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Florida Chamber Foundation’s Business Alliance for Early Learning Unveils New Guide to Boost Early Literacy Across Florida

Today, the Florida Chamber Foundation’s Business Alliance for Early Learning unveiled the Early Literacy Resource Guide, a comprehensive collection of free tools to support Florida’s youngest learners from birth through age five. The guide provides families, educators, business leaders, and mentors with a wide array of research-backed resources to foster early literacy development and prepare children for success in school and life. Aligned with the Florida 2030 Blueprint goals of preparing 100 percent of children…

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Florida Chamber of Commerce Endorses Josie Tomkow In Senate District 14 Special Election

The Florida Chamber of Commerce is once again uniting Florida’s business community for good and today endorsed Representative Josie Tomkow in the Special Election for Senate District 14. As a 7th-generation Floridian and 3rd-generation cattle rancher, Josie understands the hard work required to grow and maintain a successful family business as well as the deep-rooted traditions that have helped shape Florida. Josie has earned a lifetime A-rating on the Florida Chamber’s Legislative Report Card and…

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Florida Chamber Foundation to Host Virtual 2026 Economic Outlook Summit for Florida Business Leaders in January

The Florida Chamber Foundation will host its annual Florida Economic Outlook & Jobs Solution Summit virtually on Thursday, January 29, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET, bringing together local and nationally-recognized economists, industry leaders, and policymakers to examine Florida’s economic trajectory on the road to 2030 and beyond. The virtual Solution Summit will provide participants with a comprehensive economic outlook and an in-depth analysis of Florida’s evolving economy, workforce challenges, demographic and migration…

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New Florida Chamber Statewide Poll Shows Floridians Maintaining Optimism on Florida’s Direction Entering 2026 Election Year

2026 is poised to be a vital election year for Florida and the nation alike, and as the year begins, the latest Florida Chamber poll finds Floridians maintaining a more positive outlook on Florida’s direction than the overall national direction. The latest Florida Chamber statewide poll, conducted over the first ten days of 2026, finds Floridians continue to have confidence in the state’s overall direction. A 49% plurality of likely Florida voters say Florida is…

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Florida Chamber of Commerce Releases 2026 Where We Stand Legislative Agenda Focused on Furthering Job Creation and Florida’s Long-Term Economic Competitiveness

The Florida Chamber of Commerce (Florida Chamber) today announced the release of 2026 Where We Stand, its annual jobs and competitiveness agenda developed in collaboration with job creators, local chambers of commerce, key policymakers, leading business trade groups and industry leaders across Florida. The agenda unites the business community around priorities for the 2026 legislative session and reflects the Florida Chamber’s long-term focus on continued national leadership, job creation, economic growth, and global competitiveness. The…

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Florida Chamber’s 2026 Legislative Fly-In Connects Business Leaders and Drives Consensus Around 2026 Priorities to Advance Florida’s Competitiveness

Florida’s business leaders will gather in Tallahassee January 13-14, 2026, for the Florida Chamber of Commerce’s 2026 Legislative Fly-In, Florida’s premier event to shape policy priorities for the legislative session and foster important connections across the state’s business community. The two-day event, held in Tallahassee, will be held at the Augustus B. Turnbull III Florida State Conference Center in conjunction with the start of the 2026 legislative session. Attended by CEOs, executives, local chambers of…

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What the Fed’s Final 2025 Interest Rate Cut Means for Consumers and Businesses

By: Sheridan Morby, Senior Research Economist, Florida Chamber Foundation As 2025 comes to a close, the Federal Reserve has made final decisions on interest rates this year, with another .25 percentage point interest rate cut. There were two chapters for the story of inflation in 2025. In the first few months of the year, uncertainty surrounding national policy and little movement in inflation and labor market dynamics led to no change in interest rates. However,…

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Florida Chamber’s Carolyn Johnson Named to News Service of Florida’s Inaugural Who’s Who in Government Relations

