Member News
Florida Chamber of Commerce member press releases/updates.
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Aug- 2023 -14 August
Preparing Florida’s youth for rapidly changing 21st century
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Thousands of high school students across Florida will embark on artificial intelligence coursework this coming school year, strengthening efforts by Florida public school officials and the University of Florida to equip the state’s youth with the essential skills required for an AI-enabled workforce. The UF-designed AI education program was piloted last year in three Florida public school districts with successful results, leading to the program’s expansion to 12 districts beginning this month.…
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10 August
Florida Poly welcomes talented cohort of global scholars, researchers
LAKELAND, Fla. – Exceptional university students and researchers from around the globe will arrive at Florida Polytechnic University during the 2023-2024 academic year to continue advancing their work and studies. The University will welcome five students and researchers as part of the United States’ Fulbright Program, as well as a Charlemagne Prize Fellow from the Netherlands. As part of the Fulbright Program, one Florida Poly student will travel to Canada as Killam Fellow. “The community…
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9 August
Miramar Pembroke Pines Chamber Launches Groundbreaking Veteran Business Owners Committee, Strengthening Support for Military Entrepreneurs
PEMBROKE PINES, FL. — August 2023 — In a monumental step towards fostering a vibrant community of military entrepreneurs and honoring their dedication to service, the Miramar Pembroke Pines Regional Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the launch of its groundbreaking Veteran Business Owners Committee. This visionary initiative underscores the chamber’s commitment to creating a dynamic ecosystem where veteran business owners can thrive, collaborate, and access essential resources to achieve their entrepreneurial goals. The Veteran Business Owners…
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9 August
Florida Nonprofit Sector Provides Payroll of $27.5 Billion Annually; Employs 5% of State’s Workforce
The Florida Nonprofit Alliance (FNA), which advocates on behalf of nonprofits and seeks to create a more vibrant community for nonprofits, today released its 2023 Economic Impact of Florida’s Nonprofits report, indicating growth within the nonprofit sector since FNA’s last report in 2020. The Florida nonprofit sector continues to grow in terms of revenue, with 22,710 nonprofits generating more than $116 billion in annual revenue, compared to $105 billion in 2020. These 22,710 nonprofits employ an…
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9 August
Sachs Media Wins High Honors at 2023 Florida Public Relations Association Golden Image Awards
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Continuing its track record of excellence in public relations and public affairs, Sachs Media took home five awards at last night’s 2023 Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) Golden Image Award Ceremony in Orlando – including top public affairs campaign. Sachs Media received the top honor for the state’s best public affairs campaign, earning both a Golden Image Award and Judges Award for the Florida Realtors Hometown Hero Housing Program Campaign, which…
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8 August
As temperatures rise, how one UF researcher is working to make cities feel cooler
August 8, 2023 — With scientists calling July the hottest month in earth’s history and warning of warmer temperatures to come, one UF researcher is working to make cities feel less scorching. Yi Luo, assistant professor in UF’s College of Design, Construction and Planning, studies microclimates, or areas that may have a different climate than their overall region. Her recent work includes mitigating the heat for visitors at The St. Pete Pier and its 26-acre…
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8 August
Amazon’s Project Kuiper Expands to Space Florida’s Launch and Landing Facility
EXPLORATION PARK, Fla.—July 21, 2023—Space Florida, the state’s aerospace finance and development authority, announced that Amazon’s Project Kuiper has expanded to Florida, investing $120 million into the construction of a satellite processing facility at Space Florida’s Launch and Landing Facility (LLF) located at Kennedy Space Center. The development project has been working under the name Project Comet. Project Kuiper is Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite network, which aims to provide fast, affordable broadband to…
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8 August
Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC partners with Florida Prepaid College Foundation to Launch $2.8M Scholarship Program
Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) is excited to announce a ten-year, multi-million dollar commitment to award graduating high school students with scholarships to attend Florida postsecondary public institutions. Coke Florida’s donation will be matched dollar for dollar by the Florida Prepaid College Foundation to fund the dreams of 250 economically disadvantaged students. The newly established Coke Florida Refreshing Minds Scholarship will cover tuition and most fees for students attending a Florida public four-year university,…
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7 August
Michael D. Minton to be Honored with Tax Attorney of the Year by The Florida Bar Tax Section
Dean Mead Attorney and Shareholder Michael D. Minton will be honored by The Florida Bar Tax Section as the 2023 – 2024 Gerald T. Hart Outstanding Tax Attorney of the Year at the Section’s meeting in Orlando, Florida on September 30, 2023. He is the first resident from the Treasure Coast of Florida to receive this award. The Tax Section of The Florida Bar annually selects the professional who has made major contributions to the…
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3 August
Florida Poly recognized as a national leader in STEM education
When it comes to filling the need for qualified STEM professionals, Florida Polytechnic University is among the nation’s best. In a recent analysis by EdSmart, a nationally recognized publisher of college resources and rankings, Florida Poly ranked No. 2 in the United States for having the most students enrolled in popular STEM programs. With high-paying jobs in rapidly growing fields like computer science, data science, and engineering, STEM graduates are meeting an important need for…
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2 August
CareerSource Florida Announces Thousands of Teens and Young Adults Empowered Through Summer Youth Employment Programs Statewide
Today, state and local leaders marked the success of 2023 Summer Youth Employment Programs offered by 21 of Florida’s local workforce development boards. Through these programs, which offered stipends or wages, students had the opportunity to build skills valued by employers that can help them at work and in life. With help from the CareerSource Florida network and employers statewide, nearly 7,000 young Floridians, ages 14-24, spent their summer vacation exploring potential future careers…
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1 August
Gary Lesser Appointed to Florida Supreme Court Historical Society Board of Trustees
Attorney Gary S. Lesser, Managing Partner of Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC, has been appointed to serve on the Board of Trustees of the Florida Supreme Court Historical Society. The Florida Supreme Court Historical Society is a non-profit organization committed to helping the public understand the importance of a strong, independent judiciary in our governmental balance of power. It also works to save and maintain for future generations the records of the people and…
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1 August
Floridian sentiment drops, in contrast with national consumer outlook
Consumer sentiment among Floridians dropped 2.1 points in July to 66.8, down from a revised figure of 68.9 in June. The decline contrasts with national consumer sentiment, which surged over seven points. “Despite a resilient labor market in Florida with an unemployment rate holding steady at 2.6% since January and a labor force that surpassed 11 million workers for the first time in June, Floridians are more pessimistic in July. This pessimism stems from Floridians’…
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1 August
Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH) Ranked #12 in Florida by U.S. News & World Report
Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH) is closing in on the top-10 ranked hospitals in Florida, having been recognized as a Best Regional Hospital for 2023-2024 by U.S. News & World Report, a global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice. Following a thorough analysis using a variety of measures such as survival and complication rates, patient experience and level of nursing care, U.S. News ranked TMH as the 12th best hospital in Florida for 2023-2024, up from 24th in…
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Jul- 2023 -31 July
Sachs Media Named to Florida Trend’s Top 100 Best Companies List
Sachs Media, a nationally recognized and award-winning PR agency, has once again been recognized as one of Florida Trend’s Best Companies to Work For. The annual Best Companies To Work For In Florida list feature, which appears in the August issue of Florida Trend magazine, ranks 100 companies in small, medium, and large employer categories. Sachs Media ranked as #18 in the small employer category, which covers firms with no more than 50 employees. “We…
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