Member News
Florida Chamber of Commerce member press releases/updates.
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Feb- 2024 -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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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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