Florida Chamber Member News
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Oct- 2024 -17 October
Florida Poly ranks Top 10 in U.S. for career outcomes, No. 1 among public universities
LAKELAND, Fla. – Florida Polytechnic University was ranked No. 8 in the nation for top career outcomes for its graduates in WalletHub’s 2025’s Best Universities Ranking, released this week. This recognition placed Florida Poly alongside elite institutions such as the California Institute of Technology, Georgetown University and Duke University. Among public institutions, Florida Poly ranked No.1 in the country. Additionally, WalletHub ranked Florida Poly No. 2 in the state for best cost and financing, and…
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16 October
Sachs Media Celebrates Victory at PRNEWS Platinum Awards, Recognized for Landmark Campaign Defending First Amendment Rights
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Sachs Media is proud to announce that it has been recognized for producing the nation’s Top Campaign for Legislative and Regulatory Affairs at the 2024 PRNEWS Platinum Awards in New York City. The high-stakes campaign for the Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA), “Protecting the First Amendment in the Digital Era,” played a critical role in defending free speech and online safety, culminating in a U.S. Supreme Court decision to block controversial…
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11 October
Availity and Connective Health’s Collaboration Transforms Clinical Data into Actionable Patient Summaries
Jacksonville, FL – 10/02/2024 – Availity®, the nation’s leading real-time information network, is thrilled to announce its strategic collaboration with Connective Health, a company focused on empowering providers through interoperability and analytics. Connective Health is utilizing Availity Fusion™, an automated data transformation engine, to improve the quality of its clinical data and create more precise patient care summaries for primary care and virtual specialty care providers. Connective Health’s cutting-edge interoperability service processes approximately 300,000 medical documents…
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10 October
Woman Who Has Car Stolen and Wrecked Gifted Car from Rita Case
Davie, Florida (October 9, 2024) – To say that Glenda Defas was frightened when a man carjacked her automobile and threatened her with a hammer while her brother, who is disabled and deaf, sat in the car, is an understatement. But she was devastated when the assailant totaled the car after a police chase. She lost her car that she just paid off after seven years. Rita Case, President and CEO of Rick Case Automotive…
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9 October
Eglin Federal Credit Union names Cathie Staton new President/CEO
Fort Walton Beach, Fla. (Oct. 8, 2024) – The board of directors has appointed Cathie Staton as the new President/CEO of Eglin Federal Credit Union effective Oct. 28, 2024. She succeeds Jerry Williams who is retiring after 30 years of service with Eglin FCU, the last 10 years as President/CEO. Under Williams’ leadership assets grew by over $1 billion to nearly $2.9 billion with 124,000 members worldwide. He is well known for his involvement in…
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9 October
Tampa Electric Mobilizes Largest Crew in its History for Hurricane Milton
Tampa, Fla. October 8, 2024 In preparation for Hurricane Milton, Tampa Electric has mobilized more than 5,000 utility workers from as far away as Texas and Minnesota to assist in assessing damage and restoring power once the storm passes. The company anticipates adding more crew members in the coming days, marking the largest deployment TECO has ever organized for hurricane recovery. Hurricane Milton is expected to bring heavy rains, dangerously high winds and significant…
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8 October
Sachs Media Again Named to PR Daily’s 2024 Top Agencies List Continuing Hot Streak of National and State-Level Recognition
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Sachs Media has been named to PR Daily’s 2024 Top Agencies list, the second time in three years the firm has earned this esteemed honor. The recognition underscores Sachs Media’s continued leadership in strategic communications and public relations, reflecting how the agency consistently delivers outstanding results for clients facing high-stakes challenges. “This acknowledgment from PR Daily underscores the passion, creativity, and dedication our team brings to every project,” said Michelle Ubben, President…
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7 October
Sarasota chamber named Florida chamber of the year
The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce was named the state Chamber of the Year by the Florida Association of Chamber Professionals (FACP). It won the award in the category of chambers with budgets of more than $1 million, according to a statement. To win the award, a chamber had to be nominated then evaluated by three FACP judges, President of the FACP Tammy Bracewell says in an email. Chambers were assessed over a three-year period…
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4 October
How DoorDash is responding to Hurricane Helene
10/3/24- At DoorDash, we’re committed to not only providing immediate relief, but also supporting affected communities — including local Dashers, consumers, and merchants — as they rebuild in the months and years ahead. Here are the actions we’ve taken to prepare for and respond to this disaster. Responding Quickly to Keep Our Community Safe Even before Hurricane Helene made landfall, we activated our Severe Weather Protocol, suspending operations across Florida and Georgia to prioritize the…
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3 October
Verizon continues Hurricane Helene relief efforts with grants totaling $325,000
ALPHARETTA, GA– In light of Hurricane Helene and the massive devastation it left behind, Verizon is reinforcing its commitment to the communities it serves by donating a total of $325,000 directly to local organizations working in the impacted areas. As so many work to rebuild their homes and livelihoods, this funding is intended to support local relief efforts, not just for the coming days, but in the weeks and months ahead. “We stand with unwavering…
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