Florida Chamber of Commerce

2024 Legislative Fly-In
2024-01-09 13:30 - 2024-01-10 14:00 (America/New_York) | Augustus B. Turnbull Conference Center, 555 W Pensacola Street, Tallahassee, FL, 32306, United States
Due to the announcement of venue closure, we will be postponing day one’s general session programming to Wednesday. The safety of our attendees, speakers, sponsors, and teammates is of the utmost importance. With this update, please note that the full program will now be held Wednesday, January 10, from 8:00am-2:00pm with the networking breakfast now starting at 7:30am.
Join Us for the Bills, Beers and Business Welcome Reception
Currently, the weather forecast is favorable to host the Bills, Beers and Business Welcome Reception Tuesday evening from 5:30pm-7:00pm, so please make plans to join us if you are registered to attend in person. Should this change, we will send out an additional communication.
We appreciate your understanding as we prioritize safety and look forward to seeing you soon.
-Florida Chamber of Commerce Events Team
Attended by CEO’s and executives from all sectors of Florida’s business community, the Florida Chamber’s 2024 Legislative Fly-In and Reception will provide exclusive opportunities to connect with Florida’s elected leaders, lawmakers, as well as Florida’s top business leaders.
Attendees will hear from leading voices on Florida’s changing economic, political, and legislative landscape, receive a preview of the 2024 Legislative Session from Legislative Leadership, the Florida Cabinet and the Chamber’s own governmental affairs team, and network with business leaders from across Florida.

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REGISTRATION:
In-Person Regular Rate (10/06/23-12/22/23): $315
In-Person Regular Rate (after 12/22/23): $365
Virtual/Livestream Rate : $199
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CANCELLATION POLICY:
Cancellation requests for registrations received by December 8, 2023, will be issued a refund, less a $75 per person administrative fee. All cancellations must be made in writing and e-mailed to aodham@flchamber.com.
Cancellation requests received after December 8, 2023, will not be issued a refund.
For questions, please call the Florida Chamber at 850.521.1289 or send an email to aodham@flchamber.com.

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3867 Arbor Dr.
Tallahassee, FL. 32303
Group rate: $229 per night/per room
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MARKETING & SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Please contact Travis McGilvary at 850-521-1252 or tmcgilvary@flchamber.com.
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2023 Florida Chamber Annual Insurance Summit
2023-12-14 - 2023-12-15
Under the Governor’s leadership, the Florida Legislature has passed monumental legislation over two special sessions and the 2023 session to improve Florida’s broken legal climate and the runaway litigation ailing the state’s property insurance market. Where does the Florida insurance market stand today and what happens next? Join members of Florida’s business community, insurance professionals, industry leaders, and elected officials and state regulators for interactive discussions on the state of the market and what’s to come.

Register today to reserve your spot!

REGISTRATION:
In-Person Early-Bird Registration Rate (Ends August 11): $359.00
In-Person Regular Registration (Ends November 30): $399
In-Person Regular Registration (Beginning December 1): $425
Virtual/Live Stream Registration – $299.00
In-person registration cut-off date: December 8
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HOTEL:
JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa
14900 Chelonia Pkwy
Orlando, FL 32821
Special hotel group rate details:
– $229/night plus $25 resort fee
– Cut-off date: Thursday, November 30, 2023
– $16 self-parking; $45 valet
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CANCELLATION POLICY: Cancellation requests for registrations received by November 9, 2023, will be issued a refund, less a $75 per person administrative fee. All cancellations must be made in writing and e-mailed to tgivens@flchamber.com. Cancellation requests received after November 10, 2023, will not be issued a refund. For questions, please call the Florida Chamber at 850.521.1284 or send an email to tgivens@flchamber.com.

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2023 Virtual Florida Transportation, Growth & Infrastructure Solution Summit
2023-12-07 13:00 - 16:00
Florida is growing quickly and is expected to grow by over 2.8 million net new residents by the year 2030, with an expected 2.5 million more drivers on our roads and an additional 40 million annual visitors. This brings both challenges and opportunities to connect Florida’s communities to one another, and to global markets, as we work to preserve the environmental and community assets that support Florida’s continued economic growth.
Does Your Company Have A Vested Interest in Securing Florida’s Infrastructure?
Join the Florida Chamber Foundation and your industry peers for the 2023 Virtual Florida Transportation, Growth & Infrastructure Solution Summit, December 7, 2023, from 1:00PM to 4:00PM ET. Florida’s trade, logistics, and manufacturing leaders, economic developers, land and water experts, policymakers, and other key industry players will discuss the latest developments and solutions for achieving the Florida 2030 Blueprint’s infrastructure goals – all designed to prepare Florida’s infrastructure for smart growth and development.

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REGISTRATION:
Virtual/Livestream Registration: $199.00
Virtual Solution Summit Combo: $350.00 – includes registration for both the virtual 2023 Florida Transportation, Growth & Infrastructure Solution Summit on November 30th and virtual 2024 Florida Economic Outlook & Jobs Solution Summit on January 25th (almost a $50 savings!)
If you have questions regarding registration, please contact Stephanie Thomas at 850-521-1280 or sthomas@flchamber.com.
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CANCELLATION POLICY:
Cancellation requests for registrations received by October 30, 2023, will be issued a refund, less a $75 per person administrative fee. All cancellations must be made in writing and e-mailed to tprice@flchamber.com.
Cancellation requests received after October 30, 2023, will not be issued a refund.

MARKETING & SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
If you have questions regarding marketing/sponsorship opportunities, please contact Travis McGilvary at 850-521-1252 or tmcgilvary@flchamber.com.
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2023 Mental Health Innovation Summit
2023-11-08 - 2023-11-09
Join us for our inaugural and transformative mental wellness summit. Be part of a decision-making team with 250 business leaders and mental health experts across Florida with a shared vision and mission to improve Florida’s mental health landscape. Together, we will create the first business-led statewide movement to provide independent, non-partisan, data-driven, accountability and trusted policy and program guidance that creates systemic changes guided by the Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute.

2023 Florida Chamber Annual Meeting & Future of Florida Forum
2023-10-23 10:00 - 2023-10-24 16:00 | Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress, One Grand Cypress Blvd, Orlando, FL, 32836
2030 is quickly approaching on the horizon. In order to achieve the 39 goals outlined in the Florida 2030 Blueprint aimed at making Florida a top 10 global economy, it’s more important now than ever for the Florida business community to unite and kick this race into high gear!
Register today to join us for the 2023 Florida Chamber Annual Meeting & Future of Florida Forum, held October 23-24 in Orlando. At this 2-day event, Florida’s business leaders, elected officials, education, workforce and community advocates will unite around the Florida 2030 Blueprint’s Six Pillars Framework to address what’s needed for Florida’s residents, businesses and economy to win the Race to 2030 and Beyond. REGISTER HERE>.

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Preview Some of Our Notable Speakers Below.
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Matt Higgins
Co-Founder & CEO of RSE Ventures
Chris and Nik Nikic
Chris – Owner, Team Nikic, Inc
Nik – CEO, Sales Optimizer, LLC
Ashley Moody
Florida Attorney General‎
Alex Kelly
Secretary, FloridaCommerce

Watch Our Internationally Acclaimed Keynote Speakers Preview Their Segments:

Keynote: Chris and Nik Nikic
The Nikic team are an extraordinary father and son duo who have broken countless barriers to defy all odds. Through their 1% Better System, Chris and Nik Nikic will teach Forum attendees sustainable improvement through small, measurable gains – a system that can also have profound impact on achieving our Florida 2030 Blueprint goals. Join us at this year’s Forum to be inspired by their transformative mindset, authentic storytelling and remarkable journey.

Keynote: Matt Higgins
A self-made serial entrepreneur, innovator, and equity investor who earned a recurring spot on the Emmy-award winning TV show “Shark Tank,” Matt Higgins is a dynamic and influential figure in the business world. At the Forum, Matt will share his personal connection to the Florida 2030 Blueprint, as well as tips for embracing risk-taking success and overcoming personal and professional obstacles.

Have a vested interest in securing the future of Florida? Register yourself and leadership team today!

REGISTRATION:
In-Person Early Bird Registration – $539.00 (early bird registration closes September 15, 2023)
In-Person Regular Registration – $565.00 (after September 15, 2023)
Virtual/Livestream Registration: $399.00
If you have questions regarding registration, please contact to Ashley Odham at (850)521-1298 or aodham@flchamber.com.
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CANCELLATION POLICY:
Cancellation requests for registrations received by September 19, 2023 will be issued a refund, less a $75 per person administrative fee. All cancellations must be made in writing and e-mailed to tprice@flchamber.com.
Cancellation requests received after September 19, 2023 will not be issued a refund.

HOTEL:
The host hotel Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress is now fully booked. If you are looking for accommodations, you can still book at:
Hyatt Place Orlando/Lake Buena Vista
8688 Palm Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32836
1(407)239-1234
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MEDIA INQUIRIES:
If you are a member of the Media and have questions regarding this event, please contact Megan Sweat at Msweat@flchamber.com.
MARKETING & SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
If you have questions regarding marketing/sponsorship opportunities, please contact Travis McGilvary at (850)521-1252 or tmcgilvary@flchamber.com.
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37th Annual Environmental Permitting Summer School
2023-07-18 11:00 - 2023-07-21 12:00 | JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort, 400 South Collier Blvd, Marco Island, FL, 34145, United States
The Environmental Permitting Summer School has been held for the past 36 consecutive years and is attended by more than 1100 attorneys, consultants, engineers, state and local government officials, developers, landowners and others with a strong interest in environmental issues in Florida.
Our programs feature a unique “break-out” format and are substantially revised and updated each year to afford the most advanced and current instruction available on Florida’s environmental, energy and growth management laws, rules and programs.

2023 Florida Learners to Earners Workforce Solution Summit
2023-06-27 09:00 - 16:00 | Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay, 2900 Bayport Drive, Tampa, FL, 33607, United States
InIn order to compete on a global stage, Florida’s economy must continue its forward momentum and not only create 1.48 million net new jobs by 2030, but ensure its current and future talent is prepared to fill those positions.
Join the Florida Chamber Foundation for the 2023 Florida Learners to Earners Workforce Solution Summit, June 27, 2023, from 9:00am-4:00pm EDT in Tampa, to engage with Florida’s business leaders, education and workforce advocates, and elected officials as they discuss the importance of investing in early learning and closing the skills gaps in the current and future workforce.

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REGISTRATION
In-Person Early Bird Registration – $299.00 (early bird registration closes May 19, 2023)
In-Person Regular Registration – $335.00 (May 20 – June 20, 2023)
In-Person Regular Registration – $370.00 (after June 20, 2023)
Virtual/Livestream Registration: $199.00
Questions? Contact Stephanie Thomas at 850-521-1280 or sthomas@flchamber.com for more information.
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MARKETING & SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
Questions? Contact Travis McGilvary at 850-521-1252 or tmcgilvary@flchamber.com for more information.
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Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay
2900 Bayport Drive
Tampa, FL 33607
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CANCELLATION POLICY:
Cancellation requests for registrations received by June 7, 2023 will be issued a refund, less a $75 per person administrative fee. All cancellations must be made in writing and e-mailed to tprice@flchamber.com.

Cancellation requests received after June 7, 2023 will not be issued a refund. For questions, please call the Florida Chamber at 850.521.1280 or send an email to summits@FLFoundation.org.

