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Jul- 2026 -30 July
Florida Chamber Foundation Early Learning Report Finds More Than Half of Florida’s Youngest Learners Start Kindergarten Already Behind
Today, the Florida Chamber Foundation’s Business Alliance for Early Learning (BAEL) released its 2025-2026 Kindergarten Readiness Report, finding that 44% of Florida children entered kindergarten ready to learn in fall 2025, meaning more than half of Florida’s youngest learners are starting school already behind. The highest kindergarten readiness is in Pinellas County at 53%, and the lowest kindergarten readiness is in Jefferson County at 13%. The report highlights why kindergarten readiness is a vital economic…
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16 July
Florida Chamber of Commerce Announces Endorsement of Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson
Today, the Florida Chamber of Commerce announced its endorsement of Commissioner Wilton Simpson for re-election as Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services. “The Florida Chamber of Commerce fully endorses Wilton Simpson to continue serving as Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services,” said Florida Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Mark Wilson. “As Commissioner, Wilton Simpson has been a champion for Florida’s vital agricultural community and for supporting Florida farmers and consumers alike. A…
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15 July
Florida Chamber of Commerce and FloridaCommerce Announce Top 32 Finalists in 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Florida Competition
Following a statewide public vote that showcased the strength and innovation of Florida’s manufacturing industry, the Florida Chamber of Commerce and FloridaCommerce today announced the Top 32 products advancing in the second annual Coolest Thing Made in Florida competition. The Top 32 finalists emerged from 100 products representing manufacturers in all 67 Florida counties. The bracket-style competition celebrates the products, companies, and workers driving economic growth while highlighting the important role manufacturing plays in Florida’s…
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15 July
Florida Chamber of Commerce Announces Endorsement of CFO Blaise Ingoglia
Today, the Florida Chamber of Commerce announced its endorsement of Blaise Ingoglia to continue serving as Florida’s Chief Financial Officer. “The Florida Chamber of Commerce is ‘all in’ for Blaise Ingoglia to continue serving as Florida’s Chief Financial Officer,” said Florida Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Mark Wilson. “Both as a legislator and as Florida’s CFO for the past year, Blaise has fought side by side with the Florida Chamber of Commerce to help…
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14 July
Florida Chamber Foundation Announces Florida’s $1.8 Trillion Economy Is Now the World’s 14th Largest Economy
The Florida Chamber Foundation today announced that Florida has climbed to the 14th-largest economy in the world. The milestone means Florida has moved past Australia and Mexico in gross domestic product and marks continued progress toward the Florida 2030 Blueprint’s primary target of becoming a top 10 global economy by 2030. Florida’s economy grew by 6.3 percent over the past year, positioning the state to continue climbing the global rankings. At its current pace, Florida’s…
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13 July
Florida Chamber of Commerce Announces Second Round of 2026 Legislative Endorsements
The Florida Chamber of Commerce is again uniting Florida’s business community to help make Florida more competitive and today endorsed a bipartisan list of 25 additional candidates running for election this year. These candidates underwent a thorough vetting by the business community as part of the Florida Chamber Political Institute’s Candidate Interview process. Covering four cities over six weeks, more than 90 leading business organizations joined together to interview over 100 candidates for state legislative…
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2 July
Latest Florida Chamber Statewide Poll Shows Floridians Taking Pride in Being American as Our Nation Celebrates Its 250th Anniversary
As America prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the latest Florida Chamber of Commerce statewide poll shows the majority of Floridians remain very proud of America and her history. The Florida Chamber asked likely voters across Florida how proud they are to be American in the run-up to the 250th anniversary of America declaring independence. Nearly two-thirds of those polled, 64 percent, stated they are very proud…
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Jun- 2026 -23 June
Florida Chamber Endorses Byron Donalds as Florida’s Next Governor
Today, the Florida Chamber of Commerce announced its endorsement of Byron Donalds as Florida’s next governor during a press conference held in Tampa. In addition to providing remarks at the press conference, Florida Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Mark Wilson released the following quote in support of Congressman Byron Donalds: “Florida is changing. Florida’s economy and population continue to grow, and in order to keep Florida moving into the next eight years with as…
