Florida Chamber Member News

  • Feb- 2025 -
    11 February

    Polk State to host pair of open house events during Spring 2025 Semester

    Tuesday, February 11, 2025 — Polk State College will host open house events on each campus during the Spring 2025 Semester. Prospective students and families are invited to tour campuses, meet faculty and staff, learn about academic programs and student life, complete college applications, receive assistance with applying for financial aid, enter to win scholarships, and more. Open house on the Winter Haven Campus will take place March 27 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.…

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  • Jan- 2025 -
    31 January

    Florida Outpaces the Nation in Economic Growth According to the Florida Chamber Foundation’s 2025 Economic Forecast

    Tallahassee, FL (January 31, 2025)– The Florida Chamber Foundation’s 2025 Florida Economic Forecast highlights a promising outlook for Florida, with the state poised to outpace national growth trends in 2025. Backed by a strong foundation in sectors such as technology, healthcare, construction and more, Florida is on track to continue its growth trajectory and in a position to remain a leading force in innovation, job training, employee development, and economic resilience. “As we look into…

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  • 27 January

    Tampa Electric Named Business Customer Champion in National Study

    Tampa Electric was recently recognized as a 2024 Business Customer Champion for commercial customer engagement in a national study. It was among 24 utilities honored for providing a world-class customer experience. Overall, Business Customer Champions were credited with strong outreach to local communities, leading to greater utility-business customer relationships and loyalty. The honor is given each year to utilities with exceptional performance in brand trust, service satisfaction and product experience – three categories that compose…

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  • 13 January

    Dr. Harry K. Moon Becomes Nova Southeastern University’s Seventh President

    FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. — Dr. Harry K. Moon officially became Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) seventh president and chief executive officer today (Jan. 1), succeeding Dr. George Hanbury, who had been president and CEO for 14 years. Dr. Moon had been NSU’s executive vice president and chief operating officer, overseeing most of NSU’s administrative and auxiliary units, as well as its clinical health care operations since 2018. He led the integration of NSU’s 30-plus clinics to…

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  • 13 January

    Philanthropist David Husman Commits $20 Million to NSU for ALS Research, Bringing Total Giving to $41 Million

    FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA – David Husman, founder and chairman of Heartland Real Estate Partners, has made a $20-million bequest to Nova Southeastern University to provide funding for ALS research through the establishment of NSU Health’s David and Cathy Husman Neuroscience Institute, its Cathy J. Husman ALS Center, and the David and Cathy Husman Endowed Chair for Neuroscience. The gift, which brings Husman’s total giving to more than $41 million, is the second-largest individual donation in…

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  • 7 January

    Tampa General Announces Melissa Golombek as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

    Tampa, FL (Jan. 6, 2025) – Tampa General Hospital (TGH) announced today it has appointed Melissa Golombek as executive vice president and chief operating officer. “Since joining Tampa General, Melissa has distinguished herself as an exceptional leader, an innovative, strategic and proactive collaborator, and a warm and caring colleague,” said John Couris, president and CEO of Tampa General. “As we continue to expand our geographic footprint, strengthen our academic partnerships and deepen the innovative clinical expertise we offer to…

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  • Dec- 2024 -
    19 December

    Port Tampa Bay Congratulates PLRS on New Crane to Improve and Expand Capabilities

    Port Logistics Refrigerated Service (PLRS), which operates a cold storage and marine container terminal at Port Tampa Bay, debuted a new Konecranes Gottwald Generation 6 Mobile Harbor Crane today. The new crane was already at work, offloading cargo from the Dole Aztec, which arrived with fresh produce from Central America. The new crane, purchased by PLRS, is an energy-efficient addition to the facility’s current two high-speed Gottwald models and will help to expand, quicken, and…

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  • 19 December

    JAXPORT to strengthen global connections with new partnerships in 2025

    With the upcoming dissolution of the 2M Alliance in early 2025, JAXPORT is maintaining and growing its global container services through strategic partnerships with the world’s top ocean carriers. New and modified service routes through JAXPORT will provide expanded global connectivity and access to new and emerging markets. Three primary changes are taking place beginning in February 2025. 1. The Gemini Cooperation – an alliance between Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd – has added JAXPORT to a new, direct service…

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  • 19 December

    Port Tampa Bay’s Economic Impact and Jobs Double

    Port Tampa Bay, Florida’s largest and most cargo-diverse seaport, has a 34.6 billion dollar economic value on our region and supports more than 192,000 total jobs. A newly released economic impact report, published by Martin and Associates who are industry leaders in maritime research, showed the port more than doubled the jobs supported by port activity and nearly doubled the total economic value supported by the port in the region. “Port Tampa Bay is proud…

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  • 19 December

    Port Everglades Celebrates Banner Year

    BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. – Preliminary fiscal year-end figures show Port Everglades enjoying healthy increases in cruise, cargo and petroleum volumes resulting in record revenues. “Port Everglades is one of Broward County’s vital economic engines, which supports more than 11,000 local jobs. That is a direct result of the success of the amazing leadership at Port Everglades and diverse array of companies served by our port,” said Broward County Mayor Nan Rich. Port Everglades is a self-supporting…

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