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October Future of Florida Forum (F3) & Florida Chamber Annual Meeting Uniting Florida’sTop Business, Political and Community Leaders, Featuring Headliners Matt Higgins and Stephen M. Ross

The Florida Chamber Foundation and Florida Chamber of Commerce will host the 2025 Future of Florida Forum (F3) & Florida Chamber Annual Meeting on October 27–28 in Orlando, bringing together local and international thought leaders for important insights shaping Florida’s business and economic future. This year’s event will feature powerhouse speakers, and data-driven strategy segments focused on achieving the Florida 2030 Blueprint’s primary target of growing Florida to the 10th largest economy in the world…

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Florida Chamber Celebrates National Support Your Local Chamber Day on October 15

Florida Chamber Celebrates National Support Your Local Chamber Day on October 15 Honoring Florida’s local chambers of commerce, making Florida competitive one community at a time On Wednesday, October 15, 2025, the Florida Chamber of Commerce will join chambers of commerce across the nation in celebrating National Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day, recognizing the vital role Florida’s more than 200 local and regional chambers play in strengthening communities, growing jobs, and advancing the…

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Florida Chamber CEO Mark Wilson to Demonstrate the Future with Northwest Florida Business and Community Leaders at Niceville Valparaiso Chamber Event

Florida Chamber CEO Mark Wilson to Demonstrate the Future with Northwest Florida Business and Community Leaders at Niceville Valparaiso Chamber Event  Business leaders from across Northwest Florida will gain essential insights into the future of our state and regional economy when the Niceville Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce hosts Mark Wilson, President & CEO of the Florida Chamber of Commerce, for a Florida Business Update on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. The event will…

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Florida Chamber Foundation’s Future of Work Florida Initiative Unveils Top 30 High-Demand Careers In Each Region

Today, the Florida Chamber Foundation’s Future of Work Florida initiative released its annual Top 30 High-Demand Careers list, identifying the jobs that will drive the state’s economy forward. Updated statewide and by region to reflect the newly adjusted minimum wage and Florida’s 21 workforce regions, the list provides essential insights on the jobs of the future for students, parents, educators, business leaders, and policymakers. The Top 30 High-Demand Careers list draws on projections from FloridaCommerce…

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Florida Chamber of Commerce’s Katie Yeutter Named Honoree for the 2025 Above and Beyond Awards

The Florida Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that Katie Yeutter, Chief Financial Strategy and Operations Officer and President of the Florida Chamber Leadership Cabinet, has been named an honoree for the 2025 Above and Beyond Awards presented by the News Service of Florida.  The Above and Beyond Awards celebrate women leaders across Florida who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and impact in government, public service, politics, media, education, nonprofit and business. Hosted annually in…

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Florida Chamber President & CEO Mark Wilson Discusses Florida 2030 Blueprint on Florida Business Minds Podcast

Florida Chamber of Commerce and Foundation President & CEO Mark Wilson was recently featured on the Tampa Bay Business Journal’s Florida Business Minds Podcast, where he discussed Florida’s growing economy and global competitiveness. Mark also highlighted how the Florida Chamber is working to secure Florida’s future through pro-business policies, innovation and talent development. During the podcast, Mark stated, “[Florida’s] changing so fast. Our politics, our demographics, our economics…we need to be having these conversations on…

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The Florida Chamber Foundation’s Future of Work Initiative Launches Workforce Roundtable Series to Unite Leaders in Strengthening Florida’s Talent Pipeline

The Florida Chamber Foundation hosts the “Tallahassee Data Hub Roundtable on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Florida State University’s Student Services Building. The roundtable will convene business, education, policy, philanthropic, and community leaders to highlight the recently launched the Florida Talent Center Data Hub, a first-of-its-kind platform designed to empower decision-makers with essential insights for improving Florida’s talent pipeline. The Data Hub features key education and workforce data spanning…

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Florida Chamber Celebrates Eight Members Named 2025 Most Admired CEOs

