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Florida Chamber of Commerce member press releases/updates.

  • Feb- 2024 -
    13 February

    Florida Poly celebrates 3rd student residential building with ‘topping out’ ceremony

    Construction of Florida Polytechnic University’s third student residential building reached a significant milestone this week. The University held a “topping out” ceremony at the construction site on Tuesday, Feb. 13, to celebrate, with attendees signing the final steel beam of the structure before workers fastened it into place at the top of Residence Hall III. The next phase of the project will begin with the installation of exterior skin, followed by the building’s interior features.…

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  • 12 February

    Polk State College to host open house events March 26 and April 4

    Polk State College will host open house events on the Winter Haven Campus on March 26 and on the Lakeland Campus on April 4. Prospective students and families are invited to tour campuses, meet faculty and staff, learn about academic programs and student life, complete college applications, receive assistance with applying for financial aid, enter to win scholarships, and more. Open house on the Winter Haven Campus on March 26 will take place from 5…

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  • 12 February

    Port Canaveral Expands Cargo Handling Capacities with Addition of Second Mobile Harbor Crane

    Port Canaveral welcomed a new addition to its landside cargo operations with the arrival of a second mobile harbor crane, marking a significant expansion in the Port’s ability to handle an increasingly diverse cargo portfolio. Standing tall at 320 feet, the Liebherr “LHM 600 evo 6” is the second mobile harbor crane acquired by the Port, joining the Liebherr LHM 600 evo 5, which was placed into service in January 2019. “We have a commitment to…

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  • 8 February

    UF ramps up computer science education for K-12 teachers

    University of Florida researchers and educators are spearheading a transformative approach to computer science education, providing Florida teachers with the skills to prepare students for a world driven by technological innovations. The CSEveryone team at UF has guided more than 300 educators, and thousands of K-12 students across the state have been impacted. Launched in 2021 with the support of Kenneth C. Griffin, founder and chief executive officer of Citadel and founder of Griffin Catalyst,…

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  • 7 February

    Rita Case Wins Prestigious TIME Dealer of the Year Award

    Rita Case, president and CEO of Rick Case Automotive Group, the nation’s largest female owned and operated automotive dealer group in America, received the 55th Annual TIME Dealer of the Year Award, one of the automotive industry’s most prestigious and highest honors for a dealer. Rita is only the fifth woman to be named TIME Dealer of the Year. Nominated by members of the Automotive Trade Association Executives, Rita represented the Florida Automobile Dealers Association…

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  • 6 February

    James Donnelly, Founder And Chairman Of Castle Group, To Receive 2024 Horatio Alger Award

    Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc., a nonprofit educational organization honoring the achievements of outstanding individuals and encouraging youth to pursue their dreams through higher education, today announced that P. James Donnelly, founder and chairman of Castle Group, has been selected for membership in this prestigious organization. Mr. Donnelly joins 10 other exceptional business, civic and cultural leaders from across North America in receiving 2024 honors. For more than 75 years, the Horatio Alger Award has been annually bestowed upon esteemed individuals who have…

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  • 2 February

    University of Florida researchers unlock new frontiers in brain tumor treatments

    As a physician-scientist and cancer researcher at the University of Florida, Duane Mitchell, M.D., Ph.D., is providing hope for patients in an area where there is often little: treatment for malignant brain tumors. By pioneering several novel brain tumor immunotherapies, which have been translated into first-in-human clinical trials and multicenter phase two studies, Mitchell is advancing some of the most groundbreaking brain tumor treatments in the country. Throughout the past decade, researchers at the Preston…

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  • 2 February

    PNC Bank Launches Mobile Branch in South Florida

    PNC Bank officially debuts its mobile branch program in South Florida this week, underscoring its commitment to the community by making banking easier and more accessible for unbanked and underbanked residents. “As many as one in four South Florida households lack a bank account or adequate access to essential financial services, such as credit and loans, which creates a barrier to financial stability and economic mobility,” said Cressman Bronson, PNC regional president for Southeast Florida.…

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  • 2 February

    Marine Towing of Tampa Extends Fleet Operations to Serve as Tug Operator at Port Canaveral

    Marine Towing of Tampa, LLC (MTOT) and E.N. Bisso & Son, Inc announced that they have executed and closed on an Asset Purchase Agreement to which Marine Towing of Port Canaveral, LLC (“MTPC”), acquired the Port Canaveral operations and assets associated with Bisso’s acquisition of Seabulk Towing Holdings, Inc ship assist operations in Florida. “Marine Towing is a highly regarded provider of ship assist services in the industry,” stated Capt. John Murray, Port Canaveral CEO. “We…

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  • 1 February

    Coke Florida Empowers Communities Through Access to Educational and Technology Resources During Black History Month

    Since its inception in 2015, Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) has had a stated commitment to education through its Black History Month programming. The company announces that its 2024 initiatives will again directly impact Floridians, and its donations will surpass $800,000. This month, Coke Florida, a family-owned Coca-Cola bottler, will donate 300 laptops across the state to ensure that students and adults served by community-based programs are equipped with reliable technology to support educational…

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  • 1 February

    Attorney Imani M. Williams selected for “Top 40 Under 40” Award

    Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith is pleased to announce that Firm Attorney Imani M. Williams has been selected as a Top 40 Under 40 Trial Attorney by the National Trial Lawyers. The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 is a professional organization composed of the top trial lawyers from each state or region who are under the age of 40. Membership into The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 under 40 is by invitation only…

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  • 1 February

    Polk State therapy programs join forces for Warriors for Wellness 5K

    Polk State College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant and Physical Therapist Assistant programs will host the inaugural Warriors for Wellness 5K on Saturday, April 6, 2024, on the Winter Haven Campus. Check-in will take place from 7 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. with a 9 a.m. start time for the race. Registration is open and available online through the Polk State College Foundation: secure.qgiv.com/for/warriorsforwellness5k. The 5K aims to promote community wellness and raise awareness about Polk State’s Occupational…

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  • Jan- 2024 -
    31 January

    Sea otters’ homecoming to a California estuary shows big payoff in conservation

    In a groundbreaking study published today in Nature, scientists reveal that the return of sea otters to their former habitat in a Central California estuary has slowed erosion of the area’s creekbanks and marsh edges on average by 69%. The resurgence of these charismatic marine mammals — also some of the habitat’s top predators — to the saltmarsh-dominated Elkhorn Slough in Monterey County sparks hope in those dedicated to improving the health of our coastal…

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  • 31 January

    Florida Poly ranks #1 in state for grads with lowest student debt

    Florida Polytechnic University graduates begin their careers or graduate studies with the least amount of debt of any university in the state, according to an analysis published this week comparing the average debt of college students across Florida. Florida Poly ranked No. 1 on the list of lowest student debt with an average of $14,250. According to the report by the Palm Beach Post, the average student debt statewide reaches nearly $40,000. The analysis used…

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  • 30 January

    Three Manatees Return to Warmer Waters

    Over the past few weeks, our team has been hard at work, returning three manatees to their natural habitat. While each manatee arrived at our care facility with varying needs, our veterinary experts worked around-the-clock to assist each sea cow throughout their rehabilitation journey. Reckless and Churro, a mother-daughter duo, were rescued following a near-fatal boat strike while Plunk was rescued as an orphaned calf. Working with Manatee Rescue & Rehabilitation Partnership, Save the Manatee…

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