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2023 Florida Prosperity & Economic Opportunity Solution Summit
2023-05-25 09:00 - 16:00 | Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront, 225 E Coastline Dr, Jacksonville, FL, 32202, United States
According to TheFloridaScorecard.org, there are currently 763,527 Florida children living in poverty and half of those children live in just 150 of Florida’s zip codes. Under the strategic direction of the Florida 2030 Blueprint, the Florida Prosperity Project is on a mission to cut Florida’s childhood poverty in half by 2030 and ensure 100% have a pathway out. To achieve this goal, we must unite the Florida business community for good to ensure each child has an equal opportunity at earned success, no matter their zip code.
Join us for the Florida Chamber Foundation’s 2023 Florida Prosperity & Economic Opportunity Solution Summit, Thursday, May 25, 2023 from 9:00am-4:00pm EDT in Jacksonville, FL. The Florida Chamber Foundation team, industry leaders, elected officials, and community advocates will analyze a path to prosperity for each of Florida’s zip codes. Attendees will also hear important conversations on the 10 root causes of generational poverty, the business impacts of poverty, and ways to get involved at the zip code level to create a pathway to prosperity for ALL Floridians.

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9:00AM – PROGRAM BEGINS
What is Prosperity and Why Does It Matter?
Susan Towler, Chair, Florida Chamber Foundation Board of Trustees and Executive Director, Florida Blue CSR/Florida Blue Foundation
The Business Case: Why Florida Provides a Path to Prosperity for ALL
Introduction: Cynthia O’Connell, Director, Florida Prepaid College Foundation | Mark Wilson, President & CEO, Florida Chamber of Commerce & Foundation
“The Florida Model:” What Is It & How to Replicate It
Dr. Kelli Tice, Chief Health Equity Officer and Vice President of Medical Affairs, Florida Blue | Dr. Mildred Coyne, SVP, Workforce Education and Innovation, Broward College
Business Led Change at the Community Level
Terrie Ard, President & COO, Moore and Chair, Greater Tallahassee Chamber Board of Directors | Sha’Ron James, Government Affairs Consultant, Of Counsel, Gunster
The Roadmap to a Successful Prosperity Initiative
Moderator: Mark Wilson, President & CEO, Florida Chamber of Commerce & Foundation | Forough Hosseini, SVP, Information Systems, ICI Homes | Andrew Mwavua, Executive Director, Community Advocacy, AdventHealth | Derrick Henry, Mayor, Daytona Beach
Policy Plays Its Part on the Path to Prosperity
House Speaker Paul Renner
How Businesses Can Look Inward to Effect Change
Moderator: Kyle Baltuch, SVP, Equality of Opportunity, Florida Chamber Foundation | Paul Sapia, Population Health Strategy Principle, Humana | Candice Grause, Vice President for Communications and Chief of Staff, Tallahassee Community College
Eating Well, Not Good
Roniece Weaver, MS, RD, LD, Co-Founder, Hebni Nutrition Consultants
SOCIAL NETWORKING LUNCH
Promising Practices: What Are They, How Do We Find Them, and How Do We Share?

The Root Causes of Poverty – A Series of Talks Highlighting Promising Practices to Impact Each Root Cause
Root Cause: Job Opportunities & Education/Training – The Future of Work is a Path to Prosperity
Adrienne Johnston, President & CEO, CareerSource Florida | Caroline Russell, Associate Administrator, Mayo Clinic | Paul McFadden, Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, JEA
Root Cause: Education/Training – The Path to Prosperity Scholarship Program
Kevin Thompson, Executive Director, Florida Prepaid College Board | Jim Bush, Director, External Affairs, Florida Power & Light Company
Root Cause: Agency-Community Voice – Leading Through Community
Jon Romine, Entanglements Lead, Collaboratory | Tessa LeSage, FutureMakers Coalition Lead, Collaboratory
Root Cause: Child & Family Care – Starting the Path to Prosperity on Day One
Sheila Paul, Regional Partnership Development Leader, Bezos Academy
Root Cause: Justice & Housing – Representation for Underrepresented Communities
Dr. Irvin PeDro Cohen, Executive Director, LISC Jacksonville
Root Cause: Food Security & Health – Why Providing Food Isn’t Enough
Anne-Marie Knight, MHA, FACHE, Vice President of Community Engagement and Chief Diversity Officer, UF Health Jacksonville | Susan King, President & CEO, Feeding Northeast Florida | Susan Towler, Chair, Florida Chamber Foundation Board of Trustees and Executive Director, Florida Blue CSR/Florida Blue Foundation
Root Cause: Safety – After School Programs Provide Necessary Safe Havens
Sara Alford, CEO, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Florida
Root Cause: Transportation – Ride United
Melissa Nelson, CEO & President, United Way of Florida, Inc.

Wrap-Up and Call to Action: Make Today Count
Mark Wilson, President & CEO, Florida Chamber of Commerce & Foundation
4:00PM – PROGRAM ENDS

REGISTRATION:
In-Person Early Bird Registration – $299.00 (early bird registration closes April 18, 2023)
In-Person Regular Registration – $335.00 (April 19 – May 18, 2023)
In-Person Regular Registration – $370.00 (after May 18, 2023)
Virtual/Livestream Registration: $199.00
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MARKETING & SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
For questions, please contact Travis McGilvary at 850-521-1252 or tmcgilvary@flchamber.com for more information.
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Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront
225 E Coastline Dr
Jacksonville, FL 32202
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Group Rate: $165 per night/room
Reservation Cut-Off Date: Friday, May 5, 2023
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2023 Leadership Conference on Safety, Health + Sustainability
2023-05-11 07:30 - 2023-05-12 12:00 | Disney’s Contemporary Resort, 4600 World Dr, Lake Buena Vista, FL, 32836, United States
Secure your spot at the nation’s only conference of its kind dedicated to helping you and your company move the needle on safety, health, and sustainability. This is the premier event for industry leaders ready to learn how to affect lasting excellence in the three pillars essential to workplace success. Featuring seven highly sought-after keynote speakers specifically chosen for their expertise and 20 customized breakout sessions with Safety, Health, Sustainability and Leadership tracks, our third annual Leadership Conference on Safety, Health + Sustainability is more extensive and, on the way, to becoming the educational event of 2023. Invest in yourself and your company’s mission.

2023 Florida Transportation, Growth & Infrastructure Solution Summit
2023-04-19 09:00 - 16:00 | Wyndham Lake Buena Vista Resort, 1850 Hotel Plaza Blvd, Lake Buena Vista, 32830, United States
Florida is growing quickly and is expected to grow by approximately 2.8 million net new residents by the year 2030. This brings both challenges and opportunities to connect Florida’s communities to one another, and to global markets, as we work to preserve the environmental and community assets that support Florida’s continued economic growth.
Does Your Company Have A Vested Interest in Securing Florida’s Infrastructure?
Join the Florida Chamber Foundation and your industry peers for the 2023 Florida Transportation, Growth & Infrastructure Solution Summit, April 19, 2023, at Wyndham Lake Buena Vista Resort from 9:00AM to 4:00PM. Florida’s trade, logistics, and manufacturing leaders, economic developers, land and water experts, lawmakers, and other key industry players will discuss the latest developments and solutions for achieving the Florida 2030 Blueprint’s infrastructure goals – all designed to prepare Florida’s infrastructure for smart growth and development.
Please make plans to join us for the Welcome Reception & Global Dinner, April 18, beginning at 6:00 PM.

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9:00AM – PROGRAM BEGINS
Official Welcome
George Gilhooley, SVP, HNTB
State of Play: Building & Growing Florida the Right Way
Mark Wilson, President & CEO, Florida Chamber of Commerce & Foundation
Economic Outlook
Dave Sobush, CEcD, Director of Research, Florida Chamber Foundation
Federal Infrastructure & Florida’s Opportunity
Ananth Prasad, President, Florida Transportation Builders’ Association and Chair, Florida Chamber Infrastructure Coalition
Moving Florida Forward: $4 Billion Infrastructure Investment
Introduction: Kim Holland, EVP, RS&H | Jared Perdue, Secretary, Florida Department of Transportation
TL2030: An Update on Growing Florida to Top 10
David Berry, SVP of Global Commercial Banking, Bank of America
An Update from the State Capitol
Florida Representative Chip LaMarca
Florida: The Manufacturing State
Kevin Carr, CEO, FloridaMakes | Adrian Little, Founder & CEO, JSI Metal Fabrication
Manufacturing and Mobility Innovation
Nitin Khanna, CSO, Honeywell Aerospace
The Drive to Close the Talent Gap
Tra Williams, President, FleetForce Truck Driving School
The Talent Wave
Greg Meloon, President, Nautique Boat Company
Gateway to Global Florida
Moderator: Nick Primrose, Chief of Regulatory Compliance, JAXPORT | Russell Benford, VP of Governmental Affairs, Royal Caribbean | Michael Brannigan, President & CEO, Suddath
Reimagining Rural Site Development
Cathy Chambers, Director, Economic Development, Florida Power & Light | Marc Hoenstine, Managing Director of Economic Development, Duke Energy
NETWORKING LUNCH
Keynote: Cities of the Future – Resiliency 2.0
Dr. Jennifer Languell, Green Building, Sustainable Development and Resilience Advisor, Babcock Ranch
Autonomous Florida: Building the Mobility Capital of the World
Introduction: Greg Slater, CEO, Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority
Moderator: Beth Kigel, VP, Intelligent Transportation and Emerging Mobility Solutions, HNTB Corporation | Pamela Foster, SUNTRAX Strategic Development Manager, Florida Department of Transportation
JTA’s Investment in Autonomous
Bernard Schmidt, VP of Automation and Innovation, Jacksonville Transportation Authority
Florida’s Workforce Solutions: Trade, Logistics and Manufacturing
Adrienne Johnston, President & CEO, CareerSource Florida
A Pipeline Dream for Florida
Allen Fore, VP, Public Affairs, Kinder Morgan
Broadband in Florida: Current and Future Opportunities
Derek Cooper, VP, Government Affairs and Network Expansion, Comcast Cable
Redesigning the Economic Development Toolkit
Beth Cicchetti, CEcD, Executive Director, Florida Economic Development Council | Kevin Sheilley, President & CEO, Ocala Metro Chamber & Economic Partnership
Building A Better Florida
Anthony De Yurre, Partner, Bilzin Sumberg’s Land Development & Government Relations Group
Florida Water Quality Talk
Moderator: Bryce Mendenhall, President, Sunshine Water Services | Jon Thaxton, SVP for Community Leadership, Gulf Coast Community Foundation
Closing Remarks
Mark Wilson, President & CEO, Florida Chamber of Commerce & Foundation
4:00PM – PROGRAM ENDS

REGISTRATION:
In-Person Early Bird Registration – $305.00 (early bird registration closes March 10, 2023)
In-Person Regular Registration – $359.00 (until April 12, 2023)
In-Person Regular Registration – $380.00 (after April 12, 2023)
Virtual/Livestream Registration: $199.00
If you have questions regarding registration, please contact Stephanie Thomas at 850-521-1280 or sthomas@flchamber.com.
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CANCELLATION POLICY:
Cancellation requests for registrations received by March 17, 2023 will be issued a refund, less a $75 per person administrative fee. All cancellations must be made in writing and e-mailed to tprice@flchamber.com.
Cancellation requests received after March 17, 2023 will not be issued a refund.

