Florida Chamber Member News
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Apr- 2025 -8 April
SeaWorld Orlando rescues 1,000th manatee, reaching major conservation milestone
Our Orlando rescue team recently hit a major milestone – we’ve successfully reached our 1,000th manatee rescue! While we hope no manatee ever requires our assistance, this achievement underscores our unwavering commitment to protecting this iconic species. By collaborating with organizations like the Manatee Rescue & Rehabilitation Partnership, we’ve worked tirelessly alongside federal, state, and non-profit agencies to protect Florida’s manatee population. In the past year alone, we rescued 61 manatees and successfully returned 38…
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8 April
Elevating Florida’s Workforce through Training Grants
CareerSource Florida is a proud partner of the Florida Chamber in promoting economic growth and workforce development throughout our state. As the Florida 2030 Blueprint goal leader for ensuring that more than 80% of Florida’s workforce has essential employability skills, our partnership is dedicated to providing businesses with the tools they need to foster a well-trained workforce and remain competitive. CareerSource Florida offers comprehensive training grant programs to help businesses enhance their workforce’s skills and maintain a competitive…
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8 April
Florida Poly president joins global luminaries with European academy honor
LAKELAND, Fla. – Dr. Devin Stephenson, president of Florida Polytechnic University, has been awarded the distinguished honor of becoming a correspondent academician of the Royal European Academy of Doctors (RAED). The international recognition underscores his significant contributions to academia and leadership. “It is a profound privilege to be selected as a correspondent academician of the Royal European Academy of Doctors,” Stephenson said. “This acknowledgment is a testament to the remarkable progress we can make as…
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Mar- 2025 -27 March
A Step in the Right Direction: Rita Case and Soles4Souls Foot the Bill for Brand Name Athletic Shoes
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (March 25, 2025) – The nearly 500 students at North Fork Elementary School stepped up for a new pair of name-brand athletic shoes, socks and books through the 4EveryKid initiative led by Rita Case, president and CEO of Rick Case Automotive Group and Soles4Souls. Volunteers from Rick Case Cares, UKG, Coach, Bealls, Broten Garage Doors, DSW, QTS Data Centers, JD Sports/Finish Line, Microsoft, Broward County Property Appraiser’s office, the Mentoring Tomorrow’s Leaders…
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26 March
AdventHealth begins construction on its first St. Johns County facility, expanding emergency care access
AdventHealth is bringing life-saving emergency care closer to home for St. Johns County residents with the groundbreaking of AdventHealth State Road 207 ER, a new off-site emergency department. This marks AdventHealth’s first facility in St. Johns County, a milestone moment for both the health care system and the community. Located east of I-95 near the intersection of State Road 207 and Wildwood Drive, the 12-bed emergency department is set to open in early 2026. Designed…
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21 March
Innovation and STEM excellence take over Capitol during Florida Poly Day
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Polytechnic University showcased its commitment to innovation in the Rotunda at the State Capitol, engaging legislators, staff, and visitors with an immersive display highlighting academic excellence and industry-driven STEM education. Florida Poly Day at the Capitol, held on March 20, provided a prominent platform to highlight the University’s unique position as the state’s only public university exclusively dedicated to STEM disciplines. The event featured an interactive exhibit showcasing Florida Poly’s cutting-edge…
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21 March
Shumaker Recognized Among Top 100 Sports Law Firms for 2025
TOLEDO, OH — Shumaker’s Sports Law Practice has once again been recognized among the Top 100 Law Firms with Sports Law Practices by Hackney Publications for 2025, as part of its fourth annual publication of “100 Law Firms with Sports Law Practices You Need to Know About.” “The legal challenges in sports are constantly shifting, and so are we. Our team is dedicated to staying ahead of the curve, providing clients with creative, practical solutions…
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20 March
Port Tampa Bay Honored for Financial Excellence
Mar 03 2025 – Port Tampa Bay has once again been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting and the Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting (PAFR Award). This is the sixth year in a row that the Port Tampa Bay’s Finance Department has received the award. The honor is given by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for the annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal…
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17 March
Chancellor Ray Rodrigues to inspire Florida Poly graduates as 2025 commencement speaker
LAKELAND, Fla. – Ray Rodrigues, chancellor of the State University System (SUS) of Florida, has been announced as Florida Polytechnic University’s 2025 commencement speaker. The event is set for May 4. “It is an honor to be selected to address graduates at Florida’s only public university exclusively focused on STEM,” Rodrigues said. “Florida Polytechnic University leads the State University System with success after graduation with bachelor’s graduates earning a median salary of $65,000 and 85%…
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14 March
Publix reaches 1 billion pounds of food donated through Good Together food donation program
The milestone, along with a grant from Publix Charities, was announced at the company’s Hunger Summit Publix announced it surpassed 1 billion pounds of food donated through its food donation program, which began in 2009. The milestone was shared at the company’s Hunger Summit. The event brought together Publix leaders and Feeding America® partner food bank representatives from across the Southeast to collaborate on ways to get food into the hands of people who need…
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