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Florida Chamber of Commerce member press releases/updates.

  • Jan- 2024 -
    30 January

    Consumer sentiment at two-year high with positive outlook for the future

    Consumer sentiment among Floridians starts the year with the highest level over the last two years, increasing 3.3 points in January to 72.8 from the revised December figure of 69.5. Notably, national sentiment surged over nine points. “The surge in consumer sentiment in January stems from the positive shifts in Floridians’ expectations about the future, especially regarding the national economy. This growing optimism aligns well with the current economic outlook,” said Hector Sandoval, director of…

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  • 29 January

    Tampa Electric’s Manatee Viewing Center Celebrates Incredible New Record

    Tampa Electric’s award-winning Manatee Viewing Center has set an amazing new record: the center hosted 1,100 manatees at one time, which dwarfs the previous record of 850, set last winter. “This season has been consistently chilly, which has allowed us to see more manatees at one time than ever before,” said Stan Kroh, manager of Land and Stewardship Programs for Tampa Electric. “This makes for an even better experience for our visitors. We’re proud to…

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  • 29 January

    Sachs Media Earns Prestigious Spot Among Ragan’s 2024 “Top Places to Work in Communications”

    Sachs Media is proud to announce that it has been recognized as one of Ragan’s 2024 “Top Places to Work in Communications.” This prestigious award honors the firm’s ongoing commitment to fostering a dynamic and supportive workplace, along with its acknowledged excellence in the communications field. “Being named a top workplace by Ragan is a significant honor for us, and one we work hard to earn,” said Michelle Ubben, President and CEO of Sachs Media.…

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  • 24 January

    Florida SBDC Network to Host Florida Small Business Day at the Capitol

    The Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network, the state’s principal provider of small business assistance, will host its annual Florida Small Business Day at the Capitol event Wednesday, February 28, 2024. The purpose of the event is to celebrate and highlight the important role small businesses play in Florida’s economy. During the event, Florida SBDC Network small business clients and resource partners will showcase products and services. The network will also provide tours of…

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  • 18 January

    State Board of Education approves new LSSC bachelor’s degree to address growing workforce demand

    Lake-Sumter State College’s planned Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Elementary Education cleared a key hurdle in the path to the program’s launch in August 2024. At the State Board of Education (SBOE) meeting in Tallahassee yesterday, President Bigard presented the College’s third bachelor’s degree program for approval. The B.S. Elementary Education program will provide aspiring teachers the resources and opportunities to succeed. “As we continue to expand our program offerings to meet the needs…

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  • 18 January

    How scientists are using UF’s supercomputer

    From detecting crop diseases and pests to analyzing decades of hand-written doctor’s notes and medical records, the University of Florida’s supercomputer, known as HiPerGator, is helping researchers push the limits of science. Now in its third year of use, HiPerGator is being put through the paces on more than 800 research projects across all 16 of UF’s colleges, accelerating impactful work that might have previously been unfeasible or even impossible. Built with $50 million in…

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  • 18 January

    Florida SBDC Network Announces Registration, Call for Presentations for 2024 Small Business Success Summit

    The Florida SBDC Network, the state’s principal provider of business assistance, has opened registration for the 2024 Small Business Success Summit, which will be held August 19-20 at the Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa in Ponte Vedra Beach. The Small Business Success Summit will bring small business owners, experienced Florida SBDC Network consultants, and knowledgeable experts together to share valuable information to help business owners take their business to the next level. Attendees will have the…

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  • 17 January

    Florida Poly #1 most affordable cybersecurity degree program in nation

    Florida Polytechnic University has been ranked the No. 1 most affordable cybersecurity bachelor’s degree program in the country for 2024. Cybersecurity Guide, an online resource specializing in cybersecurity and cybersecurity education, based its rankings on overall degree cost divided by the number of credits needed to graduate. Florida Poly’s bachelor’s degree in computer science features a concentration in information assurance and cybersecurity, and it’s one of the most popular programs at the University. The Cybersecurity…

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  • 17 January

    U.S. Sugar Announces Promotion of Eric Edwards to Senior Vice President, Public Affairs

    U.S. Sugar announced today that Clewiston native Eric Edwards, current Vice President, State Governmental Affairs, has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Public Affairs.  This promotion is effective immediately. “Each year with U.S. Sugar, Edwards has taken on increasingly greater roles and responsibility, and he has proven to be a strong and effective leader — both within our company and the industry,” said Ken McDuffie, President and CEO. “We are extremely proud that one of…

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  • 17 January

    FSU Vice President for Student Affairs Amy Hecht receives prestigious national award

    Amy Hecht, Florida State University Vice President for Student Affairs, has been recognized with the Scott Goodnight Award for Outstanding Performance as a Dean by the Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education (NASPA). NASPA is the leading association for the advancement, health and sustainability of the student affairs profession. This prestigious national award is named after Scott Goodnight, NASPA’s founding chair of the Board of Directors from 1919 to 1920 and the former dean of…

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  • 15 January

    Port Canaveral Expands EV Charging Infrastructure With Fast-Charging Options

    Port Canaveral, in collaboration with Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), will introduce six cutting-edge FPL EVolution®Level 3 fast charging stations to offer expanded opportunities to charge electric vehicles at the Port. The new stations will be installed in the Port’s Cove District parking lot offering easy access and more convenience for EV owners/operators. According to FPL, Level 3 stations, renowned as the fastest chargers available today, boost the capability to fully charge most electric vehicles…

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  • 15 January

    CMA CGM Selects Port Everglades for New CEIBA Express Service

    CMA CGM, a world leader in refrigerated ocean transport, has selected Broward County’s Port Everglades as the only American port of call on its new CEIBA Express service. The direct weekly service between the U.S. and Latin America will bring produce and dry goods to households throughout the nation. Florida International Terminal (FIT) is the marine terminal operator handling this service at Port Everglades. “Port Everglades’ unparalleled access to the interstate highway system and the…

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  • 10 January

    With $2.5 Million in Strategic Funding, UF Plans to Advance the Field of Industrialized Construction Engineering

    University of Florida faculty and students will help advance the field of industrialized construction engineering with $2.5 million in strategic funding from the office of UF President Ben Sasse. Working together, UF’s College of Design, Construction and Planning, and the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering will seek to revolutionize how the world conceptualizes, designs, and builds affordable and resilient buildings and civil infrastructure. “The construction and engineering industries are rapidly changing with advances in technology,…

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  • 10 January

    Dillon named VP for marketing and senior advisor

    Today, University of Florida President Dr. Ben Sasse announced that UF will hire Dan Dillon Jr. as UF’s vice president for marketing and senior advisor. Dillon, currently the chief executive officer of ASU Enterprise Partners at Arizona State University, will join UF on March 4. “The University of Florida has an incredible brand and limitless possibilities to grow,” said Sasse. “Dan brings UF decades of management experience in marketing and higher education. Dan is no…

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  • 9 January

    Dr. J. Scott Angle named provost of the University of Florida


    Dr. J. Scott Angle has been named provost of the University of Florida. UF President Ben Sasse announced the appointment on January 9. “Many of the folks on our excellent search committee recommended that we take the ‘interim’ out of his title. Effective immediately, we’re doing just that,” Sasse said. “We had some extraordinary semi-finalists and finalists, but we decided not to make an offer when Scott is doing such excellent work. Scott has earned…

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