MARKETING & SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
If you have questions regarding marketing/sponsorship opportunities, please contact Travis McGilvary at 850-521-1252 or tmcgilvary@flchamber.com.
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Wyndham Lake Buena Vista
1850 Hotel Plaza Boulevard
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830-8406
Room Rate: $149 per night/per room
plus applicable state and local taxes
Resort Fee: $28
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2023 Legislative Fly-In
2023-02-21 13:30 - 2023-02-22 14:00
Registration is closed for the 2023 Fly-In. Stay tuned for details on the 2024 event!
Attended by CEO’s and executives from all sectors of Florida’s business community, the Florida Chamber’s 2023 Legislative Fly-In and Reception will provide exclusive opportunities to connect with Florida’s elected leaders, lawmakers, as well as Florida’s top business leaders.
Attendees will hear from leading voices on Florida’s changing economic, political, and legislative landscape, receive a preview of the 2023 Legislative Session from Legislative Leadership, the Florida Cabinet and the Chamber’s own governmental affairs team, and network with business leaders from across Florida.
REGISTRATION:
In-Person Early Bird Registration – $230 (ends January 20, 2023)
In-Person Regular Registration:
– $280 (rate ends 2/14)
– $330 (rate after 2/14)
Virtual/Livestream Pass – $199

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*Agenda is subject to change

*Hotel reservations can be made at:
Hyatt House Tallahassee Capitol
1100 Railroad Avenue
Tallahassee, FL
Click the button below to book your reservation, or call 850-692-7160.
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MARKETING & SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Please contact Travis McGilvary at 850-521-1252 or tmcgilvary@flchamber.com.
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2023 Florida Economic Outlook & Jobs Solution Summit
2023-01-12 13:00 - 16:00
A VIRTUAL EVENT
Florida is at a crossroads and in order to achieve the Florida 2030 Blueprint mission of making Florida a top 10 global economy by 2030, it will take a united business community laser-focused on driving Florida’s economy forward.

Join us for the Florida Chamber Foundation’s virtual 2023 Florida Economic Outlook & Jobs Solution Summit, Thursday, January 12, 2023 from 1:00pm-4:00pm EST, as the Florida Chamber Foundation team, leading economists, and industry experts glimpse into the opportunities and challenges Florida’s economy is facing on the road to 2030. Attendees will receive an exclusive 2023 Florida economic forecast, a national economic outlook, and invaluable insight into Florida’s evolving workforce needs, population growth, housing trends, and more.

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1:00PM – PROGRAM BEGINS
The Florida Opportunity
Mark Wilson, President, Florida Chamber of Commerce and Foundation
Global Florida: Remaining Competitive on the International Stage
Dr. Ben Tabatabaei, Chief Economist & Executive Director, International Center for Economic Development, Florida Chamber of Commerce
The 2023 National Economic Forecast
Dr. Gus Faucher, Senior Vice President and Chief Economist, The PNC Financial Services Group
Florida Year in Review: Opportunities and Headwinds
Dave Sobush, CEcD, Director of Research, Florida Chamber Foundation
House of Cards: Affordable Housing Outlook
Dr. Brad O’Connor, Chief Economist of Research, Florida Realtors
Solutions in Action: Affordable Housing
Moderator: Kyle Baltuch, Senior Vice President, Equality of Opportunity, Florida Chamber Foundation | Shekeria Brown, Vice President of Community Relations, JP Morgan Chase & Co. | Ashon J. Nesbitt, CEO, Florida Housing Coalition
Future of Work: Closing the Talent Gaps and Workforce Shortage
Steve Hatfield, Global Future of Work Leader, Deloitte
Solutions in Action: “The Power of And” in Building Florida’s Workforce
Moderator: Dr. Aysegul Timur, Vice President & Vice Provost of Strategy and Program Innovation, Office of the President, Florida Gulf Coast University | Dr. Shawn Felton, Interim Dean, Marieb College of Health & Human Services, Florida Gulf Coast University | Meg Hardt, Corporate Engagement Supervisor, Arthrex | Dennis O’Keefe, Vice President of Communications, Arthrex | Alex Vanderlee, Student, Florida Gulf Coast University and Team Member, Sterilization and Biocompatibility, Arthrex
Fixing Florida’s Property Insurance Crisis and Bottom Five Legal Climate
Frank Walker, Executive Vice President of Government & Political Relations, Florida Chamber of Commerce
The Hidden Factor: Florida’s Property Insurance and Legal Reform Tsunami
William Large, President, Florida Justice Reform Institute
Taking on 2023: The Florida Chamber Foundation’s Annual Economic Forecast
Dr. Ben Tabatabaei, Chief Economist & Executive Director, International Center for Economic Development, Florida Chamber of Commerce | Dave Sobush, CEcD, Director of Research, Florida Chamber Foundation | Alex Coelho, Director of Data & Analytics, Florida Chamber of Commerce
The Florida Drive to the “Tenth” by 2030 Continues
Mark Wilson, President, Florida Chamber of Commerce and Foundation
4:00PM – PROGRAM ENDS

REGISTRATION (closes January 11, 2023):
Virtual/Livestream Pass (No longer available): $199 (registrants will receive log-in information from our livestream platform, Event Owl, at least 24 hours prior to event start. This option also includes the Digital Pass, a $299 value.)
Digital Pass: $299.00 (event recording, available 2 weeks after the live virtual Solution Summit concludes)
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MARKETING & SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
Please contact Travis McGilvary at 850-521-1252 or tmcgilvary@flchamber.com.
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CANCELLATION POLICY: Cancellation requests for registrations received by January 5, 2023 will be issued a refund, less a $75 per person administrative fee. All cancellations must be made in writing and e-mailed to tprice@flchamber.com. Cancellation requests received after January 5, 2023 will not be issued a refund. For questions, please send an email to Stephanie Thomas at sthomas@flchamber.com.

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2022 Florida Chamber Annual Insurance Summit
2022-12-05 - 2022-12-07 | Hyatt Regency Orlando, 9801 International Drive, Orlando, FL, 32819, United States
It’s time to insure Florida’s future- the right way. Under the Governor’s leadership, the legislature took important steps earlier this summer to tackle runaway litigation and the root causes driving up property insurance rates, but it is clear more must be done. Join members of Florida’s business community, insurance professionals, industry leaders and elected officials for interactive discussions on the future of the insurance market.
Attendees will hear from industry leaders and government officials on the state of insurance in Florida and the solutions we must unite behind to reach the Florida 2030 Blueprint goal of actuarily sound property insurance rates based on actual risk and competition. From panels and discussions on the CAT Fund, PIP Repeal and the Surfside collapse to other emerging issues facing insurers, business leaders and consumers, the Florida Chamber’s Insurance Summit is the premier platform uniting Florida’s top leaders on insurance reform and solutions to keep Florida moving forward.

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MONDAY, DECEMBER 5th
Welcome Reception
6:00 – 7:00 PM

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6th
State of the State: Planning for Florida’s Insurance Future
Mark Wilson, President & CEO, Florida Chamber of Commerce
A Chat with the Commissioner
Moderator: Tim Meenan, Managing Shareholder, Meenan Law Firm | David Altmaier, Insurance Commissioner, Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Now & Then: 30 Years of Florida Resiliency
Moderator: Joy Ryan, Shareholder, Meenan Law Firm | Jenifer Rupert, Regional Resilience Officer, East Central Florida Regional Planning Council | Roy Wright, President & CEO, Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) | Leslie Chapman-Henderson, President & CEO, Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH)
A Million Reasons Why: An Update from Citizens Property Insurance
Moderator: Michael Carlson, President & CEO, Personal Insurance Federation of Florida | Barry Gilway, President, CEO, and Executive Director, Citizens Property Insurance Corporation | Christine Ashburn, Chief of Communications, Legislative and External Affairs, Citizens Property Insurance Corporation | Tim Cerio, General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer, Citizens Property Insurance Corporation | Jennifer Montero, Chief Financial Officer, Citizens Property Insurance Corporation
BREAK
Avoiding a CAT-Astrophe: Florida’s CAT Fund & Reinsurance Market
Moderator: Dr. Cassandra Cole, Department Chair, Florida State University Risk Management & Insurance | Gina Wilson, Chief Operating Officer, Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund | Dennis Burke, Vice President, State Relations, Reinsurance Association of America | Joanna Syroka, Senior Underwriter and Director of New Markets, Fermat Capital Management, LLC | Chris Dittman, Executive Managing Director, Aon
RAP Coverage: The $2 Billion Question
Moderator: Josh Aubuchon, Partner, Delegal | Aubuchon Consulting | Mary Linzee Branham, Director of Legal and Risk Operations, Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund | Locke Burt, Chairman & CEO, Security First Insurance | Ryan Purdy, Director and Consulting Actuary, Merlinos & Associates
12:00PM-1:00PM – NETWORKING LUNCH
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Cities of the Future: Resiliency 2.0
Sydney Kitson, Chairman & CEO, Kitson & Partners
House of Cards: Role of Property Insurance in Florida’s Housing Market
Moderator: Adam Jonas, General Lines Insurance Agent & Licensed Real Estate Broker, First Integrity Real Estate, LLC | Bill Truex, President, Truex Preferred Construction | Charles “Chip” White, Homebuyer Loans Program Director, Florida Housing Finance Corporation | Scott Zimmerman, Principal, A Green Property Manager (AGPM) / Banyan Development | Anthony F. DiMarco, Esq., Executive Vice President of Government Affairs, Florida Bankers Association
Fixing Florida’s Litigation Tsunami
Moderator: Will Arnold, Legislative Director, American Integrity Insurance Company | Bob Ritchie, President & CEO, American Integrity Insurance Company | John Huff, President & CEO, Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers | Wesley Todd, CEO, CaseGlide | Tom Keller, Partner, Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig
A View From the Plaza: A Talk with the Chief Financial Officer
The Honorable Jimmy Patronis, Chief Financial Officer, State of Florida
BREAK
Driving Innovation: How Technology is Changing Insurance
Moderator: Marlene Dailey, Financial Services Senior Analyst and Director, National Insurance Practice, RSM US LLP | Tony Cotto, Director of Auto and Underwriting Policy, National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies | Shannon Shallcross, Head of Client Services, Pinpoint Predictive | Mark Smith, President of Global Insurance Practice, OZ Digital Consulting
Insolvencies: Past, Present, and Future
Art Randolph, Principal and Consulting Actuary, Pinnacle Actuarial Resources
Fire & Ice Reception at ICEBAR Orlando
5:30 – 7:30 PM
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7th
Decision 2022: Recap of Florida’s Election
Moderator: Frank Walker, Executive Vice President of Government & Political Relations, Florida Chamber of Commerce | Nick Catroppo, Vice President of Political Operations, Florida Chamber of Commerce | Dr. Susan MacManus, Distinguished University Professor (Political Science) Emerita, University of South Florida
From Bottom-Five to Top Twelve: Fixing Florida’s Legal Climate
Moderator: William Large, President, Florida Justice Reform Institute | Joseph Tessitore, Partner, Roper, P.A. | Kansas Gooden, Shareholder, Boyd & Jenerette, P.A. | Michele D. Morales, Partner, Cole, Scott & Kissane P.A.
The Incentive to Sue
Moderator: Scott Matiyow, Vice President of Legislative and Regulatory Affairs, Personal Insurance Federation of Florida | Steve Pociask, President & CEO, American Consumer Institute | Christian Camara, Senior Fellow, James Madison Institute
Advocacy in Action: A Discussion with Florida’s Legislative Leadership
Moderator: Carolyn Johnson, Vice President of Government Affairs, Florida Chamber of Commerce | Representative Tommy Gregory | Representative Tom Fabricio | Representative Bob Rommel | Senator Linda Stewart

