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Jan- 2020 -16 January
Florida Chamber of Commerce Applauds U.S. Senate Passage of
“Florida Wins with USMCA Trade Agreement” TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (January 16, 2020) – Selling more Florida goods and services around the world is vital to creating jobs, and helping local businesses grow Florida’s economy from the 17th largest in the world to the 10th largest. Today’s Senate passage of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) will help preserve and strengthen U.S. trade ties to Canada and Mexico – two of Florida’s top six countries for Florida-origin exports. “With…
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13 January
Florida Chamber Releases 2020 Jobs Agenda
FLORIDA CHAMBER’S 2020 JOBS AGENDA Keeping Florida’s Momentum Going and Predicting 200,000 New Jobs in 2020 “Making Florida more competitive is essential for job and economic growth.” MARK WILSON, President and CEO, Florida Chamber of Commerce TALLAHASSEE, FL (January 13, 2020) – Job creators are gathering in Tallahassee this week with optimism that Florida can keep the momentum going, create 200,000 new jobs this year, and strengthen Florida’s economy even more through actions by the…
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9 January
Statement on Removal of Energy Dereg. from Ballot
Florida Chamber of Commerce Statement on Supreme Court Decision to Remove the Proposed Electricity Deregulation Ballot Initiative Off 2020 Ballot Tallahassee, Fla. (January 9, 2020) – Today, the Florida Supreme Court ruled that the so-called electricity deregulation ballot proposal is misleading, therefore removing it from the 2020 ballot. Below is a statement from Mark Wilson, President and CEO, Florida Chamber of Commerce. “This is a great win for Florida’s competitiveness. We cannot secure Florida’s future…
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9 January
Chief Economist Says Florida’s Economic Outlook is Good
2020 FLORIDA ECONOMIC OUTLOOK UNITING BUSINESS FOR GOOD IN 2020 WILL KEEP THE MOMENTUM GOING Florida Expected to Continue Outpacing the Nation in Job Creation Tallahassee, Fla. (January 9, 2020) – Uniting business for good in 2020 will keep the momentum going, and help ensure Florida continues to outpace the nation in job creation, according to the Florida Chamber Foundation’s 2020 Florida Economic Outlook. Florida’s economic outlook is positive, according to Florida Chamber Foundation Chief…
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Dec- 2019 -19 December
Florida Chamber of Commerce Statement on Florida Supreme Court Approving Minimum Wage Measure for 2020 Ballot
Tallahassee, Fla. (December 19, 2019) – The Florida Chamber of Commerce today issued the following statement from Edie Ousley, Vice President of Public Affairs regarding the Florida Supreme Court’s approval of the minimum wage measure for the 2020 ballot. “We fully expected it to be confirmed, but that doesn’t make it a good idea. “This ballot measure will actually hurt the very people its proponent claims it will help. “In fact, Florida could very likely…
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19 December
Florida Chamber of Commerce Applauds Passage of USMCA Trade Agreement
“Florida Wins with USMCA Trade Agreement” Tallahassee, Fla. (December 19, 2019) – Selling more Florida goods and services around the world is vital to creating jobs, and helping local businesses grow Florida’s economy from the 17th largest in the world to the 10th largest. Today’s passage of the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA) will help preserve and strengthen U.S. trade ties to Canada and Mexico – two of Florida’s top six countries for Florida-origin exports.…
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5 December
Long-Term Transportation, Growth & Infrastructure Investments Needed to Support The 4.5 Million More Residents That Will Soon Call Florida Home
Hollywood, Fla. (December 5, 2019) – M-CORES, long-term energy solutions, resiliency, 5G and more are taking center stage at the Florida Chamber Foundation’s Transportation, Growth and Infrastructure Summit taking place today in Hollywood. “As Florida prepares to add 4.5 million more residents and 3 million more drivers by 2030, Florida must approach the changes ahead with smart growth, innovation and long-term planning to ensure Florida’s economy continues to thrive,” said Mark Wilson, President and CEO,…
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4 December
HNTB’s Beth Kigel to Chair the Florida Chamber’s Autonomous Florida Program
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Dec. 5, 2019) – The Florida Chamber of Commerce’s Autonomous Florida Program welcomes transportation thought leader Beth Kigel as its new Chair. Kigel, an HNTB Corporation Vice President, will lead Autonomous Florida and its efforts to position Florida as the most autonomous-friendly state in the nation. “Beth brings a wealth of transportation systems expertise to Autonomous Florida. As a champion of Florida’s infrastructure, her collaborative spirit will help ensure Florida becomes the most…
