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Florida Chamber of Commerce Appoints John Doolittle to Lead Health Council; Florida Chamber Leadership Cabinet Launches Mental Wellness Institute to Improve Behavioral Health for Workforce, Veterans/First Responders & Youth
The Florida Chamber Leadership Cabinet on Safety, Health, and Sustainability—the Chamber’s entity guiding statewide efforts to improve workplace safety, employee health, and environmental outcomes—has appointed John Doolittle as Director of the Florida Chamber Health Council, one of its three core councils. Within the Health Council, Doolittle will also lead the launch of the newly established Mental Wellness Institute, a business-led initiative focused on improving behavioral health outcomes for Florida’s workforce, veterans and first responders, and…
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Statement from Mark Wilson, President & CEO of the Florida Chamber of Commerce and Foundation – Florida’s 3rd-Grade Reading Scores Up Two Percentage Points, Now at 57%
“We are encouraged by the increase in Florida’s 3rd grade reading scores, reflecting the hard work of educators, the business community, and students alike. While we celebrate the positive momentum seen in 50 of our 67 school districts, we turn our attention to the nearly 95,000 Florida students who are not yet reading at grade level. I would like to congratulate Franklin County for being the biggest percentage mover, going from 40% to 60% on…
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Florida Chamber Foundation, in Partnership with Helios Education Foundation, Launches Game-Changing Florida Talent Center Data Hub to Strengthen Statewide Talent Pipeline
Access the Florida Talent Center Data Hub HERE. The Florida Chamber Foundation, in partnership with Helios Education Foundation, is proud to announce the launch of the Florida Talent Center Data Hub, a first-of-its-kind, public-facing tool designed to support Florida’s long-term workforce readiness and economic growth. The Florida Talent Center Data Hub, launched at today’s 2025 Florida Learners to Earners Workforce Solution Summit, brings together cradle-to-career education and workforce data into a centralized, user-friendly platform. Designed…
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National Inflation Sees Slight Increase, While The Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady
In a time of economic uncertainty, there are many factors that influence the direction of an economy. At a policy level, decisions from the Federal Reserve play a big role in determining the course of the nation. The Federal Reserve functions with two goals: keeping prices stable and moving the country towards maximum employment. The adjustment of interest rates is used as a tool to accomplish this dual mandate. If the Federal Reserve wants to…
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Florida Consumers Feel Better Off Than a Year Ago, Hinting at Economic Resilience Amid Uncertainty
As uncertainty surrounding inflation, tariffs, and GDP fluctuations dominates headlines, consumer sentiment is rising into the limelight. When the economy is unpredictable, it becomes even more important to understand how consumers feel—and Florida stands out. As some policies are implemented, and others continue to be up in the air, Florida’s consumers are more optimistic than they were a year ago. That optimism is grounded in a strong economy: with a $1.74 trillion GDP, Florida would…
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