Florida’s Insurance Market: 30 Years Later
Jack E. Nicholson, Ph.D., Consultant, Catastrophe Risk Consulting, LLC | Kevin McCarty, Former Florida Insurance Commissioner | Belinda Miller, Former Deputy Insurance Commissioner, General Counsel, Office of Insurance Regulation | Mike Yaworsky, Former Chief of Staff, Florida Office of Insurance Regulation | Don Brown, Consultant, Donald Brown Consulting | Tom Gallagher, Chief Operating Officer, People’s Trust Insurance

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Florida Chamber Annual Meeting & Future of Florida Forum
2022-10-24 10:00 - 2022-10-25 14:00 | Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, 1000 W Buena Vista Dr, Orlando, FL, 32830
The sun is shining in Florida and Florida’s economic outlook is brighter than ever. With employment surpassing pre-pandemic levels, a record-breaking GDP, poverty numbers on the decline, global tech titans establishing roots, and infrastructure poised for smart growth and development, Florida is on its way to claiming its spot in the top 10 global economic lineup – Florida’s future is as good as gold.
Join us for the 2022 Florida Chamber Annual Meeting & Future of Florida Forum, October 24-25 in Orlando, where Florida’s key stakeholders, industry leaders, elected officials, community and education advocates will connect to address the future of work and securing Florida’s talent from cradle to career, the state of the current and future economy, Florida’s infrastructure, innovation, tourism, legislation, the brand of Florida and more!
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DAY 1 – MONDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2022
10:00AM – PROGRAM START
State of Florida Business in an Accelerating World
Mark Wilson, President, Florida Chamber of Commerce & Foundation
Paving the Road to 2030
Susan Towler, Chair, Florida Chamber Foundation and Executive Director, Florida Blue
Florida’s Changing Economics, Demographics and Politics
Moderator: Cindy Barth, Editor, Orlando Business Journal | Dr. Ben Tabatabaei, Chief Economist and Executive Director of the International Center for Economic Development, Florida Chamber Foundation | Dave Sobush, CEcD, Director of Research, Florida Chamber Foundation | Alex Coelho, Director of Data & Analytics, Florida Chamber of Commerce
Bridging the Gaps: The Reimagined Florida Gap Map
Dave Sobush, CEcD, Director of Research, Florida Chamber Foundation
Brand of Business: Anything is Possible, Reimagine Your Limits
Bill Yeargin, President & CEO, Correct Craft
Keynote Presentation: The Smell of Breakthrough
Jade Simmons, World-Class Concert Artist, Powerhouse Speaker, and CEO of Jade Media Global
Breakthrough Lunch
Talent Reimagined: Reclaiming the American Dream
Introduced by Ricky Dixon, Secretary, Florida Department of Corrections
John Koufos, Second Chance Hiring Expert, Producer and Host, Retaining Talent, and Founder, Cottage Four LLC | Jeff Korzenik, Chief Investment Strategist, Fifth Third Bank
The Future of Education
David Lawrence Jr., Founder and Chair, The Children’s Movement
People in Tech: The Keys to the Future of Work in Florida
Moderator: Saif Y. Ishoof Esq., Founder, Lab22c | Madeline Pumariega, President, Miami-Dade College | Ruben Harris, CEO and Co-Founder, Career Karma | Michael Harbaugh, Global Director of Education Partnerships, Handshake
Talent Street: On the Corner of Education and Workforce Innovation
Moderator: Michelle Dennard, President & CEO, CareerSource Florida | Michael Williamson, SVP of Global Business Development & Strategy, Lockheed Martin | Dr. Alexander Cartwright, President, University of Central Florida | Dr. Kathleen Plinske, President, Valencia College
Workforce & Education
Dr. Timothy Moore, President, Indian River State College
Future of Work Florida: Building America’s BEST Workforce
Michelle Dennard, President & CEO, CareerSource Florida | Mark Wilson, President, Florida Chamber of Commerce & Foundation | Senior Chancellor Henry Mack, Florida Department of Education | Chancellor Kevin O’Farrell, Florida Department of Education
Trade & Logistics 2030
Doug Davidson, Chair, TL2030 and Market Executive, Bank of America
TL2030: A Roadmap for Florida to Win the Global Supplychain War
Introduced by Kevin Carr, CEO, FloridaMakes
Moderator: Vickie Chachere, Executive Editor, Florida Trend | Ray Aguerrevere, Vice President & General Manager, Custom Metal Designs | Jonathan Daniels, Chairman, Florida Ports Council, and CEO & Port Director, Port Everglades | Laura DiBella, Deputy Secretary, Enterprise Florida
Preventative Health to Build a More Prosperous Future for Florida’s Children
Dr. Kara Odom Walker, MD, MPH, MSHS, Chief Population Health Officer, Nemours
A New Vision for Safety, Health & Sustainability in Florida
Katie Yeutter, CFO/COO, Florida Chamber of Commerce
Making Florida the Safest, Healthiest and Most Sustainable State in America: Safety Synergists
Mark Morgan, Chair, Florida Chamber Safety Council Advisory Board, and Senior Human Resources Manager, NextEra Energy
Making Florida the Safest, Healthiest and Most Sustainable State in America: Wellness Warriors
Robert “Navy Bob” Roncska, Wellness Warriors Pillar Chair, Florida Chamber Safety Council Advisory Board, and Corporate Executive Director for High Reliability and Unit Culture, AdventHealth
Making Florida the Safest, Healthiest and Most Sustainable State in America: Sustainability Stewards
John Trevathan, Sustainability Stewards Pillar Chair, Florida Chamber Safety Council Advisory Board, and Vice President of Corporate Services & Chief Procurement Officer, Florida Blue
5:00PM – END OF DAY 1
Six Pillars Trivia and Welcome Reception

DAY 2 – TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2022
7:30AM-9:00AM – Breakfast
8:00AM – PROGRAM START
Keynote Presentation: The Myth of the Blameless Brain – A Mental Health & Wellness Conversation
Dr. Caroline Leaf, Communication Pathologist and Cognitive Neuroscientist
Florida Chamber Annual Meeting
Charles E. Bailes III, Chair, Florida Chamber Board of Directors, and Chairman & CEO, ABC Fine Wine & Spirits
Tackling Florida’s Insurance Crisis and Battling Frivolous Litigation
Introduced by Jason Gonzalez, Managing Partner, Shutts & Bowen LLP
Sherman “Tiger” Joyce, President, American Tort Reform Association
Affordable Housing Introduction – The “Why”
Arthur “AJ” Meyer, Workforce Housing VP of Project Development, ANF Group, Inc.
Opportunities and Challenges for Florida
Introduced by Lisa Rain, Marketing Manager, Economic Development/Innovation and Competitiveness, Duke Energy
Didi Caldwell, President & Founding Principal, Global Location Strategies
Chasing Unicorns: A VC, Start-Up and Incubator Story
Tom Wallace, Managing Partner, Florida Funders
Transportation 2030: The Future of Roads, Rail, Airports and Seaports
Moderator: Ananth Prasad, Chair, Florida Chamber Infrastructure Coalition and President, Florida Transportation Builders’ Association | Paul Anderson, Chairman, Florida Ports and CEO, Port Tampa Bay | Kevin Thibault, CEO, Greater Orlando Aviation Authority | Christine Kefauver, SVP of Corporate Development, Brightline Trains
The Future of Space is Here
Introduced by Kim Holland, EVP, RS&H
Frank DiBello, President & CEO, Space Florida | Brent Willis, CEO, Vaya Space | Chris Stott, Founder, CEO, & Chair, Lonestar Data Holdings, Inc.
Keynote Presentation: The Mobility Society – Now, Near, Far
Introduced by Racquel Asa, Chief Marketing Officer, BEEP
Paul Warburton, Managing Director EMEA, Global Partner Mobility, Envorso
NETWORKING LUNCH
Florida Nonprofit and Philanthropic Sectors: A Look at Florida Giving Patterns and Wealth Transfer
Introduced by David Odahowski, President & CEO, Edyth Bush Charitable Foundation
Sabeen Perwaiz, President & CEO, Florida Nonprofit Alliance | Ashley Dietz, President & CEO, Florida Philanthropic Network
Decision 2022: Keep Florida, Florida
Moderator: Nick Catroppo, Vice President of Political Operations, Florida Chamber of Commerce | Rick Asnani, Founder & President, Cornerstone Solutions | Max Goodman, Political and Media Strategist, The Max Goodman Agency | Peter Schorsch, President, Extensive Enterprises, and Publisher, Florida Politics and INFLUENCE Magazine
Uniting Business for Good: Advisory Board Perspective
Introduced by Karen Moore, Founder & CEO, Moore, Inc.
Moderator: Mark Wilson, President, Florida Chamber of Commerce & Foundation | Mark Morgan, Chair, Florida Chamber Safety Council Advisory Board, and Senior Human Resources Manager, NextEra Energy | Patty Keenan, Chief Learning Officer, Miller Electric | Paul Sapia, Population Health Strategy Principle, Humana | Tessa LeSage, FutureMakers Coalition Lead, Collaboratory
Where Do We Go From Here?
Mark Wilson, President, Florida Chamber of Commerce & Foundation
1:30PM – END OF DAY 2

REGISTRATION:
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CANCELLATION POLICY:
Cancellation requests for registrations received by September 24, 2022 will be issued a refund, less a $75 per person administrative fee. All cancellations must be made in writing and e-mailed to tprice@flchamber.com.
Cancellation requests received after September 24, 2022 will not be issued a refund.

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2022 Florida Technology & Innovation Solution Summit
2022-08-31 | Tampa Marriott Water Street, 505 Water St, Tampa, FL, 33602, United States
As Florida continues to move the needle on becoming a magnet for the best workforce talent and a top ten global economy by 2030, staying on the forefront of game-changing and innovative business solutions is key to driving that momentum forward. Investing in transformative technologies that yield high-business value results will propel Florida businesses and our economy into a future where change remains the constant. Are you on board?
Join the Florida Chamber Foundation for the first annual 2022 Florida Technology & Innovation Solution Summit, August 31, 2022, from 9:00am-4:00pm EDT in Tampa, FL. Engage in conversations with some of Florida’s top inventors, leaders in disruptive tech, and legislators on creating the solutions to build an advanced business climate while looking to innovation to secure Florida’s future.