The Florida Chamber of Commerce congratulates eight of its Board of Directors and Board of Governors members who were recognized by the Tampa Bay Business Journal as 2025 Most Admired CEOs.  This year’s honorees include:  Greg Celestan, CEO, Celestar Corporation  Ron Christaldi, CEO & President, Shumaker Advisors Florida  Archie Collins, President & CEO, Tampa Electric Company  Steve Griggs, CEO, Vinik Sports Group  Patrick Hwu, President & CEO, Moffitt Cancer Center  Melissa Seixas, President, Duke Energy…

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Florida Chamber Celebrates Business Rent Tax Repeal – Now in Effect Statewide

Today marks a major win for Florida job creators: the full repeal of the Business Rent Tax is now officially in effect. Florida is no longer the only state charging businesses a sales tax on commercial leases — saving Florida employers nearly $3 billion annually.  This achievement is the result of more than a decade of Florida Chamber-led advocacy and represents one of the most impactful business tax reforms in state history.  Read the full…

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Top 4 Finalists in the Florida Chamber’s ‘Coolest Thing Made in Florida’ Competition —Showcasing Innovation and Why It Matters for Florida Manufacturers

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (September 12, 2025) —After more than 300,000 votes and three rounds of competition, the Florida Chamber of Commerce has announced the top four finalists in the 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Florida contest. From aerospace engineering and orthopedic medical devices to sustainable energy and large-scale mining equipment, these finalists showcase the innovation, diversity, and global reach of Florida manufacturing. The semifinalists are: Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions (Alachua County): Manufactures massive underground mining…

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Florida Chamber Foundation’s Prosperity Initiative Doubles Down on its Zip-Code Level Efforts to Replace Generational Childhood Poverty with Pathways to Prosperity and Self-Sufficiency

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (September 9, 2025) – The Florida Chamber Foundation is expanding its Florida Prosperity Initiative’s efforts to cut Florida childhood poverty in half and today announces that Heather Cogar has been named the Initiative’s Statewide Director of Community Engagement. Cogar brings years of public and private sector experience and has an extensive background in spearheading initiatives that have provided her with a personal connection to helping Floridians overcome economic hardship.  “Growing up in the…

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Florida Chamber of Commerce Endorses Lauren Melo In Senate District 28 for the 2026 Election

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (September 9, 2025) — The Florida Chamber of Commerce is once again uniting Florida’s business community for good and today endorsed Lauren Melo for Senate District 28 for the 2026 election. Lauren Melo is a Southwest Florida native who has been a successful businesswoman building up multiple companies over her professional career. Having previously started a trucking company that grew to a fleet of more than a hundred trucks, Melo today owns and…

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Florida Chamber President and CEO Mark Wilson Discusses Florida Technology & Innovation Solution Summit on WFSU

Florida Chamber of Commerce and Foundation President & CEO Mark Wilson was recently featured on WFSU’s Capital Report with Tom Flanigan to provide an overview of the Florida Chamber Foundation’s Florida Technology & Innovation Solution Summit, held August 12 in Tampa. During the interview, Wilson highlighted how Florida is advancing in areas such as technology, manufacturing, and innovation to remain competitive in a global economy. He also emphasized the importance of preparing for future workforce…

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New Florida Chamber Statewide Poll Shows Local Businesses Enjoy Universal Support and Trust in Business is High

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (August 28, 2025) – The latest Florida Chamber statewide poll finds more than 8 out of 10 (85%) of Florida voters have a favorable opinion of local businesses, which are the foundation of our economy. Additionally, 84% of Florida voters trust in business and 79% trust private sector charities and non-profits. Conversely, trust in the media is evenly divided with 48% trusting the media and another 48% having no trust in the media…

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2026 Proposed Workers Comp Rates See Average 6.9 Percent Decrease

Earlier today, the Florida Chamber of Commerce met with the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) to review a proposed 6.9 percent decrease for workers’ compensation insurance rate on new and renewal policies to take effect on January 1, 2026. NCCI files a rate filing on behalf of the majority of Florida’s workers’ comp carriers, and if approved, this decrease will contribute to a cumulative reduction of 78 percent since the reforms the Florida Chamber…

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