Member News
Florida Chamber of Commerce member press releases/updates.
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Jul- 2024 -15 July
Eglin Federal Credit Union Opens New Freeport Branch
Fort Walton Beach, Fla. (July 11, 2024) – Eglin Federal Credit Union celebrated the grand opening of its new Freeport Branch today with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Located at 16970 US Hwy 331 S, this is Eglin FCU’s first full-service branch and second location in Walton County. The Freeport Branch will provide convenient account access for more than 30,000 members living in Walton County. The DeFuniak Springs ATM/Video Teller Drive-thru located at 677 Highway…
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8 July
HCA Names New CEO of Miami Hospital
HCA Healthcare (NYSE: HCA) named Allyssa Tobitt as CEO of HCA Florida Mercy Hospital in Miami, bringing her down from Virginia. Tobitt takes over leadership of the 488-bed hospital for David Donaldson, who was recently named CEO of HCA’s Presbyterian/St. Luke Center and Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children in Denver. He had been CEO of Mercy Hospital since 2019, so he led the hospital through the Covid-19 pandemic. Tobitt was most recently CEO of…
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8 July
Correct Craft Volunteers Transform Hope Mission in Morehead City, NC
Morehead City, NC (July 8, 2024) – In a heartfelt effort to give back, over 100 Correct Craft volunteers from across the nation gathered in Morehead City, North Carolina, to support Hope Mission of Coastal Carolina. Together, they renovated the homeless shelter and soup kitchen, making it a better place for those in need. Parker Offshore Boats, a part of the Correct Craft family, is proudly located in Carteret County, the same community served by…
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3 July
Tampa General Hospital Deploys Artificial Intelligence Tools to Elevate Patient Experience
Tampa, FL (June 11, 2024) – Documentation is essential to delivering high-quality care but can result in a heavy burden on physicians and serve as a distraction from their patient interactions. Tampa General Hospital (TGH) is turning to artificial intelligence (AI) solutions to reduce the bureaucracy and elevate the patient experience. Through a partnership with Nuance finalized this month, more than 500 physicians affiliated with Tampa General will begin utilizing DAX Copilot to increase productivity. The ambient listening…
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3 July
Helping Two Beluga Whales Find Safety: Miranda and Plombir’s Story
The United Pars & Resorts team was honored to participate in a global effort to rescue two beluga whales from Kharkiv, Ukraine, due to escalating conflict and danger as an active warzone. The operation, which is one of the most complex marine mammal rescues ever attempted, was a collaboration between Oceanografic de Valencia, Georgia Aquarium, Ukraine’s NEMO Dolphinarium, SeaWorld and other experts from around the world. Due to their size and specific needs, transporting belugas…
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2 July
A vision fulfilled: President Avent reflects on decade of leadership
LAKELAND, Fla – When Florida Polytechnic University opened its doors for instruction in August of 2014, every bit of the STEM-focused institution was brand new – including its president. Now, 10 years later, Dr. Randy K. Avent, is wrapping up his tenure as the University’s founding president and reflecting on the decade spent leading Florida Poly from an audacious experiment to a nationally recognized leader in STEM education. “I joined this University when the dominant…
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Jun- 2024 -13 June
Boeing to Open Daytona Beach Location
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., June 11, 2024 — Boeing [NYSE: BA] will operate a new engineering facility within the Cici & Hyatt Brown Center for Aerospace Technology at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Fla. Initial plans for the location call for Boeing employees to perform engineering work for military aircraft programs and advanced technology capabilities. “Expanding both our footprint in Florida and partnership with Embry-Riddle will accelerate innovation across our combat aircraft programs,” said Steve…
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10 June
Dean Mead’s Tax Practice Receives Top Ranking by Chambers USA
(Orlando, FL) Conducting one-on-one interviews with in-house counsel and third-party experts, Chambers USA continues to rank Dean Mead’s Tax Practice with high rankings. Regarded as the world’s leading legal data and analytics provider, Chambers USA has highlighted top lawyers and law firms across the USA for over two decades. Qualities on which rankings are determined include: technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial astuteness, diligence, commitment, and other qualifies noted as valued by clients.…
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May- 2024 -28 May
JAXPORT flexes economic muscle, citing new study
May 20, 2024 By Drew Dixon, Florida Politics The Jacksonville Port has a far-reaching impact on the Northeast Florida economy not only among the goods imported and exported at the coastal hub, but among statewide jobs as well, according to a new study. JAXPORT commissioned the study that shows the port accounts for $33 billion in annual economic output and is responsible for nearly 207,000 jobs across Florida. The study was conducted by the maritime research company Martin Associates based…
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28 May
Port Canaveral Plans New Cruise Terminal to Meeting Growing Industry Demand
May 20, 2024 Port Canaveral recently announced plans to build a new cruise terminal to meet the growing demands of the cruise industry. The strategic decision to build a new multi-user cruise terminal at the Port’s existing North 8 berth provides significant cost savings, operational flexibility, and an expedited construction timeline of approximately two years to accommodate the largest ships in the world across a spectrum of brands. “We have cruise partners with immediate needs…
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28 May
Seaport Spotlight: #SeasTheOpportunities at Port Panama City
May 20, 2024 Port Panama City is a growing regional port that handles over two million tons of cargo annually. Located on Northwest Florida’s Gulf Coast, the port provides full terminal and handling services for a diverse mix of containerized, breakbulk, and bulk cargoes. The port also supports two on-port heavy manufacturing companies and supports several large manufacturers in the region with vital port services. The port continues to invest in modern port infrastructure, promote…
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28 May
Publix has donated over 51.6 million pounds of produce to Florida food banks
Publix reaches milestone, donating 100 million pounds of produce to help feed neighbors in need LAKELAND, Fla., May 14, 2024 — Publix has donated 100 million pounds of produce to Feeding America partner food banks, marking a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing commitment to help feed neighbors facing food insecurity. The company began purchasing produce in 2020 at the height of the pandemic to help struggling farmers and provide additional fresh fruits and vegetables…
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23 May
Rick Case Honda Recognized as the Most Awarded Volume Dealer in American Honda History and the Largest Volume Honda Dealer in America
DAVIE, Fla. (May 21, 2024) – Rick Case Honda was recognized as the most awarded volume Honda dealer in American Honda history and is the largest volume dealer in America for 2024. The celebration was led by Rick Case Automotive Group President and CEO Rita Case and attended by 400 associates and 12 America Honda Motor Company executives who came from around the country. They were welcomed to the celebration by the Cypress Bay High…
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23 May
BankUnited Names Senior Executive to Oversee Consumer and Commercial/Small Business Banking
MIAMI LAKES, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–May 20, 2024– BankUnited Inc. (NYSE: BKU) announced it has hired Ernie Diaz as senior executive vice president, consumer & commercial/small business executive to lead the bank’s consumer, small business and commercial banking teams, effective Wednesday, May 29, 2024. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240520190675/en/ BankUnited Senior Executive Vice President, Consumer & Commercial/Small Business Executive Ernie Diaz (Photo: Business Wire) “With nearly four decades of leadership in the banking industry, Ernie is an accomplished, dynamic…
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22 May
Baptist Health Foundation Announces Historic $50 Million Gift from Kenneth C. Griffin
MIAMI, FL – March 19, 2024 – Baptist Health Foundation today announced the largest single donation in the nearly 65-year history of Baptist Health South Florida. The $50 million gift from Kenneth C. Griffin, founder and CEO of Miami-based hedge fund Citadel and founder of Griffin Catalyst, will advance neurological care in the region. The gift comes at a critical time, with the incidence of Alzheimer’s and other neurological diseases on the rise and the need…
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