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17 June
Congressman Byron Donalds, U.S. Assistant Secretary of Labor Henry Mack, and Education Commissioner Stasi Kamoutsas to Headline Annual Florida Chamber Foundation Education, Talent, and Workforce Summit
The Florida Chamber Foundation’s Future of Work Florida Initiative and Florida Business Alliance for Early Learning will convene business leaders, educators, workforce professionals, and policymakers from across the state for the 2026 Florida Learners to Earners Workforce Solution Summit on June 23 at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay. The summit will focus on strengthening Florida’s talent pipeline, from cradle to career, and advancing solutions to build America’s best workforce in Florida. Focused on improving workforce…
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15 June
Florida Chamber of Commerce and FloridaCommerce Announce Top 100 Products Representing All 67 Counties in Second Annual “Coolest Thing Made in Florida” Competition
The Florida Chamber of Commerce and FloridaCommerce today announced the Top 100 products advancing in the second annual Coolest Thing Made in Florida competition, recognizing the innovative products, manufacturers, and workers helping drive Florida’s economy and strengthen the state’s growing manufacturing sector. Representing communities across Florida, the Top 100 products were selected from hundreds of nominations submitted by manufacturers, employees, consumers, and supporters eager to showcase the products proudly made in Florida. Presented in partnership…
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11 June
Florida Chamber of Commerce Announces First Round of Legislative Endorsements
The Florida Chamber of Commerce is again uniting Florida’s business community to help make Florida more competitive and today endorsed a bipartisan list of over eighty current and former legislators running for election this year. These legislators have a strong track record of securing Florida’s future by voting to advance free enterprise and job creation. These endorsements are based, in large part, on Legislator’s actual grades earned on The Florida Chamber of Commerce Legislative Report…
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May- 2026 -26 May
Florida Chamber’s Prosperity Initiative to Spotlight Solutions for Reducing Childhood Poverty at June 9 Summit
The Florida Chamber Foundation’s Florida Prosperity Initiative will convene business, nonprofit, policy, and community leaders from across the state for the 2026 Florida Prosperity & Economic Opportunity Solution Summit on June 9 at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay. Since the Florida Chamber’s Prosperity Initiative launched, childhood poverty in Florida has declined by nearly 200,000 children. Today, Florida has 711,576 children in poverty, with more than half of Florida’s children in just over 15% (152) of…
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15 May
New Florida Chamber Statewide Poll Shows Ashley Moody, Byron Donalds Leading Potential Democratic Opponents in November Ballot Test
The latest Florida Chamber statewide poll finds both Ashley Moody and Byron Donalds ahead of the leading Democratic frontrunners. These leads mirror what is seen on the generic ballot among likely Florida voters, with Republicans retaining a 7-point lead over Democrats. The Florida Chamber’s poll also finds Governor DeSantis retaining strong approval amongst Floridians, with 54% of Floridians giving the Governor a favorable review of his job performance as Florida’s chief executive as he enters…
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7 May
Florida Chamber Leadership Cabinet Announces 2026 Leadership Conference on Safety, Health + Sustainability
The Florida Chamber Leadership Cabinet on Safety, Health + Sustainability will host its 6th Annual Florida Chamber Leadership Conference on Safety, Health + Sustainability, May 14–15, at Disney’s Contemporary Resort in Orlando. This two-day event brings together business leaders, safety professionals and decision-makers from across Florida for forward-looking conversations focused on strengthening workplaces and driving long-term economic success. As one of Florida’s premier gatherings focused on workplace excellence, the conference will deliver actionable strategies and…
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5 May
Florida Chamber of Commerce Unveils 2026 Regular Session Report Card and Distinguished Advocate Award Recipients
Today, the Florida Chamber of Commerce unveiled its 2026 Legislative Report Card, showcasing grades earned by all 156 legislators in the Florida House and Senate based on their votes during the 2026 Regular Legislative Session, and also awarded seven legislators the 2026 Distinguished Advocate Award. “The world is continuing to watch Florida and paying attention to our economic progress and competitiveness,” said Florida Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Mark Wilson. “The decisions policymakers make will…
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