Member News
Florida Chamber of Commerce member press releases/updates.
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May- 2023 -23 May
Communities should reconsider walking away from curbside recycling, study shows
Curbside recycling can compensate for the greenhouse gas emissions from garbage destined for landfills, says a new study that encourages towns and cities to continue offering recycling services to meet their climate goals. The study’s authors took a deep dive into the economic and environmental value of community recycling efforts and compared it to the value of other climate change mitigation practices. They concluded that recycling provides a return on investment similar to or better than…
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23 May
UF Online Announces Partnership with Nicklaus Children’s Health System
UF Online, the University of Florida’s top-ranked online bachelor’s degree program, announced an education partnership with Nicklaus Children’s Health System, as part of a commitment empower Florida healthcare workers in achieving their education goals today. The partnership supports eligible employees of the Miami-based healthcare provider starting with the fall 2023 semester. Ranked the No. 1 online bachelor’s degree program in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report, UF Online strives to increase access…
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23 May
Fifth Third Bank names Stephanie Green as South Florida President
NAPLES, FLORIDA – Fifth Third Bank, National Association, has announced Stephanie Green as South Florida region president. As region president, Green is responsible for the growth and strategic direction of the Bank’s commercial, wealth and asset management, business banking and treasury management businesses. “I’m excited to lead the South Florida regional team as we work to meet or exceed the needs of clients in this fast-growing market,” Green said. “We have a tremendous opportunity to…
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23 May
John Couris of Tampa General Hospital Inducted Into Tampa Bay Business Hall of Fame
Tampa, FL (May 22, 2023) – John Couris, Tampa General Hospital (TGH) president and CEO, was inducted into the Tampa Bay Business Hall of Fame by the Florida Council on Economic Education. Couris and the three other inductees joined more than 200 of Tampa’s top business leaders who have been inducted since 1988. The award ceremony was May 19. “We’re excited to see John’s visionary leadership recognized by the community he has embraced and served so exceptionally well,” said…
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8 May
Coke Florida Recognized as a US Best Managed Company, Second Consecutive Year
Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) is proud to announce it has been selected as a 2023 US Best Managed Company. Sponsored by Deloitte* Private and The Wall Street Journal, the program recognizes outstanding U.S. private companies and the achievements of their management teams. This is the second consecutive year that Coke Florida has been named a US Best Managed Company, following 2022, when it became the first and only Coca-Cola bottler to earn the designation,…
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8 May
Chamber Insider Spotlight: Boeing
Emmanuel Tormes serves as the Senior Manager Government Operations at Boeing. Boeing is a member of the Florida Chamber of Commerce Board of Governors, a group of leading companies in Florida committed to securing Florida’s Future. 1. What is one thing Floridians may not know about your industry? Florida is truly at the epicenter of all things aviation and aerospace. Industry throughout the state engages in every aspect of flight. For instance, Boeing’s efforts and…
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8 May
John Couris of Tampa General Hospital Named a Top Health Care Leader by Beckers Hospital Review
Tampa, FL (April 11, 2023) – John Couris, president and CEO of Tampa General Hospital (TGH), has been named a top health care leader in the U.S., according to the Becker’s Hospital Review 2023 “Great Leaders in Healthcare” list. Couris’ inclusion on the list reflects his ability to not only lead, empower and support his organization’s thriving team, including its world-class physicians, but also his efforts to transform care delivery and increase his region’s and state’s access…
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5 May
Celebrating Entrepreneurs: Wells Fargo Partners With ELC Orange County to Secure the Future of Early Learning Entrepreneurs
In April, Wells Fargo joined the team at the Early Learning Coalition of Orange County (ELCOC) to celebrate the organization’s Business Institute for Early Learning Entrepreneurs Class of 2023 graduates. Wells Fargo has supported the Early Learning Coalition of Orange County’s Business Institute program since its inception in 2017 with a total of $170,000 in grants to assist with the program’s goals of providing business financial and organizational management workshops to childcare center owners, directors,…
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1 May
Small Business Council Spotlight: FAIRWINDS
Jorge Font Senior Vice President, Business Services What is FAIRWINDS Credit Union? FAIRWINDS is the financial institution that is here to change our members’ lives on the journey to Financial Freedom. We’ve been serving personal and commercial members for almost 75 years. Headquartered in Orlando, FL, close to 600 employees serve over 200,000 members around-the-clock with innovative and secure solutions for personal and commercial deposits and loans, retirement planning, money management, payments, and more.…
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Apr- 2023 -27 April
How a horse whisperer can help engineers build better robots
April 24, 2023 — Humans and horses have enjoyed a strong working relationship for nearly 10,000 years — a partnership that transformed how food was produced, people were transported and even how wars were fought and won. Today, we look to horses for companionship, recreation and as teammates in competitive activities like racing, dressage and showing. Can these age-old interactions between people and their horses teach us something about building robots designed to improve our…
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19 April
UF Research Foundation names 2023 Professors
April 19, 2023 — The University of Florida Research Foundation has named 34 of the university’s most productive and promising faculty members as UFRF Professors for 2023. “This recognition goes to faculty who have a distinguished current record of research and a strong research agenda that is likely to lead to continuing distinction in their fields,” said David Norton, UF’s vice president for research. “Based on the more than 700 UF faculty recognized over the…
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12 April
Students Can Earn a Degree for Free with the SPC Promise Scholarship
So many Pinellas County high school students graduate with no idea how they might pay for a college degree or credential that will land them good-paying jobs and fulfilling careers. That’s why St. Petersburg College is offering the SPC Promise Scholarship to 2023 graduates from Lakewood, Tarpon Springs, Pinellas Park, Clearwater, and Northeast high schools. “Providing avenues for economic mobility is key to our mission at SPC,” said SPC President Dr. Tonjua Williams. “This scholarship will provide access…
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12 April
TCC Receives AACC Awards for Students Success
Tallahassee Community College (TCC) received the 2023 Award of Excellence for Student Success from the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC). The award was presented during the AACC Awards of Excellence Gala in Denver. “It is an incredible honor to receive this award on behalf of the men and women at our College who are dedicated to the success of our students,” said Dr. Jim Murdaugh, president of TCC. “This recognition is a direct reflection…
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12 April
Walt Disney World Donates $100,000 to STEM Education in Orange County Public Schools
Walt Disney World Resort recently welcomed local Central Florida teachers and community leaders for a special preview of TRON Lightcycle / Run presented by Enterprise, and during the event, announced a new donation of $100,000 to support STEM education in Orange County Public Schools. The Donation In a statement about the donation, Rena Langley, SVP of Communications and Public Affairs at Walt Disney World, said, “Empowering the next generation of diverse storytellers and innovators has always been…
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12 April
Healthcare Partnership Spotlight: NCH Healthcare System
Paul Hiltz serves as the Chief Executive Officer and President for NCH Healthcare System. NCH Healthcare System is a member of the Florida Chamber of Commerce Board of Governors, a group of leading companies in Florida committed to securing Florida’s Future. Tell us about your company/organization: The NCH Healthcare System is a not-for-profit, multi-facility healthcare system located in Naples, Florida, and is a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network. The System is more than…
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