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How Technology & Innovation is Driving Florida’s Momentum to 2030
Mark Wilson, President, Florida Chamber of Commerce & Foundation
Keynote Presentation:
AI, Robotics, and Human Healthspan, Resilience & Performance…an Emerging Nexus of S&T at IHMC
Dr. Kenneth M. Ford, Founder & CEO, Florida Institute for Human & Machine Cognition
A Vision for Florida’s Technology & Innovation Future
Pedro Allende, Secretary, Florida Department of Management Services
Role of Universities in the Innovation Ecosystem
Moderator: Michael DiNapoli, Director, Florida Department of Economic Opportunity | Tom Waters, Assistant Director of Startups & Business Development, USF Technology Transfer Office | Jim O’Connell, Assistant Vice President for Commercialization, UF Innovate | Dr. Edgar Rodriguez, President & CEO, Lacerta Therapeutics
Block Chain Examples in Education and Other Industries
Tim Marshall, Vice President of Institutional Technology/CIO, Indian River State College
Building an AI University
Dr. David Reed, Associate Provost for Strategic Initiatives, University of Florida
Bringing an Innovation Partnership to Life
Archie Collins, President & CEO, TECO
Incubating Innovation
Moderator: Lauren Coffey, Reporter, Tampa Bay Business Journal & Tampa Bay Inno | Danielle Mousseau, Manager of 35 Mules, Florida Power & Light | Lauren Prager, CSO, Synapse | Lakshmi Shenoy, CEO, Embarc Collective
Companies Fueling Florida’s Life Science Industry
Moderator: Nancy Bryan, President & CEO, BioFlorida | Karen Zaderej, President & CEO, Axogen | David Smith, President & CCO, Akron Bio | Haresh Patel, Executive Director of Business Services, Amgen
12:00PM-1:00PM – LUNCH
Innovation & Challenges in Advanced Manufacturing
Kevin Carr, CEO, FloridaMakes | Alan Taylor, President, Rapid Composites
Cities of the Future…Now
Moderator: Racquel Asa, CMO, BEEP | Rasesh Thakkar, Senior Managing Director, Tavistock Group and Co-Founder, Lake Nona Impact Forum | Syd Kitson, Chairman & CEO, Kitson and Partners
Global Florida: Shining a Light on International Innovation
Pam Miniati, Co-Executive Director, Florida-Israel Business Accelerator | Dr. Oren Milstein, CEO & Chief Scientific Officer, StemRad | Barak Ranon, President & CEO Americas, Watergen, Ltd. | Shelly Matityahu, Director of Presales, Tabit Technologies Inc.
2:15PM-2:30PM – COFFEE BREAK
Connecting Small Businesses and Academia to Federal Opportunities
Brian Liesveld, CEO, DEFENSEWERX | Brad Chedister, Chief Technology & Innovation Officer, DEFENSEWERX
Why the Great Resignation is Great
Andrew Campbell, Partner, Talent Transformation – Healthcare, Life Sciences & Public Sector, IBM
Syniverse: Driving Innovation in Mobile Communications
David Hassman, Vice President of Strategy, Syniverse
Florida Legacy Industries Driving Innovation
Moderator: Katie Yeutter, President, Florida Chamber Safety Council | Carl Stringer, Vice President, IT and Employee Benefits, U.S. Sugar
Closing and Call to Action
Mark Wilson, President, Florida Chamber of Commerce & Foundation

REGISTRATION:
In-Person Early Bird Registration – $299.00 (early bird registration closes August 1, 2022)
In-Person Regular Registration – $329.00 (after August 1, 2022)
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36th Annual Environmental Permitting Summer School
2022-07-19 11:00 - 2022-07-22 17:00 | JW Marriott, Marco Island, 400 S Collier Blvd, Marco Island, FL, 34145
Join us for the 36th Annual Environmental Permitting Summer School, July 19-22 in Marco Island, where more than 1000 attorneys, consultants, engineers, state and local government officials, developers, landowners and others will unite to discuss environmental issues in Florida.
Our programs feature a unique “break-out” format and are substantially revised and updated each year to afford the most advanced and current instruction available on Florida’s environmental, energy and growth management laws, rules and programs.
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REGISTRATION:
General Registration – $600.00 (1/1/22 – 4/15/22)
Late Registration – $650.00 (4/16/2022 – on-site)

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Group Room Rate: $199
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2022 Florida Learners to Earners Workforce Solution Summit
2022-06-28 | Saddlebrook Resort -Tampa, 5700 Saddlebrook Way, Wesley Chapel, FL, FL, 33543, United States
In order to compete on a global stage, Florida’s economy must continue its forward momentum and not only create 1.62 million net new jobs by 2030, but ensure its future workforce is prepared to fill these positions – today’s learners are tomorrow’s earners.
Join The Florida Chamber Foundation for the 2022 Florida Learners to Earners Workforce Solution Summit, June 28, 2022, from 9:00am-4:00pm EDT in Tampa, Florida, to engage with Florida’s business leaders, education and workforce advocates, and elected officials as they discuss the importance of investing in early learning and closing the skills gaps in the current and future workforce.

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The Movement to Prepare Today’s Learners to Become Tomorrow’s Earners
Mark Wilson, President, Florida Chamber of Commerce & Foundation
Get There: Transform Your Future with CTE
Henry Mack, Senior Chancellor, Florida Department of Education | Dr. Kevin O’Farrell, Chancellor, Florida Department of Education | Dr. Keith Richard, Statewide Director of Career and Technical Education Quality, Florida Department of Education
How Can Businesses Support Early Learning?
Moderator: Madeleine Thakur, President, The Children’s Movement of Florida | Marian Cacciatore, Human Resources Vice President, Tampa Electric | Qualenta Kivett, Executive Vice President, Chief of People and Talent, Tampa General Hospital
Small Steps for Big Results
Sandi Moore, President & CEO, Leesburg Chamber of Commerce
Evolving Our Philanthropic Efforts
Linda Gonzalez, Vice President of Community and Government Relations, Orlando Magic and President, Orlando Magic Youth Foundation (OMYF) | Kelly Romanoff, Innovation & Impact Officer, Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation
Is Education Keeping Pace with Business Needs?
Moderator: Michelle Dennard, President & CEO, CareerSource Florida | K. Beth Duffield, Early Talent Engagement, Ascension | Tripp Crouch, Board President, Florida Association for Child Care Management and President, Children’s Nest Day School
The Value of Interpersonal Curriculum
Kim Reckley, Senior Vice President, Client & Community Relations Director, Office of the Regional President, PNC Bank | Tiffany Vause, Director of Strategic Initiatives, Florida Ready to Work
12:00PM-1:00PM – LUNCH
Reimagining the Dream Job
Patty Keenan, Chief Learning Officer, Miller Electric Company
Are We Prepared for the Future of Work? Building America’s BEST Workforce
Moderator: Sam Verghese, Chief Operations Officer, Florida Virtual School | Alan Keesee, CEO, HCA Florida Capital Hospital | David Cross, Senior Vice President, Human Resources and Administration, Coca Cola Florida | Terrie Ard, Chair-Elect, Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce and President & COO, The Moore Agency
Where Are You Sourcing Talent?
Moderator: Chad Sorenson, President, HR Florida | Dr. Larry Robinson, President, Florida A&M University | Gary Vien, Chief Administrative Officer, Suncoast Credit Union
2:15PM-2:30PM – COFFEE BREAK
Breaking Down the Barriers: FutureMakers
Tessa LeSage, FutureMakers Coalition Lead, Collaboratory
Opening the Door – A Look at Successful Apprenticeship Programs
Moderator: Zoraida Velasco, Executive Vice President, FloridaMakes | Jon Gustafson, Director, HR Economic Development Opportunities, Lockheed Martin Corporation | Kevin Sheilley, President & CEO, Ocala Metro Chamber & Economic Partnership | Jeff Chang, HR Senior Manager, Lockheed Martin Corporation
Where Are the Challenges and How Do We Overcome Them?
Kyle Baltuch, SVP, Equality of Opportunity, Florida Chamber Foundation | Dave Sobush, Director of Research, Florida Chamber Foundation
Takeaways and Call to Action
Mark Wilson, President, Florida Chamber of Commerce & Foundation

REGISTRATION
In-Person Early Bird Registration – $299.00 (early bird registration closes June 3, 2022)
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2022 Florida Transportation, Growth & Infrastructure Solution Summit
2022-04-28 | Marriott Jacksonville, 4670 Salisbury Rd, Jacksonville, FL, United States
Florida is growing quickly. It is estimated that Florida will grow by four million more residents by the year 2030 to an approximately 26 million people. This brings both challenges and opportunities to connect Florida’s communities to one another, and to global markets, as we work to preserve the environmental and community assets that support Florida’s continued economic growth.
Join The Florida Chamber Foundation for the 2022 Florida Transportation, Growth & Infrastructure Solution Summit, April 28th, at the Marriott Jacksonville. Florida’s top business and transportation leaders, economic developers, logistics leaders, land and water experts, lawmakers and other key industry leaders will discuss the latest developments and solutions for achieving the Florida 2030 Blueprint’s infrastructure goals – all designed to prepare Florida for smart growth and development.

Please join us on Wednesday, April 27 from 6:00-7:00PM for our complimentary welcome reception.

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9:00AM – PROGRAM BEGINS
Official Welcome
Beth Kigel, VP of Intelligent Transportation and Emerging Mobility Solutions, HNTB & Chair, Autonomous Florida
State of Play: Building & Growing Florida the Right Way
Mark Wilson, President, Florida Chamber of Commerce & Foundation
Positioning Florida as a Solution in the Supply Chain Crisis
David Gillespie, EVP, Florida Chamber Foundation
TL2030: Unveiling the Roadmap to Growing Florida to 2030
John Kaliski, Principal, Cambridge Systematics
TL2030: Florida’s Continued Leadership in Trade, Logistics & Export-Oriented Manufacturing
Moderator: Greg Britton, Executive Director, Florida SBDC Network | TJ Villamil, SVP of International Trade & Development, Enterprise Florida, Inc. | Rovena Pando, CFO, FloridaMakes | Beth Cicchetti, Executive Director, Florida Economic Development Council (FEDC)
Building Florida’s Transportation Future
Brad Thoburn, Assistant Secretary for Strategic Development, Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)
A Vision for Florida’s Infrastructure Future
The Honorable Sam Garrison, Florida House of Representatives
Leveraging Federal Infrastructure for Florida’s Future
Ananth Prasad, Chair, Florida Chamber Infrastructure Coalition & President, Florida Transportation Builders’ Association
Autonomous Florida: Making Florida the Mobility Innovation Capital of the World
Beth Kigel, Chair, Autonomous Florida & VP, HNTB
Innovation and Collaboration: The Connected Vehicle Pilot Program
Moderator: Beth Kigel, Chair, Autonomous Florida & VP, HNTB | Greg Slater, CEO, Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority (THEA) | Sue Bai, Chief Engineer, Division Director, Honda
JTA’s Investment in Autonomous
Nat Ford, CEO, Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA)
Supporting Electrification Infrastructure: EVs’ Growth and Funding in Florida
Crystal Stiles, Senior Director of Development, Distributed Technologies & Mobility, FPL
Look Up! Mobility Reimagined
Moderator: Beth Kigel, Chair, Autonomous Florida, and VP, HNTB | Matthew Land, Public Policy & Government Relations, Eve Air Mobility | Oliver Gilbert, Vice Chair, Miami-Dade County Commission
12:00PM-12:45PM – NETWORKING LUNCH
The Future of Florida Housing & Workplace
Margy Grant, CEO, Florida Realtors Association | Dr. Brad O’Connor, Chief Economist, Florida Realtors Association
The Future of Resilient Growth in Florida
Moderator: Michelle Diffenderfer, President & Shareholder, Lewis, Longman & Walker | Tara Duhy, Executive Shareholder, Lewis, Longman & Walker | Mayor JohnPaul O’Connor, City of Westlake | Don Hearing, Owner & President, Cotleur & Hearing
Florida’s Ports: Access the World
Robert Peek, Director & General Manager of Business Development, Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) | Mark Wilson, President, Florida Chamber of Commerce & Foundation
Florida’s Spaceport: The Future is Now
Frank DiBello, CEO, Space Florida | George “Gordy” Houser, Director of Florida Site Operations & Worldwide Satellite Launch Operations, Lockheed Martin Space | James Hinds, CEO, Airbus OneWeb Satellites
On Track: The Vision for Florida Rail
Mike Reininger, CEO, Brightline Trains
What Does Florida Need to Do to Be More Globally Competitive?
Moderator: David Gillespie, EVP, Florida Chamber Foundation | Dr. Natacha Yacinthe, Executive Manager of Seaport Planning, Port Everglades | Emir Piñeda, Trade & Logistics Manager, Miami-Dade Aviation Department
Protecting Florida’s Water and Land
Ernie Barnett, Executive Director, Florida Land Council
Site Ready: Preparing Rural Florida for Growth & Diversification
Moderator: Beth Cicchetti, Executive Director, FEDC | Derek Cooper, VP of Government and Regulatory Affairs, Comcast | Griff Salmon, Principal, VisionFirst Advisors | Susan West, Water Wastewater Engineer, JEA
Tapping Into Florida’s Energy Future
Justin Stankiewicz, Director of RNG Development, Chesapeake Utilities Corporation
Future of Work: Addressing Florida’s Talent Infrastructure
Ivette Faulkner, EVP of Strategic Communication & Marketing, Florida Chamber of Commerce
Career Spotlight: Building Florida’s Future Talent Pipeline – Trucking
Alix Miller, CEO, Florida Trucking Association
Career Spotlight: Building Florida’s Future Talent Pipeline – Aviation
Joy Gonzalez, Boeing
Career Spotlight: Building Florida’s Future Talent Pipeline – STEM
Abe Alangadan, Senior Portfolio Project Manager, Johnson & Johnson Vision
Setting the Course for Even Smarter Growth to 2030
Mark Wilson, President, Florida Chamber of Commerce & Foundation
4:00PM – PROGRAM ENDS

