Member News
Florida Chamber of Commerce member press releases/updates.
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Jun- 2025 -25 June
Brown & Brown, Inc. enters into agreement to acquire Accession Risk Management Group
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — J. Scott Penny, chief acquisitions officer of Brown & Brown, Inc. (NYSE: BRO), and John Mina, chief executive officer of Accession Risk Management Group, Inc. (“Accession”), today announced that Brown & Brown has entered into an agreement to acquire RSC Topco, Inc. (“RSC”), the holding company for Accession. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2025, subject to customary closing conditions and…
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25 June
Investing in Florida’s Talent Pipeline
Florida’s ability to compete and grow depends on a skilled workforce. CareerSource Florida was a proud partner of the Florida Chamber Foundation’s Florida Learners to Earners Workforce Solution Summit this month—where business leaders, workforce professionals, and policymakers explored solutions to strengthen Florida’s talent pipeline. “We are proud to collaborate with partners across the state to ensure Florida’s workforce system remains aligned with the evolving needs of business,” said Adrienne Johnston, President & CEO of CareerSource…
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25 June
City of Winter Springs, Victoria K. Bruce Graduates from Institute for Elected Municipal Officials Course
Winter Springs, FL – The City of Winter Springs announced today that City Commission, Victoria K. Bruce, recently graduated from the Institute for Elected Municipal Officials (IEMO), a course from the Florida League of Cities’ premier educational program designed specifically for Florida’s elected municipal officials. Bruce completed the first level of IEMO training, which is specially designed for newly elected officials and those with less than one term in office. The comprehensive 16-hour course provides…
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25 June
Shumaker’s Ronald A. Christaldi and Mark Wagoner Recognized as Global Leaders in Crisis Management by Lawdragon
TAMPA, FL – Shumaker Partners Ronald A. Christaldi and Mark Wagoner have been recognized as global leaders in Lawdragon’s inaugural 500 Global Leaders in Crisis Management Guide. This prestigious honor highlights their work in litigation, public policy, and government affairs. The Lawdragon 500 Global Leaders in Crisis Management Guide highlights attorneys and communications consultants who guide clients through complex and high-stakes situations. From former prosecutors and seasoned Beltway insiders to influential policymakers and high-profile litigators,…
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24 June
Florida Poly professor spotlights U.S. innovation at South Korean summit
LAKELAND, Fla. – Dr. Jun Kim, assistant professor of environmental engineering at Florida Polytechnic University, represented both the University and the Korean-American community on the international stage at the prestigious 2025 Future Leaders’ Conference in Seoul, South Korea. His participation elevated Florida Poly’s visibility on the global scene and reinforced the institution’s growing role in innovative research. Selected by the Consulate General of South Korea, Kim was one of only 60 professionals worldwide invited to…
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19 June
Transformative state investment ignites Florida Poly’s new era of growth
LAKELAND, Fla. – Florida Polytechnic University is set to accelerate its bold growth plans following the Florida Legislature’s approval of $22 million in the state’s 2025-2026 budget. The new funding significantly advances the University’s efforts to increase enrollment, expand in-demand academic programs and drive campus infrastructure growth. The allocation will boost progress on the new Student Achievement Center (StAC), a state-of-the-art student support facility, and fuel the University’s strategic initiatives to grow both academically and…
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18 June
Boeing delivers upgraded P-8A Poseidon to US Navy
Boeing has delivered the first Increment 3 Block 2 P-8A Poseidon aircraft to the U.S. Navy, providing enhanced anti-submarine warfare technology and capabilities. The delivery also marks a milestone for Boeing Global Services’ maintenance, repair, and overhaul facility in Jacksonville, Florida, which opened in 2024 and is where the team performs the modification work. Why it matters: Key improvements such as new antennas, sensors and wiring improve the aircraft computer processing and communication systems, allowing aircrews…
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12 June
Florida Poly co-hosts prominent international industrial engineering conference
LAKELAND, Fla. – Top industrial engineering and operations management professionals from more than 40 countries will gather in Central Florida June 17-19 for IEOM Society International’s 10th North American International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management. Florida Polytechnic University and the University of Central Florida are co-hosting the event in Orlando, bringing together industry and academia to advance the discipline. Florida Poly also hosted the international conference in 2022. “Co-hosting this prestigious conference is…
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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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