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May- 2018 -4 May
Florida Chamber of Commerce Doubles Down On Infrastructure and Growth Leadership Efforts
Infrastructure Coalition to Serve as Unified Voice of Business Preparing for Florida’s Future Growth TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (May 4, 2018) – The Florida Chamber of Commerce today announced a reinforced undertaking of its long and steady infrastructure and growth leadership efforts. The Florida Chamber’s Infrastructure Coalition will serve as the unified voice of business preparing for Florida’s future growth. “With 26 million people expected to call Florida home by 2030, a growing Florida means a…
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3 May
Florida Chamber of Commerce Endorses Adam Putnam for Florida’s Next Governor
“Adam Putnam knows Florida best, and I know without a doubt he believes in free enterprise and economic opportunity for every single Floridian.” – Mark Wilson, Florida Chamber of Commerce ORLANDO, Fla. (May 3, 2018)— The Florida Chamber of Commerce today endorsed Adam Putnam for Governor. The announcement was made during a press conference in Orlando joined by business leaders from across Florida, including Will Weatherford, Weatherford Capital; Tracy Duda Chapman of A. Duda…
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1 May
Florida Chamber of Commerce Celebrates World Trade Month
Encourages Renewal of NAFTA TALLAHASSEE Fla. (May 1, 2018)— The Florida Chamber of Commerce is celebrating May as World Trade Month and is reinforcing the important role global trade plays in creating jobs, growing opportunities for small businesses and increasing foreign direct investment. Despite the flurry of trade actions on exports and imports, the Florida Chamber remains committed to Florida succeeding as a global hub for trade, in order to ensure we remain competitive in…
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Apr- 2018 -30 April
Florida and Ontario Chambers of Commerce Call for Strengthening Cross-Border Trade
Chambers Advocate for Continued Relationship Between Florida and Ontario TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (April 30, 2018)– The Florida Chamber of Commerce (Florida Chamber), Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC), Canada-Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce, and Canada-Florida Chamber of Commerce, are partnering together in support of continued cross-border trade agreements between Florida and Ontario. The chambers are actively encouraging the renewal of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) during the current renegotiation process. “With nearly 500…
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27 April
Florida Chamber of Commerce Unveils ‘Autonomous Florida’
Connecting Business Advocates to Make Florida the Autonomous Capital of North America TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (April 27, 2018) – The Florida Chamber of Commerce today announced a new chapter in Florida’s leadership in autonomous vehicles: Autonomous Florida. This innovative program will build on the business community’s successes to position Florida as the state to research, deploy, and grow the next chapter of transportation mobility. “Florida is nationally known for its welcoming approach to autonomous vehicles,…
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23 April
Workforce Quality Remains Top Small Business Concern In Latest Florida Chamber of Commerce Small Business Survey
Survey Also Shows Good Signs for Future Expansion of Florida’s Economy TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (April 23, 2018) – Florida job creators continue to be plagued by workforce quality concerns, according to the latest Florida Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index Survey. This is the fifth quarter in a row in which employers are concerned about finding skilled workforce to meet open job demands. Small businesses are also concerned about economic uncertainty – likely a signal…
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17 April
Latest Florida Chamber of Commerce Water Education Video Highlights Kissimmee River and Science-Based Research Solutions To Securing Florida’s Water Future
TALLAHASSEE, FL. (April 17, 2018) – Building on efforts to secure Florida’s water future, the Florida Chamber of Commerce today is releasing the latest in a series of water education videos that demonstrate the importance of following science-based research solutions. Securing Florida’s Water Future: Kissimmee River features research produced by Florida Atlantic University – Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute Research Professor Dr. Brian LaPointe. The Kissimmee River basin extends south from Orlando to Lake Okeechobee and encompasses…
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12 April
Florida Chamber Names Senator Kathleen Passidomo as 2018 Most Valuable Legislator