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Nov- 2019 -13 November
Florida Chamber Expands its Florida Prosperity Initiative to End Generational Poverty
Names Michael Williams as Director, While Also Targeting the Number of Children Living in Poverty by 50% TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Nov. 13, 2019) – The Florida Chamber Foundation is expanding its Florida Prosperity Initiative aimed at ending generational poverty, and today announces that Michael Williams has been named as Director of the initiative. Williams brings 20 years of public and private communications experience, and has an extensive background in faith-based initiatives that have provided him a…
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7 November
Fisher Phillips Partner Elected Chair of the Florida Chamber of Commerce
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Nov. 7, 2019) – Fisher Phillips partner Charles Caulkins has been elected Chairman of the Board for the Florida Chamber of Commerce. This is the highest-ranking elected leadership position within the Florida Chamber. “Charles Caulkins is the right leader to help us unite Florida’s business community as it grows from the 17th largest economy in the world to the 10th largest on the planet,” said Mark Wilson, President and CEO, Florida Chamber of…
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Oct- 2019 -23 October
Florida’s Small Businesses Point to Workforce Quality as Top Concern Keeping Them Up at Night
Despite Concern, Job Creators Anticipate Higher Sales FOURTH QUARTER SMALL BUSINESS INDEX SURVEY TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (October 22, 2019) — Even though Florida is outpacing the national average in jobs created, workforce quality continues to be the top concern among Florida small businesses, according to the Florida Chamber of Commerce’s Fourth Quarter Small Business Index Survey. This is the 10th quarter out of 11 that small businesses have ranked this issue among their top concern. Despite…
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Aug- 2019 -28 August
Florida Chamber of Commerce Hurricane Center Provides Families, Businesses and Visitors With Key Storm Preparation Information
Now is the Time to Prepare TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (August 28, 2019)— The Florida Chamber of Commerce today activated its Hurricane Center – a one-stop storm preparation center for families, businesses and visitors. In advance of Hurricane Dorian, which is currently making its way through the Caribbean, and is currently expected to make landfall on Florida’s Atlantic coastline, now is the time to prepare. “The Florida Chamber’s Hurricane Center connects families, businesses and visitors with key…
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28 August
Florida Chamber of Commerce Statement on Proposed Electricity Deregulation Ballot Initiative Supreme Court Hearing
“We cannot secure Florida’s future with regulatory policies that will make our state less competitive and electricity more expensive.” – Mark Wilson, President and CEO, Florida Chamber of Commerce Tallahassee, Fla. (August 28, 2019) – Today, the Florida Supreme Court heard arguments against the proposed Florida electricity deregulation ballot initiative. Below is a statement from Mark Wilson, President and CEO, Florida Chamber of Commerce. “Today, the Florida Supreme Court heard arguments against the proposed Florida…
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21 August
While Chances of a Recession in Florida Are Increasing, Florida’s Economic Diversification Ranking is Also Strengthening
“Since April 2019, the probability of a Florida recession in the next nine months has increased substantially.” – Dr. Jerry Parrish, Chief Economist, Florida Chamber Foundation TALLAHASSEE, FL (August 21, 2019) – The probability of a Florida recession over the next nine months has increased to 34.2 percent, according to Florida Chamber Foundation Chief Economist Dr. Jerry Parrish, in the latest in a series of metrics-based educational videos. While the chances of a recession are…
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16 August
ICYMI: Water Quality Issues Highlight Need to Address Local Water Pollution
It’s poopy water, not sharks, that’s attacking Florida’s beaches.” (Palm Beach Post) TALLAHASSEE, FL (August 16, 2019) – The Florida Chamber of Commerce, as part of its ongoing environmental stewardship efforts to help secure Florida’s water future, is highlighting the importance of addressing local water quality concerns. “With 4.5 million more people expected to call Florida home by 2030, and 50 million more visitors expected each year – on top of the 124.6 million that…
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