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Florida Chamber of Commerce Vice President Crystal Campbell Recognized on News Service of Florida 40 Under 40 List

  Crystal Campbell, Vice President of Marketing and Communications and Vice President of the Leadership Cabinet at the Florida Chamber of Commerce, has been named to the News Service of Florida 2026 40 Under 40 list. The recognition celebrates young leaders across the state who bring fresh perspectives and drive progress in some of Florida’s most important industries. Crystal was honored at the 40 Under 40 event on February 19, at Eve on Adams, located…

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Florida Chamber of Commerce Endorses Hilary Holley in House District 51 Special Election

The Florida Chamber of Commerce is once again uniting Florida’s business community for good and today endorsed Hilary Holley in the special election for House District 51 taking place on March 24th. As the Executive Director of the Florida FFA Foundation, Hilary Holley has a proven track record of promoting and defending Florida’s proud agricultural tradition. In the Florida House, Hilary will work to promote Florida’s small businesses and strengthen educational choices for parents. “The…

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Florida Chamber of Commerce Endorses Jon Maples in House District 87 Special Election

The Florida Chamber of Commerce is once again uniting Florida’s business community for good and today endorsed Jon Maples in the special election for House District 87 taking place on March 24th. Jon Maples’ background as a businessman and local community leader has demonstrated his commitment to promoting free enterprise in Florida. In the Florida House, Maples looks to focus on removing burdensome red tape and to support the private sector solutions that will create…

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Florida Chamber of Commerce Endorses James Buchanan in Senate District 22 Election

The Florida Chamber of Commerce is once again uniting Florida’s business community for good and today endorsed Representative James Buchanan in the 2026 General Election for Senate District 22. As an entrepreneur and small business owner, James understands the hard work required to grow and maintain a successful family business. James has earned a lifetime A-rating on the Florida Chamber’s Legislative Report Card and has been a leader in the Florida House. In the Florida…

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Statement from Mark Wilson, President & CEO, Florida Chamber on Recreational Marijuana Ballot Initiative

Mark Wilson, President & CEO of the Florida Chamber of Commerce, released the following statement regarding the news that the Florida Supreme Court has dismissed the request for an advisory opinion on whether recreational marijuana should be on the 2026 ballot: “Even after spending 205 million dollars, Big Weed still hasn’t convinced Floridians that legalizing recreational drug use makes Florida’s future any more secure. As I have said time and time again, the more Floridians…

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Florida Chamber Foundation’s Florida Prosperity Initiative’s New Analysis Shows Florida Making Continued Progress on Replacing Childhood Poverty with Prosperity

The Leadership Advisory Board of the Florida Prosperity Initiative reports that Florida is making progress in reducing childhood poverty. The latest Florida Chamber Foundation Prosperity Initiative analysis highlights continued momentum in the statewide business-led effort to cut Florida’s childhood poverty in half by 2030, which is one of 39 targeted goals of the Florida 2030 Blueprint to move Florida from the 15th-largest global economy to the 10th-largest. According to our latest analysis, despite having more children in…

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Florida Chamber Foundation’s 2026 Economic Outlook Predicts Florida Economy Expected to Outperform the Nation

The Florida Chamber Foundation released the 2026 Florida Economic Outlook Report, unveiled during the Florida Chamber Foundation 2026 Economic Outlook & Jobs Summit, offering a data-informed assessment of Florida’s economy and what business leaders can expect in the year ahead. The report examines what current and emerging trends mean for employers, job creators, and long-term economic competitiveness across Florida. The outlook projects continued growth across all major economic indicators, with Florida’s economy once again expected…

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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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