REGISTRATION:
In-Person Early Bird Registration – $299.00 (early bird registration closes March 28, 2022)
In-Person Regular Registration – $329.00 (after March 28, 2022)
Virtual/Livestream Registration: $199.00
Questions? Please contact Stephanie Thomas at 850-521-1280 or sthomas@flchamber.com for more information.
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4670 Salisbury Rd
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Room Rate: $179
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2nd Annual Southeastern Leadership Conference on Safety, Health + Sustainability
2022-03-30 - 2022-04-01 | Disney’s Contemporary Resort, 4600 World Dr, Lake Buena Vista, FL, 32836, United States
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Join us on March 30 – April 1, 2022, for the Florida Chamber Safety Council’s 2nd Annual Southeastern Leadership Conference on Safety, Health + Sustainability! This conference will present a full agenda of three nationally-recognized keynote speakers and 24 breakout sessions to bring about cultural change within your organization, with a focus on safety, health and sustainability. This conference program puts developing and growing leaders front and center as we address the areas that accomplish organizational change: an individual’s values and personal accountability; how your company’s C-suite leadership and corporate culture lay the foundation for change; and understanding multifaceted human behavior. Enhance your company’s footprint as a leader in the movement to make Florida the safest, healthiest and most sustainable state in the country and join us to effect change and lead for outcomes.

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Educational Webinar Series: OSHA's Recordkeeping Requirements: Are you in Compliance?
2022-01-26 10:00 - 11:30
*FREE EDUCATIONAL WEBINAR*
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Event Description:
Are you in compliance with the OSHA recordkeeping requirements? OSHA is requiring businesses to post their 300A summaries by Tuesday, February 1, 2022. The Florida Chamber Safety Council is offering this free informational webinar to make sure Florida’s businesses are properly prepared. Reduce the risk of errors for your business and join us as Florida Chamber Safety Council Advisory Board member, and current Partner of Fisher Phillips, Edwin G. Foulke, Jr., provides information on :

The most common recordkeeping errors;
How to coordinate injury and illness recordkeeping with OSHA requirements;
The increased employer reporting and liability for all employers.

Ed Foulke is the only attorney in the country confirmed by the U.S. Senate to run the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
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CPR/First Aid/AED with Bloodborne Pathogens Training
2022-01-25 09:00 - 15:00 | University Of Central Florida, 3504 Perseus Loop, Orlando, FL, 32816, United States
Location:
University of Central Florida, EOC Building
3504 Perseus Loop
Orland, FL 32816

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Per Participant: $125.00
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Course Description
This six-hour comprehensive course includes a CPR/First Aid/AED certification and card, a bloodborne pathogens completion card and certificate as well as a total of .95 CEUs upon successful completion. The First Aid/CPR/AED section of this course was developed by the National Safety Council and provides participants with the knowledge and skills needed to execute life-saving techniques. This course is the only nationally recognized first aid training to meet OSHA best practices. By engaging in hands-on practice, participants experience greater retention and develop the confidence to respond correctly during a medical emergency.
During the bloodborne pathogens section of the course, participants will learn the fundamentals of bloodborne pathogens, essential information on hepatitis viruses and HIV, how to prevent infection from bloodborne pathogens, exposure controls, labeling, and key facts about airborne and bloodborne pathogens, including tuberculosis. This course will also help you understand the standard and have a copy of it to keep onsite, offer refresher training, learn how to control the spread of TB, influenza, and other airborne pathogens, and know what to do if an exposure occurs.

Certifications and CEUs

During this one-day training, participants will receive two certificates upon successful completion. For the First Aid/CPR/AED training participants will receive a certification and card from the National Safety Council and earn .55 CEUs from the Florida Chamber Safety Council. The bloodborne pathogens section will provide participants with a course completion card and certificate. Each student will also earn .4 CEUs from the Florida Chamber Safety Council. Together, participants will finish the day with .95 CEUs and two certifications upon completion.
Who Should Attend?
Whether you are an emergency responder, a safety professional, a supervisor, an individual requiring first aid certification, or just a member of the general public, you will gain valuable skills and information that could impact the survival and recovery of a person experiencing a medical emergency. This course is also for anyone who may come in contact with infectious materials as part of their job as responders, health care professionals, lab technicians, dentists, dental hygienists, fire, police, ambulance, and EMS.
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2022 Legislative Fly-In
2022-01-11 - 2022-01-12 | Augustus B. Turnbull Conference Center, 555 W Pensacola Street, Tallahassee, FL, 32306, United States
Attended by CEO’s and executives from all sectors of Florida’s business community, the Florida Chamber’s 2022 Legislative Fly-In and Reception will provide exclusive opportunities to connect with Florida’s elected leaders, lawmakers, as well as Florida’s top business leaders.
Agenda below!

REGISTRATION:
In-Person Registration – $275
Virtual/Livestream Pass – $199
Register 5 or more from your organization and receive 20% Off total registration! (Discount applies to full in-person registration only.)
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Hyatt House Tallahassee Capitol-University
1100 Railroad Ave Tallahassee, FL 32310
Room Rate: $229
Limited availability.
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2022 FLORIDA CHAMBER LEGISLATIVE FLY-IN
JANUARY 11-12, 2022

Tuesday, January 11
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Welcome Reception: Coffee and Conversations – Sponsored by Film Florida
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Afternoon Session/Conference Programming
Welcome to the Legislative Fly-In – Ivette Faulkner, Master of Ceremonies
State of Florida Business – Mark Wilson, President & CEO, Florida Chamber of Commerce
Florida’s Economic Outlook: 2022 and Beyond – David Gillespie, Executive Vice President, Florida Chamber Foundation
Keep Florida, Florida: The Importance of the 2022 Election – Nick Catroppo, Vice President of Political Operations, Florida Chamber of Commerce
Andrew Wiggins, Senior Director of Political Affairs & Coalitions Advocacy, Florida Chamber of Commerce
Alex Coelho, Data Director, Florida Chamber of Commerce
The Road to Building the Nation’s #1 Business Tax Climate – H. French Brown, IV, Shareholder, Dean Mead Law Firm
Property Insurance Market 101: What’s Driving the Premium Increases? – Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier
Introduced by Mark Delegal, Partner, Delegal Aubuchon Consulting
Where We Stand: The 2022 Florida Business Agenda and Legislative Session Preview – Frank Walker, Executive Vice President, Government and Political Relations, Florida Chamber of Commerce
Carolyn Johnson, Senior Director of Business, Economic Development, and Innovation Policy
Anna Grace Lewis, Director of Talent, Education, and Infrastructure Policy
Introduced by Johnnie James, CEO, Lykes Bros Inc.
5:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. Transportation Departs for Legislative Reception
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Legislative Reception – Bills, Beers, and Business – Sponsored by Nemours

Wednesday, January 12
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Networking Breakfast
9:00 a.m. – 12 p.m. Morning Session/Conference Programming
View from the Hill: Florida Senate Legislative Preview – Senate President Pro Tempore Aaron Bean
Introduced by Keith Koenig, CEO, CITY Furniture; Chair-Elect, Florida Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
#LoveFL: A Florida Tourism Talk – Dana Young, CEO, Visit Florida
Why Florida? What Site Selectors Are Saying – Crystal Stiles, Senior Director, Economic Development, Florida Power & Light
Why Not Florida? What Film Producers Are Doing – John Lux, Executive Director, Film Florida
Breaking Down Florida’s Share of the Federal Infrastructure Bill – Ananth Prasad, President, Florida Transportation Builders’ Association; Chair, Florida Chamber Infrastructure Coalition
Critical Condition: Florida’s Healthcare Staffing Crisis – Mary Mayhew, FHA
Justin Senior, Safety Nets
Emmett Reed, FHCA
Moderator: Darrick McGhee, Johnson & Blanton
Presented by the Florida Chamber Healthcare Partnership
The ABCs of Florida’s Post-Pandemic Workforce – Dr. Keith Richard, Florida Department of Education
Introduced by Zach Sherman, Lockheed Martin
A Former OSHA Administrator’s Perspective: Vaccine Mandates and Proposed Florida OSHA Program – Ed Foulke, Fisher Phillips; Advisory Board Member, Florida Chamber Safety Council
Presented by the Florida Chamber Safety Council
From Bottom 5 to Top 12: Fixing Florida’s Lawsuit Abuse Climate – William Large, FJRI
Introduced by Robert J. Grammig, Partner, Holland & Knight
Presented by the Florida Chamber Litigation & Regulatory Reform Center
11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Lunch with the Cabinet and Networking – Sponsored by Mosaic
Lunch with the Cabinet – Attorney General Ashley Moody
Introduced by Tommy Culligan, Director, Government Relations, Publix
Lunch with the Cabinet – Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis
Introduced by Sarah Fedorchuk, Vice President, Government and Public Affairs North America, Mosaic
12:45 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Afternoon Session/Conference Programming
Between the Lines: Florida’s Redistricting Process – Jacob Ogles, Delegation Editor Florida Politics
Matt Dixon, Bureau Chief, Politico Florida
Steve Crisafulli, Crisafulli Consulting, LLC; Former Speaker of the House
Moderator: Nick Catroppo, Vice President of Political Operations, Florida Chamber of Commerce
View from the Hill: Florida House Legislative Preview – Speaker-Designate Paul Renner
Introduced by Charles Bailes III, President & CEO, ABC Fine Wine & Spirits; Chair, Florida Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Uniting Florida’s Business Community for Good – Mark Wilson, President & CEO, Florida Chamber of Commerce

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2022 Florida Economic Outlook & Jobs Solution Summit
2022-01-07 13:00 - 16:00
Florida is at a crossroads and to become the 10th largest global economy by 2030, it will take a united business community laser-focused on driving Florida’s economy forward and ensuring the right things keep happening in Florida.