PALM BAY, Fla. (April 12, 2018) – Today, the Florida Chamber of Commerce announced Senator Kathleen Passidomo as the 2018 Most Valuable Legislator (MVL), for her commitment to securing Florida’s future. The announcement and presentation of the MVL was made during the Florida Chamber’s Board of Directors meeting taking place in Palm Bay, Florida. The Florida Chamber’s Most Valuable Legislator award is the business community’s premier legislative award honoring a single lawmaker for…
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4 April
Florida Chamber Unveils 2018 Legislative Report Card
Highlights 15 Distinguished Advocates of the 2018 Legislative Session TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (April 5, 2018) – Following the 2018 Legislative Session, the Florida Chamber of Commerce today is releasing grades earned by all members of the House and Senate on the Florida Chamber’s 2018 Legislative Report Card. Lawmakers earned higher grades this session with their renewed focus on certain competitiveness issues like cutting red tape, chipping away at Florida-only taxes, funding for economic development, tourism marketing…
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Jan- 2018 -22 January
Florida Small Business Owners Concerned About Workforce Quality
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (January 22, 2018) – Ask a Florida small business owner what keeps them up at night and they’ll likely point to the latest Florida Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index Survey, which shows workforce quality and government regulations as the top concerns of Florida’s job creators for the second straight quarter. “Businesses are telling us, loud and clear, that in order to grow, they need access to a talented workforce,” said Dr. Jerry…
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11 January
Overall Voters Feeling Good About Florida’s Direction, But Undecided In 2018 Governor’s Race
TALLAHASSEE, FL (January 11, 2018) – A majority of Florida voters believe Florida is headed in the right direction, according to the latest statewide political poll released by the Florida Chamber Political Institute (FCPI). In its first statewide poll of the New Year, 56 percent of likely voters believe Florida is headed in the right direction. Although the majority of voters approve of Florida’s direction, the views differ based on party. Republicans are especially optimistic…
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10 January
Florida Chamber’s 2018 Capitol Days Focuses on 2018 Jobs Agenda
$1 Trillion Economy & 180,000 New Jobs in 2018 TALLAHASSEE, FL (January 10, 2018) – Business leaders from throughout Florida are in Tallahassee today as part of the Florida Chamber’s 2018 Capitol Days, focusing on the 2018 Jobs Agenda to help strengthen Florida’s economy, spur growth, create jobs and lift incomes. “By reducing the cost of living and cost of doing business, redoubling efforts on workforce, and investing in infrastructure, Florida’s economy will continue…
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9 January
NEWS: Florida Is Projected to Become a $1 Trillion Economy in 2018
Florida Chamber Foundation Researchers Predict Florida Will Become a $1 Trillion Economy by the End of 2018, Positioned for Another Year of Strong Growth TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (January 9, 2017) – The Florida Chamber Foundation, Florida’s non-partisan, business-led, nonprofit research organization, announced today that it expects Florida to become a $1 trillion economy by the end of 2018 and will create 180,000 jobs across Florida in 2018 – once again outpacing the U.S. economy in…
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Nov- 2017 -17 November
Florida Chamber Names President & CEO of Orlando Health David Strong as 2017-2018 Central Florida Regional Board Chair
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (November 17, 2017)— The Florida Chamber of Commerce today announces David Strong, President & CEO of Orlando Health, has been appointed to a one-year term as the Florida Chambers’ Central Florida Regional Board Chair. “Serving as the Florida Chambers’ Central Florida Regional Board Chair is an exciting opportunity” said David Strong. “I am eager to unite Central Florida’s area business leaders behind the Florida Chambers’ pro-business initiatives.” Strong was appointed by Bob…
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14 November
Florida Chamber of Commerce Unveils 2018 Jobs Agenda
That Will Continue Strengthening Florida’s Economy, Spur Smart Growth, Create Jobs and Economic Opportunity TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (November 14, 2017) – The Florida Chamber of Commerce today unveiled its 2018 Jobs and Competitiveness Agenda – a legislative roadmap that will continue strengthening Florida’s economy, spur smart growth, create jobs and economic opportunity for everyone. The 2018 Legislative Session begins January 9 and the Florida Chamber looks forward to working with Governor Scott, President Negron, Speaker…
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