Member News
Florida Chamber of Commerce member press releases/updates.
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Jan- 2024 -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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9 January
Correct Craft Unveils New Website, Showcasing Brands, History, and Exclusive Resources
Correct Craft, a leader in the marine industry, is proud to announce the launch of its new website, offering a comprehensive online experience that dives into the company’s rich history, diverse brand portfolio, and other company related resources. The recently unveiled website, accessible at www.correctcraft.com, serves as a central hub for marine enthusiasts, industry professionals, and the general public interested in the company’s commitment to culture, excellence, and innovation. The website features in-depth information about…
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8 January
University of Florida to launch Space Mission Institute with $2.5 million in strategic funding
University of Florida faculty members with a wide range of expertise in space-related research are coming together to form the UF Space Mission Institute, with $2.5 million in support from UF President Ben Sasse’s strategic funding initiative. The institute, managed by UF Research, will be a hub in which scientists and scholars from across UF – including those from the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS), the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering, the College…
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4 January
Mixed consumer sentiment in December with encouraging prospects for 2024
Consumer sentiment in Florida inched up for a third consecutive month in December to 69.5, gaining 1.2 points from a revised figure of 68.3 in November. Meanwhile, national consumer sentiment surged by 8.4 points. “Though consumer sentiment among Floridians ended 2023 on a positive note, the annual average consumer confidence stands at 67.9 points for the year. This marks the third-lowest level on record since the series began tracking consumer confidence in 1985. The lowest…
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Dec- 2023 -20 December
President’s office announces $10.2 million for fourth round of strategic funding awardees
A space institute designed to expand exploration of the cosmos, a project to improve construction through robotic automation and AI, an initiative to propel the university to global prominence in sports performance, and an effort to improve agriculture and environmental sustainability are among four new initiatives receiving strategic funding at the University of Florida, President Ben Sasse announced today. The funding, which has been awarded to winning proposals in four rounds since the beginning of…
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19 December
Florida Companies Give Back to Support Aspiring Young Readers
Alachua County, Fla. – This holiday season, companies throughout Florida are giving back to the community by supporting New Worlds Reading: Florida’s free at-home literacy program to help eligible VPK through 5th grade students in Florida bolster literacy skills, build reading confidence, and foster a lifelong love of reading. Tax-credit donors like Florida Power & Light and Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits are investing their state taxes in New Worlds Reading to support striving young…
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18 December
Wildfires increasing across eastern US, new study reveals
In a new analysis of data spanning more than three decades in the eastern United States, a team of scientists found a concerning trend – an increasing number of wildfires across a large swath of America. “It’s a serious issue that people aren’t paying enough attention to: We have a rising incidence of wildfires across several regions of the U.S., not only in the West,” said Victoria Donovan, lead author of the study and an…
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7 December
Coke Florida Human Resources Team Achieves Top 100 Global Award
Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) Human Resources (HR) has received a 2023 OnCon Icon Award for recognition as a Top 100 Global HR team. “We believe that our people are our most valuable asset, and the HR team plays a vital role in driving their success in the workforce,” said David Cross, Senior Vice President of Human Resources and Administration for Coke Florida. “Coke Florida’s HR professionals serve our nearly 5,000 associates from recruiting…
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7 December
UF Lastinger Center for Learning partners with Kibeam Learning™ to improve literacy across the state
A new UF partnership is providing families in Florida with materials to boost literacy in a research pilot for children in first and second grade. UF Lastinger Center for Learning recently entered a partnership with Kibeam Learning Inc., a California-based educational technology start-up, founded by inventor of the LeapFrog LeapPad, Jim Marggraff. The New Worlds Reading Initiative, administered by the UF Lastinger Center for Learning, is a state-sponsored literacy program for eligible VPK-5th grade…
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6 December
MacDill Air Force Base and TECO Break Ground on a New Power Station
MacDill Air Force Base hosted a groundbreaking ceremony yesterday for a new TECO power station, marking a significant milestone in ensuring energy resilience for both military operations and Tampa Electric customers. Read about it here: MacDill Air Force Base to get new power plant | wtsp.com New power station to be built on MacDill Air Force Base to ensure they keep power in case of emergency (fox13news.com) Key Highlights: Increased Security The new power station…
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