Join us for the Florida Chamber Foundation’s virtual 2022 Florida Economic Outlook & Jobs Solution Summit, Friday, January 7, 2022 from 1:00pm-4:00pm EST, as the Florida Chamber Foundation team, leading economists, and industry experts glimpse into the opportunities and challenges facing Florida’s economy as we blaze the path to 2030. Attendees will receive an exclusive 2022 Florida economic forecast, a national economic outlook, and invaluable insight into Florida’s evolving workforce needs, population growth, small business economic impact, and more.

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1:00PM – PROGRAM BEGINS
Florida is at a Crossroads
Mark Wilson, President & CEO, Florida Chamber of Commerce and Foundation
A National Perspective on the 2022 Economy
Mark Vitner, Managing Director & Senior Economist, Wells Fargo
Demand Outpaces Supply: When There Are More Open Jobs Than Talent
Dr. Angela Garcia Falconetti, President, Polk State College & Chair, Florida College System Council | Dr. Tonjua Williams, President, St. Petersburg College | Madeline Pumariega, President, Miami-Dade College | Panel Moderated by Mark Wilson, President & CEO, Florida Chamber of Commerce and Foundation
Florida is Growing – But What Does That Growth Look Like?
Adrienne Johnston, Deputy Secretary, Division of Workforce Services, Florida Department of Economic Opportunity
The Rise of Entrepreneurship
Dr. Susan Fiorito, Professor & Dean, Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship | Dr. Shane Smith, Central Florida Director, Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship
The Importance of Small Business to Florida’s Growth
Greg Britton, State Director, Florida SBDC Network
Innovation Driving Economic Development
Eric Godet, President & CEO, Gainesville Chamber of Commerce
Policy and Prosperity – A Look Into the Federal Reserve’s Work to Support a Vibrant Economy in 2022
Dr. David Altig, Executive Vice President & Director of Research, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
Florida’s Changing Workforce Needs on the Road to 2030
Chad Sorenson, President, HR Florida State Council
Florida Workforce 2.0 – Research Update
David Gillespie, Executive Vice President, Florida Chamber Foundation
Outlook for Rural Florida
Rose Fagler, Economic Development Manager, Weyerhaeuser
The Florida 2022 Economic Forecast
Sean Snaith, Ph.D., Director, Institute for Economic Forecasting, University of Central Florida
The Florida Drive to the “Tenth” by 2030 Continues
Mark Wilson, President & CEO, Florida Chamber of Commerce and Foundation
4:00PM – PROGRAM ENDS

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Educational Webinar Series: Active Shooter & Threat Management
2021-12-07 10:00 - 11:30
*FREE EDUCATIONAL WEBINAR*
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Employees should feel just as safe in the workplace as they do in their homes. The reality is, outside threats exist and it is imperative for every employer to have a plan and for their employees to know what to do in the event of an active shooter or other threat that puts lives at stake. With the increase in the number of large gatherings and the stresses that come with the holiday season, the Florida Chamber Safety Council and Advisory Board Member University of Central Florida‘s Police Department are presenting this FREE educational webinar to Florida Chamber member businesses to provide tips and important information that will keep your employees prepared in case of an active shooter or other workplace threat.
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Florida Chamber Annual Insurance Summit
2021-12-01 - 2021-12-03 | Tampa Marriott Water Street, 505 Water St, Tampa, FL, 33602, United States
It’s time to insure Florida’s future- the right way. Despite significant attorney reform this year and the passage of AOB legislation in 2019, insurance rates are still skyrocketing and bad actors, from personal injury trial lawyers to scam artists, are still preying on consumers and costing Floridians thousands per year. Join members of Florida’s business community, insurance professionals, industry leaders and elected officials for interactive discussions on the future of the insurance market. Attendees will hear from industry leaders and government officials on the state of insurance in Florida and the solutions we must unite behind to reach the Florida 2030 Blueprint goal of actuarily sound property insurance rates based on actual risk and competition. From panels and discussions on the CAT Fund, PIP Repeal and the Surfside collapse to other emerging issues facing insurers, business leaders and consumers, the Florida Chamber’s Insurance Summit is the premier platform uniting Florida’s top leaders on insurance reform and solutions to keep Florida moving forward.

REGISTRATION:
Member Rate: $325.00
Non-member Rate: $375.00
Virtual/Live Stream Registration – $299.00
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HOTEL:
Tampa Marriott Water Street
505 Water Street
Tampa, Fl 33602
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FLORIDA CHAMBER ANNUAL INSURANCE SUMMIT
Insuring Florida’s Future – The Right Way
DECEMBER 1-3, 2021

Wednesday, December 1, 2021
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Registration
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Dinner On Your Own
9:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Drinks & Desserts Welcome Reception (Anchor & Brine Outdoor Patio)

Thursday, December 2, 2021
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Breakfast
9:00 a.m. – 12 p.m. Morning Program

A Warm Welcome From Tampa

Yvette Segura, Chair, Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce

Planning for Florida’s Insurance Future

Mark Wilson, President & CEO, Florida Chamber of Commerce

State of Insurance in Florida

The Honorable Jimmy Patronis, Chief Financial Officer, State of Florida

You Can’t Have One Without the Other – Florida’s Economy and the Insurance Market

Jerry D. Parrish, Ph.D., Chief Economist and Director of Research, Florida Chamber Foundation
H. French Brown, IV, Shareholder, Dean Mead
Chris Dittman, Senior Managing Director, AON

The View from Citizens Property Insurance: Growth & Litigation Environment

Moderator: Michael Carlson, President, Personal Insurance Federation of Florida
Christine Ashburn, Chief of Communications, Legislative and External Affairs, Citizens Property Insurance Corporation

After the Storm: Reinsurance Markets and the CAT Fund

Moderator: Jack E. Nicholson, Ph.D., Consultant, Catastrophe Risk Consulting
Dennis Burke, Senior Vice President, Reinsurance Association of America
John Seo, Co-Founder and Managing Director, Fermat Capital
Gina Wilson, Chief Operating Officer, Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund
Suzanne Williams-Charles, Director of Policy and Regulation, Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. Afternoon Program

Data Privacy 2.0

Alford J. Saikali, Partner, Shook, Hardy, & Bacon LLP

Before the Storm: The Importance of Modeling in Predicting Hurricane Losses

Moderator: Dan Dick, Executive Managing Director, Global Head of Catastrophe Management, AON
Donna Sirmons, Manager of Modeling Programs, Florida Commission on Hurricane Loss Projection Methodology
Minchong Mao, Senior Managing Director, Actuary, AON
Susanne Murphy, Deputy Commissioner, Property & Casualty, Florida Office of Insurance Regulation

The Cost of Driving in Florida – So Much More than a Premium Payment

Moderator: William Large, President, Florida Justice Reform Institute
Kathy Maus, Partner, Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig
Alan Haskins, North America Insurance Business Development Director, Quantexa
Roosevelt Mosley, Principal & Consulting Actuary, Pinnacle Actuarial Resources
Paul Schriefer, Assistant Lecturer of Risk Management and Director, Center for Risk Management Edcuation & Research, Florida State University College of Business

Legislative Discussion on Sea Level Rise and Resiliency

Mike Cohen, Senior Vice President, Government Affairs, RenaissanceRe
The Honorable Wilton Simpson, President, Florida Senate

The Surfside Tragedy: What We Know So Far

Moderator: Joy Ryan, Shareholder, Meenan P.A.
James R. Schock, Chairman, Florida Building Commission
Kelly Booten, Chief Operating Officer, Citizens Property Insurance Corporation
Bill Sklar, Of Counsel, Carlton Fields
Adam K. Lopatin, Sr. Vice President Commercial Lines, USI Insurance Services

6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Havana Nights: An Evening of History, Culture, and Cuisine – Tampa Bay History Center, 801 Water Street

Special Guest: The Honorable Ashley Moody, Attorney General, State of Florida

Friday, December 3, 2021
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Breakfast
8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Morning Program

The Roof is on Fire: What’s Raising Property Insurance Rates?

Moderator: Kevin Comerer, Legislative Director, American Integrity Insurance Group
Angel Conlin, Chief Insurance Officer, Kin Insurance
Bob Ritchie, President & CEO, American Integrity Insurance Group
Tom Keller, Partner, Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig
Ricky Thrower, Executive Director, USAA

A Chat with the Commissioner

David Altmaier, Insurance Commissioner, Florida Office of Insurance Regulation

Legislative Panel

To Be Announced

Florida’s Insurance Market: A Historical Perspective

Moderator: Tim Meenan, Managing Shareholder, Meenan P.A.
Dennis Ross, Former Chairman, House Commerce Committee
Garrett Richter, Former Chairman, Senate Banking and Insurance Committee
Bryan Nelson, Former Chairman, House Insurance and Banking Committee
Kevin McCarty, Former Florida Insurance Commissioner
Tom Gallagher, Former Florida Insurance Commissioner

Where Do We Go From Here?

Frank Walker, Executive Vice President, Government and Political Relations, Florida Chamber of Commerce

11:30 a.m. Adjourn

MARKETING & SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Please contact Carolyn Johnson at 850-521-1235 or cjohnson@flchamber.com.
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CANCELLATION POLICY: Cancellation requests for registrations received by November 3, 2021 will be issued a refund, less a $75 per person administrative fee. All cancellations must be made in writing and e-mailed to tprice@flchamber.com. Cancellation requests received after November 3, 2021 will not be issued a refund. For questions, please call the Florida Chamber at 850.521.1200 or send an email to summits@FLFoundation.org.

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Incident Investigation: Root Cause Analysis Training
2021-11-10 08:00 - 16:30 | University Of Central Florida, 3504 Perseus Loop, Orlando, FL, 32816, United States
Location:
University of Central Florida, EOC Building
3504 Perseus Loop
Orland, FL 32816

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Per Participant: $195.00
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Course Description
This one day course focuses on techniques for gathering complete, accurate and objective incident data, establishing root causes, reporting findings and determining corrective action. Discussion, demonstrations and exercises cover investigation and interview techniques. Participants learn how to uncover the who, what, why, when and how of each incident, and how to analyze data to prevent injuries, property damage and financial losses.
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will receive a course completion certificate. Each student will also earn .65 CEU’s.
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for those responsible for conducting or supervising safety inspections. Those responsible for training industrial safety and/or health inspectors should also attend.
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Fall Protection Training
2021-11-03 08:00 - 16:30 | University Of Central Florida, 3504 Perseus Loop, Orlando, FL, 32816, United States
Location:
University of Central Florida, EOC Building
3504 Perseus Loop
Orland, FL 32816

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Per Participant: $135.00
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Course Description
Workplace fatalities are on the rise in Florida, and lack of fall protection in the workplace has been the #1 cause of these fatalities. In addition, Fall Protection has been found to be the #1 OSHA violation in the workplace for the past 10 years running. During this course students will learn the skills to assess and control fall hazards, properly use, inspect and maintain fall protection equipment, and review and understand all OSHA standards relating to Fall Protection requirements.

