, Enterprise Executive Vice President and Chief Executive of Florida Operations for Nemours Children’s Health, and a Florida Chamber…
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27 October
Boeing Breaks Ground for New Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul Facility in Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Oct. 27, 2021 — Boeing [NYSE: BA] today broke ground to begin construction of a new 370,000 square-foot maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility located at Cecil Airport that, once complete, will support Boeing’s ability to deliver readiness outcomes for U.S. government customers. The facility will include eight new hangars, additional work space and offices where Boeing maintainers, engineers and data analysts will support U.S. Navy and Air Force aircraft. The facility’s close…
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26 October
PSC unanimously approves FPL’s four-year rate settlement agreement, keeping bills low and accelerating U.S.’s largest solar buildout
Developed jointly with the state’s Office of Public Counsel, the Florida Retail Federation, the Florida Industrial Power Users Group and the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, the agreement supports FPL’s continued long-term investments in infrastructure, clean energy and innovative technology Directly supports the largest solar buildout in the United States, including 16 million solar panels across more than 50 new sites Typical FPL residential customer bill is expected to remain well below the national average through…
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22 October
CITY FURNITURE LAUNCHES EXCLUSIVE MEMBERS-ONLY TRADE PROGRAM
MIAMI – October 22, 2021– CITY Furniture, South Florida’s premier furniture store, is proud to announce the launch of its new CITY Trade program, a members-only trade initiative empowering architectural, interior design and building industry professionals to deliver world-class results while accessing exclusive savings, end-to-end personalized trade concierge services, private events, specialized training, and other benefits. The CITY Trade program is designed for interior designers, stagers, builders, and developers in Florida. Program members will enjoy…
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8 October
Christina Zorn, J.D., named Mayo Clinic’s chief administrative officer
ROCHESTER, Minn. — The Mayo Clinic Board of Trustees has named Christina Zorn, J.D., chief administrative officer of Mayo Clinic. She will succeed Jeff Bolton, who announced in August that he will retire from Mayo Clinic on Nov. 30. “I extend my sincere congratulations to Christina in her new role as Mayo Clinic’s chief administrative officer,” says Gianrico Farrugia, M.D., Mayo Clinic’s president and CEO. “She is a values-driven servant leader with a strong track record of contributions to our organization. She brings unique qualifications…
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7 October
University of Florida Gator100 Applications Open Through October 29
Gainesville, FL – Join the University of Florida’s Gator100 and gain access to an incredible network of successful alumni business leaders and entrepreneurs across multiple industries. Each year the Gator100 celebrates the world’s fastest-growing businesses owned or led by UF alumni. Are you ready to join them? The 2021 Gator100 celebrated companies from 19 industries, including construction and design, real estate, advertising and marketing, healthcare, and IT services. Of the 100 businesses, 75 were Florida…
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7 October
CITY Furniture Commits $500,000 to Boost Breast Cancer Awareness
TAMARAC, Fla. — As the COVID-19 pandemic causes many Florida women to delay life-saving breast cancer screenings, CITY Furniture launches its Pink Pumpkins fundraiser today, committing to donate $500,000 and partnering with the American Cancer Society (ACS) throughout Florida as part of ACS’ 2021 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer campaign. The statewide furniture retailer is rallying dozens of companies, plus pro sports teams and communities to spotlight the need for early breast cancer detection. Leading efforts to…
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1 October
Small Business Spotlight – Cindy Zimmerman of SS Designs
Have a Conversation with Cindy Zimmerman, President & CEO of SS Designs What does your business do? SS Designs is a woman-owned, second-generation custom apparel company specializing in designing and decorating quality Softline products. Our customers consist of international corporations, theme parks, destination events, retail and restaurant chains, financial institutions, automotive companies and more. With our large-scale production infrastructure, established global distribution channels and trendsetting in-house creative department, we partner with customers across the world…
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