Member News
Florida Chamber of Commerce member press releases/updates.
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Nov- 2023 -30 November
A 2023 hurricane season success story: Cedar Key’s living shorelines bolster resilient community
Highlights Living shorelines use natural solutions – installed plants and habitat structures – to strengthen beaches against erosion. Three living shorelines projects out of the Cedar Key-based UF/IFAS Nature Coast Biological Station (NCBS) were installed after Hurricane Hermine brought a then-record storm surge to the coastal town in 2016. When that record was topped by Hurricane Idalia in August 2023, the three sites were maturing and largely untested. Measurement tools deployed by the NCBS scientists…
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28 November
Coke Florida Awarded FSMSDC MBE Business Impact Award
Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) has been awarded the Florida State Minority Supplier Development Council (FSMSDC) 2023 Doing Well While Doing Good® Humanitarian Award. As part of FSMSDC’s Annual Business Impact Awards, the Doing Well While Doing Good® award recognizes a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) or Corporate Member whose organization is making a difference in the community through civic, philanthropic, and volunteer initiatives. “We are honored to receive this distinguished award for our positive…
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27 November
Coke Florida Receives Coveted Tampa Bay EDC Community Transformer Award
Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) is the recipient of the 2023 Community Transformer Award, presented by the Tampa Bay Economic Development Council (Tampa Bay EDC). The Tampa Bay EDC partnered with TECO in 2019 to create the Community Transformer Award, which honors an EDC project company that has had an impact on the region above and beyond creating jobs and capital investment. “Receiving this caliber of an award reflects Coke Florida’s commitment to the…
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14 November
Fortune Media and Great Place To Work Name Florida Blue to 2023 Best Workplaces for Women List, Ranking No. 38
Great Place To Work® and Fortune magazine have selected Florida Blue, the state’s Blue Cross Blue Shield plan and the leading health insurer in Florida, as one of the 2023 Fortune Best Workplaces for Women™ . This is Florida Blue’s first time being named to this prestigious list, this year coming in at No. 38. Earning a spot means that Florida Blue is one of the best companies to work for in the country. Of…
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14 November
Florida Grade-Level Reading Campaign’s Free Digital Library: BookSmart
Have you heard about our Florida Grade-Level Reading Campaign FREE digital library of books called BookSmart? BookSmart is a FREE digital library for children 3-12 years old that houses thousands of books in many languages, including English and Spanish. BookSmart can be viewed as a website or downloaded as an app on any electronic device. It can be used to enhance in and out-of-school home reading, to help parents engage in conversations around books, and…
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13 November
President’s office announces $5.4 million for strategic funding awardees
An AI-enabled digital imaging platform for treating cancer, a software tool for leveraging the capabilities of UF’s HiPerGator supercomputer, an initiative to improve healthcare in Jacksonville and statewide, and a program to enhance funding for the arts are among seven new projects receiving strategic funding at the University of Florida, President Ben Sasse announced today. The funding initiative is designed to advance the student experience and interdisciplinary scholarship. “These proposals will help take UF to…
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10 November
Correct Craft Celebrates “Mr. Ralph Service Day” at Florida United Methodist Children’s Home
Correct Craft, a leader in the marine industry, recently hosted its third annual “Mr. Ralph Service Day” in honor of Ralph Meloon, a member of the Correct Craft founding family. The event is a day for the company to give back to the community, echoing the values and spirit exemplified by Ralph Meloon throughout his life. The event occurred at the Florida United Methodist Children’s Home with nearly 50 volunteers. Ralph Meloon held various roles…
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7 November
3 Florida Poly researchers among world’s top 2% of scientists
Florida Polytechnic University professors with advanced research in fields such as nanotechnology, rare earth element recovery, and electrical and computer engineering have been named to a prestigious list of the world’s top 2% of scientists. Dr. Ajeet Kaushik, Dr. Muhammad Rashid, Dr. Patrick Zhang are leaders in their respective fields and have actively published their work year after year, sharing their findings and expertise with the scientific world. All were recognized for both their lifetime…
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2 November
Distinguished professor’s $500,000 gift funds Florida Poly’s first endowed chair
From a modest upbringing to global recognition as a renowned leader in electrical and computer engineering, Florida Polytechnic University professor Dr. Muhammad Rashid is using his personal accomplishments to inspire and improve the future of education in his field. Together with his wife, Dr. Fatema Rashid, Rashid has donated $250,000 with a matching gift of $250,000 to create the Dr. Muhammad Harunur Rashid Chair of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department. It is Florida Poly’s…
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2 November
Coke Florida Names New Leader for Company’s Field Franchise Operations
Today, Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) announced Scott McLaughlin as Vice President, Field Franchise Operations. Scott will lead Coke Florida’s territory general management and field sales organizations, inclusive of sales and merchandising execution with local and national customers, business development, and sales capability. He will also help drive ongoing business transformation with emphasis on the company’s route-to-market evolution. “Scott has been a key leader in the development of Coke Florida’s commercial capabilities,” said Thomas…
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2 November
Lesser Law Firm ranked in 2024 Best Law Firms ®
Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC is proud to announce that we’ve been included on the list of Best Law Firms in the Best Lawyers® rankings for the 14th consecutive year. Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC is ranked in Regional Tier 1 of the 2024 Best Law Firms in the practice areas of Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs and Insurance Law. Firms included in the 2024 Best Law Firms® list are recognized for professional excellence with…
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Oct- 2023 -31 October
Floridian perceptions mixed as economic growth outpaces expectations
Consumer sentiment in Florida inched down for a second consecutive month in October to 66.2, dropping one-tenth of a point from a revised figure of 66.3 in September. Meanwhile, national consumer sentiment saw a larger drop of 4.1 points. “Inflation has fallen over the past year, the labor market has shown surprising resilience, and continued economic growth has consistently outperformed expectations. In fact, the U.S. economy grew at an annual rate of 4.9% in the…
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25 October
Florida Poly president honored as top business leader on prestigious statewide list
In his last year as Florida Polytechnic University president, Dr. Randy K. Avent was recognized once again for his exceptional leadership by statewide magazine Florida Trend. It is the fifth consecutive year Avent makes the publication’s prominent Florida 500 list, which celebrates the state’s most influential business leaders and executives across major industries. “Being selected alongside so many outstanding leaders in Florida is such a great honor and I ‘m privileged to have been in…
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24 October
UF’s Juan Gilbert honored with National Medal of Technology and Innovation
President Joe Biden honored University of Florida computer science professor Juan Gilbert at the White House today with the National Medal of Technology and Innovation for pioneering a universal voting system that makes voting more reliable and accessible for everyone and for increasing diversity in the computer science workforce. The National Medal of Technology and Innovation, or NMTI, is the nation’s highest honor for technological achievement, bestowed by the president of the United States on…
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24 October
The Oviedo Winter Springs Regional Chamber Hosts 2nd Annual Health and Wellness Fair
The Oviedo Winter Springs Regional Chamber of Commerce is proud to present their annual Health and Wellness Fair, taking place on November 9th, 2023, at the Oviedo Mall from 10 AM – 2 PM. This year’s fair will feature a diverse range of vendors showcasing products and services dedicated to promoting health and well-being. Citizens of all ages are welcome to join this event featuring vendors, raffle prizes, and screenings. Get the latest information, resources…
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