Who Should Attend?
The Fall Protection course is designed for those individuals who will or are currently fulfilling the role of an Authorized User in either a Construction (OSHA 1926) or General Industry (OSHA 1910) environment. This course will also provide excellent benefits to any individual who currently supervises employees working at heights of 6 feet or greater.
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Florida Chamber Annual Meeting & Future of Florida Forum
2021-10-27 08:00 - 2021-10-28 14:00 | Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress, One Grand Cypress Blvd, Orlando, FL, 32836
Magic is happening in Florida!
Florida is open for business, and by uniting the business community for good, we can move Florida from – what is now – the 15th to the 10th largest economy in the world by 2030… now that’s magic!
We cordially invite you to join us for the premier Florida Chamber Foundation event of the year as Florida’s top business leaders, elected officials, community and education advocates connect on aligning education and training with workforce needs, the state of the current and future economy, the future of transportation and infrastructure, trade and logistics, innovation, tourism, legislation, the brand of Florida and much more.
Want in on the magic? This event will feature engaging presentations, unique networking opportunities, and insight from leading voices in Florida and across the nation. These are conversations you won’t want to miss as you establish business plans for the years ahead!

REGISTRATION:
Regular In-Person Registration – SOLD OUT
Virtual/Livestream Pass – $399
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HOTEL:
Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress
1 Grand Cypress Boulevard
Orlando, FL 32836
Book Room

Day 1: October 27, 2021

10:00AM – PROGRAM BEGINS
Magic is Happening in Florida!
Ivette Faulkner, Master of Ceremonies | Mark Wilson, President & CEO, Florida Chamber of Commerce
State of Florida Business in a Changing World
Mark Wilson, President & CEO, Florida Chamber of Commerce

“Florida is for Winners”
The Honorable Jimmy Patronis, Chief Financial Officer, State of Florida
Florida’s Workforce Crisis, Workforce Needs and Economic Outlook
Dr. Jerry Parrish, Chief Economist & Director of Research, Florida Chamber Foundation
Florida is Open for Business, But Where are the Workers?
Julie Vincent DNP, MBA, RN, CENP, Senior Vice President, Chief Clinical Officer, AdventHealth Central Florida Division – North Region
In-Demand Careers: Healthcare
Tiffany Pratt SHRM-SCP, SPHR, Senior Director, HR, Orlando Health
In-Demand Careers: Financial Services
Stacy Banner, General Manager, Jacksonville Regional Leader, Fidelity Investments
In-Demand Careers: IT/Math
Dr. Matthew Duke, Client Executive, State of Florida Government Practice, Ernst & Young
In-Demand Careers: Architecture/Engineering
Dave Sweeney, CEO, RS&H
In-Need: Soft Skills for Workforce
Colleen Englert, Executive Director, Florida Ready to Work, WIN Learning
Taking on the Trial Lawyers: Fixing Florida’s Broken Legal System (PANEL)
Moderator: Jason Gonzalez, Managing Partner, Shutts & Bowen LLP | Marc Salm, Vice President Risk Management, Publix | Tye Darland, Senior Vice President/General Counsel, Georgia-Pacific
Presented by Florida Chamber Litigation & Regulatory Reform Center
12:05 PM – LUNCH
Building a Post-Pandemic Florida
Florida Senate President Wilton Simpson
A Strong Start for the Future of Florida’s Youngest Residents
The Honorable Vance Aloupis, Florida House Representative; CEO, The Children’s Movement | Tripp Crouch, President, Children’s Nest Day Schools & Board President, Florida Association of Child Care Management
Presented by Florida Business Alliance of Early Learning Project
VR: The Future of Job Exploration
Bharani Rajakumar, Founder & CEO, TRANSFR
A Safer and More Competitive Florida
The Honorable Ashley Moody, Attorney General, State of Florida
Greetings from Florida: The Future of Tourism
Eric Marshall, Senior Vice President of Sales, Universal Orlando
Phishing Expedition: Combating Online Piracy and Cyber Attacks
Matt Hall, CIO, University of Central Florida
Presented by Florida Chamber Insurance and Risk Services
Future of Education in Florida
Richard Corcoran, Commissioner, Florida Department of Education
Update from Our Nation’s Capital: How Federal Policy Impacts Florida’s Business Tax Climate and Competitiveness
The Honorable Marco Rubio, U.S. Senator | The Honorable Rick Scott, U.S. Senator
The Future of Economic Development in FL
Tim Giuliani, President & CEO, Orlando Economic Partnership
Creating a Sustainable Florida: Land Use/Permitting/Water
Shawn Hamilton, Secretary, Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Trade & Logistics 2030
John Kaliski, Principal, Cambridge Systematics | Emir Pineda, Trade & Logistics Manager, Miami Dade Aviation
Presented by Trade & Logistics Institute

Increasing Revenue Through Exporting
Greg Britton, CEO, Florida SBDC Network
Presented by Small Business Council
Manufacturing a Better Future for Florida
Bill Yeargin, CEO, Correct Craft
Presented by Trade & Logistics Institute
Mobility and Infrastructure 2040 – What Could be the Next Frontier?
Ron Ritter, Partner, Miami Office, McKinsey & Company
Incubating Innovation in Florida
Carol Ann Dykes Logue, Director of UCF’s Innovation Districts and Incubation Program
Biopharmaceutical Investment, Innovation & Progress: COVID-19 & Beyond
Scott LaGanga, Sr. Vice President, State Advocacy, PhRMA
Conquering Cancer: A Bio Med Acceleration Talk
Dr. Whitney Jones, Senior Medical Advisor, GRAIL, Inc.

The Surfside Tragedy, Runaway Litigation and the Future of Florida’s Insurance Market
The Honorable Tom Leek, Florida House of Representatives
Presented by Florida Chamber Litigation & Regulatory Reform Center
Florida’s Political Future: How to Get Your Company Ready for the 2022 Elections (PANEL)
Moderator: Nick Catroppo, Vice President, Political Operations, Florida Chamber of Commerce | Tracy Duda Chapman, General Counsel, A. Duda & Sons; Chair, Florida Chamber Political Council | Cari Roth, Vice President, Government and Regulatory Affairs, Lykes Bros. Inc. | Christine Knepper, Manager, State Governmental Affairs, Florida Power & Light Company
Presented by Florida Chamber Free Enterprise Fund
5:00PM – END OF DAY 1
5:30PM – WELCOME RECEPTION

Day 2: October 28, 2021

7:30AM – BREAKFAST
8:00AM – PROGRAM BEGINS
Future of Higher Education and Talent in Florida
Syd Kitson, Chairman & CEO, Kitson & Partners | Chair, Board of Governors, State University System of Florida | Marshall Criser, Chancellor, State University System of Florida | Eric Silagy, President & CEO, Florida Power & Light; Member, Board of Governors, State University System of Florida
Presented by Florida Business Alliance of Early Learning Project
Future of Safety
Mark Morgan, Chair, Florida Chamber Safety Council
Presented by Florida Chamber Safety Council
Future of Safety: Innovating Your Risk Out
Dor Abuhasira, CEO & Co-Founder, Percepto
Presented by Florida Chamber Safety Council
The Future of Mobility Innovation in Florida (PANEL)
Moderator: Beth Kigel, Chair, Autonomous Florida, & Vice President, HNTB, | Nat Ford, CEO, Jacksonville Transportation Authority | Brad Thoburn, Asst. Secretary – Strategic Development, Florida Department of Transportation | Megan Sirjane-Samples, Director, Public Policy Eastern U.S., Lyft | Juan Santos, Senior Vice President Brand Experience & Innovation, Tavistock
Presented by Autonomous Florida
Space Chat: Launching Florida’s Future
Frank DiBello, President & CEO, Space Florida
Presented by Infrastructure Coalition
Fueling Game-Changing Ideas for Florida’s Business Future (PANEL)
Moderator: Kevin Burgoyne, CEO, Florida Venture Forum | Pam Rauch, Vice President External Affairs and Economic Development, Florida Power & Light Company FPL 35 Mules | Carla Johnson, Senior Director – Strategic Alliances, Mayo Clinic Florida | Christin Strawbridge, President, Catapult

Future of A.I. – A UF Super Computer Story
Mark Kaplan, Vice President, Government and Community Relations, University of Florida
The Florida Equality of Opportunity Story
Kyle Baltuch, Senior Vice President, Equality of Opportunity, Florida Chamber Foundation
Presented by Florida Equality of Opportunity Initiative
Advancing Racial Equity in Florida
Brian Butler, CEO, Vistra Communications
Presented by Florida Equality of Opportunity Initiative
A Pipeline to Prosperity
PJ Zonsius, Director of Business Development, Gas South
Presented by Florida Prosperity Project

Helping to End Hunger in Florida
John Provenzano, Vice President of Public Affairs, Publix
Presented by Florida Prosperity Project
An Equitable & Inclusive Future for Florida
Dr. Cihan Cobanoglu, McKibbon Endowed Chair, Director of M3 Center, Muma College of Business, University of South Florida
Presented by Florida Equality of Opportunity Initiative
Advancing Careers for Low-Income Families
Dr. Brittany Birken, Principal Adviser, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
Presented by Florida Prosperity Project
Future of Rural Economic Development and Green Energy
Rose Fagler, Economic Development Manager, Weyerhaeuser | The Honorable Ben Albritton, Florida Senator

Florida #ChamberStrong – A United Road to 2030 (PANEL)
Moderator: Mark Wilson, President & CEO, Florida Chamber of Commerce | Katie Worthington, President & CEO, Winter Haven Chamber | Nancy Keefer, President & CEO, Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce
Florida Chamber Annual Meeting + Awards
Mark Wilson, President & CEO, Florida Chamber of Commerce | Charley Caulkins, Florida Chamber Chair | Chas Bailes, Florida Chamber Incoming Chair | Board of Directors Installation of the Officers
12:15PM – LUNCH / KEYNOTE: A VISION FOR FLORIDA’S FUTURE
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
Workforce Reform
The Honorable Chris Sprowls, Speaker, Florida House of Representatives
The Brand of Florida
Adam Mittler, Group Account Director, Zimmerman Advertising
Where Do We Go From Here?
Mark Wilson, President & CEO, Florida Chamber of Commerce

Magic Close
Mark Robinson, Comedian/Magician
2:00PM – END OF DAY 2

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Continuing the Conversation Part 1: The 3Ts- Tune In, Talk More, Take Turns Webinar
2021-07-26 14:00 - 14:45
With a goal to move Florida from the 15th to the 10th largest economy by 2030, it is essential that we ensure the next generation of workers has the necessary skills to support the next generation of jobs in Florida. When does that job training begin?
Developed by the University of Chicago, the 3Ts- Tune in, Talk More, Take Turns, was designed to help parents and caregivers understand the critical role they play in their children’s brain development and to share new ways to act upon this learning. During the webinar, we will dive into the importance of early childhood brain development and the work taking place across Florida to support our youngest residents. Participants will have the opportunity to learn more about this innovative program and participate in a live Q&A with our guest speakers.
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35th Annual Environmental Permitting Summer School
2021-07-20 08:00 - 2021-07-23 17:00 | JW Marriott, Marco Island, 400 S Collier Blvd, Marco Island, FL, 34145
We are excited to be returning to the JW Marriott Marco Island for the 2021 Summer School, scheduled for July 20-23, 2021! We hope you decide to participate once again, or rejoin us, at Florida’s largest and best environmental conference.

A reservation code for the hotel will be issued once your registration for the conference has been confirmed.

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