Member News
Florida Chamber of Commerce member press releases/updates.
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Jul- 2025 -14 July
Polk State and Polk County Public Schools launch Teacher Apprenticeship Program
Polk State College and Polk County Public Schools formally announced the launch of the Teacher Apprenticeship Program during a celebration on the College’s Lakeland Campus on Tuesday. The program is made possible by a Pathway to Career Opportunities Grant (PCOG) of more than $281,000 from the Florida Department of Education. The grant, approved in December 2024, will cover tuition, books, transportation, and supplies. Students will complete the program at no cost to them. “Today has…
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10 July
Florida Poly, Fulbright Hungary partner for international STEM impact
Florida Polytechnic University is deepening its global reach through a new partnership with the Hungarian-American Fulbright Commission, paving the way for dynamic student exchanges focused on advanced research and STEM education. The agreement means Florida Poly will welcome top Hungarian talent to pursue advanced studies at the state’s only university dedicated exclusively to science, technology, engineering, and math. “This collaboration reflects Florida Poly’s commitment to building global alliances that enrich the academic experience and accelerate…
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9 July
Bill Daubmann Selected Top 10 Dynamic Leaders to Watch in 2025
Bill Daubmann has been recognized as one of the Top 10 Dynamic Leaders to Watch in 2025. The article discusses the challenges companies face as they expand, such as increased reliance on third-party vendors, which can lead to production delays, higher costs, and inconsistent quality. These issues often necessitate bringing key processes in-house to align operations with customer expectations and project timelines. This was a challenge Bill Daubmann encountered and strategically addressed. Read the Executive…
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8 July
Polk State’s three collegiate high schools earn A grades for 2024-2025
For the first time in Polk State College history, all three of its collegiate high schools have simultaneously achieved A grades from the Florida Department of Education, and not for a lack of academic achievement in the past. Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Collegiate High School traditionally received a school improvement rating due to differences in its charter and mission. In 2023-2024, Gateway updated its charter and began receiving school grades with its first…
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7 July
Phoenix Racing, Florida Polytechnic University’s competition solar racing team, finished in third place going against top collegiate teams at the national Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix in Bowling Green, Kentucky
LAKELAND, Fla. – Florida Polytechnic University’s Phoenix Racing clinched an impressive third place at the Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix this weekend, an elite collegiate endurance race held in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The team’s strong performance marked an outstanding climb from its seventh-place debut in 2024. The three-day race, held from July 3-5, challenged university teams to complete the highest number of laps on a closed track. Florida Poly recorded a total of 175 laps,…
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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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