Carolyn Johnson, vice president of governmental affairs at the Florida Chamber of Commerce, has been recognized by the News Service of Florida in its inaugural Who’s Who in Government Relations Awards. The awards ceremony was held on Tuesday, Dec. 9, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Tallahassee. The Who’s Who in Government Relations Awards honors the most influential leaders across Florida who help their organizations communicate legislative priorities to elected officials. Recipients come from…

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Florida Chamber Foundation Study Shows Over $11 Billion in Federal Funding Lost to 2020 Census Undercount

The Florida Chamber Foundation unveiled a new county-by-county study examining the effects of the 2020 census undercount during the 2025 Florida Transportation, Growth & Infrastructure Solution Summit in Orlando, showing that, incredibly, approximately 750,000 Florida residents were not counted in the 2020 Census. The undercount resulted in an estimated $11.4 billion in federal funding that could have been used to support schools, healthcare, roads, and community programs- that’s approximately $1 billion per year that went…

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Florida Chamber of Commerce Endorses Jake Johansson In Senate District 8 for the 2026 Election

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (December 2, 2025) — The Florida Chamber of Commerce is once again uniting Florida’s business community for good and today endorsed Jake Johansson for Senate District 8 for the 2026 election. Johansson served our country for 35 years as a member of the U.S. Navy, retiring as a Navy Captain, before transitioning his lifetime of public service to local government as Port Orange City Manager and as a member of the Volusia County…

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Florida Keeps Growing: Business and Policy Leaders Gather for Florida Chamber Foundation’s 2025 Florida Transportation, Growth & Infrastructure Solution Summit

The Florida Chamber Foundation will be hosting its 2025 Florida Transportation, Growth & Infrastructure Solution Summit on December 3, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes in Orlando. The Solution Summit serves as a visioning platform for asset owners, developers, engineers, logistics firms, economic developers, and state and local policymakers to engage in candid dialogue, build strategic partnerships, and advance solutions aligned with the Florida 2030 Blueprint’s infrastructure goals, while addressing the opportunities…

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Florida Leaders and National Experts to Confront Insurance Challenges at Florida Chamber Annual Insurance Summit

After nearly 3 years since impactful reforms aimed at stabilizing Florida’s insurance market, the Florida Chamber of Commerce is bringing together top leaders in business, insurance, law, and government for its 2025 Insurance Summit, Dec. 4-5 in Orlando. Now in its 18th year, the summit arrives at a pivotal moment. Continuing signs of progress, ranging from new carrier entry and rate reductions to litigation cost relief, are building confidence, but Florida remains a risky market.…

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Florida Chamber of Commerce Endorses Rob Long In House District 90 Special Election

The Florida Chamber of Commerce is once again uniting Florida’s business community for good and today endorsed Rob Long (D) in the Special Election for House District 90. As a Delray Beach City Commissioner and Vice Mayor, Rob has prioritized economic development and public safety to serve the city’s growing population. Rob has also served on the Palm Beach Transportation Planning Agency Governing Board, ensuring critical improvements to the region’s infrastructure. In the Florida House…

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Florida Chamber Foundation Announces Florida Now Ranks as the World’s 15th Largest Economy

The Florida Chamber Foundation today announced that Florida, if it were a nation, would now rank as the 15th largest economy in the world, with a gross domestic product exceeding $1.7 trillion. The Florida Chamber Foundation has set a long-term goal of making Florida a top 10 global economy by 2030. Florida has surpassed Spain and stands just $25.5 billion behind Australia.  This achievement marks an important milestone in Florida’s long-term effort to become one…

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Chromalloy Named Winner of the Florida Chamber’s Inaugural 2025 “Coolest Thing Made in Florida” Competition 

Chromalloy, based in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, has been named the 2025 winner of the inaugural Coolest Thing Made in Florida competition for its Jet Engine Blades.  Chromalloy manufactures state-of-the-art, FAA-approved jet engine replacement parts — known as Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMAs) — for the complex high-pressure turbine (HPT) section of aerospace engines. High-pressure turbine blades are among the most advanced and intricate components engineered in the aerospace industry. Chromalloy designs these parts in Palm…

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