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Workers Compensation

Let’s Keep Florida’s Workers’ Comp System Working

Job creators beware — even though your business’ workers’ compensation rates decreased over recent years, a Florida Supreme Court ruling…

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Economic Development

Innovation is New Driving Force in Central Florida’s Economy

Say “Florida” and images of a famous mouse and citrus come to mind. While it’s true that tourism and agriculture…

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Uncategorized

Know Your Public Records Rights

In March, the Florida Legislature passed a law that changes Florida’s public records policy for businesses that contract with local…

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Federal

Florida Chamber’s Washington, D.C. Fly-In Centers Discussions on Trade, Jobs, Zika and More

Florida Chamber of Commerce members recently returned from a recent Washington, D.C.“Fly-In” supporting private-sector job creation, pushing back against bureaucratic red…

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International Trade and Ports

Florida Ports Partner with Mexican Ports to Expand Global Opportunities

The Florida Chamber of Commerce today attended a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing between Florida Ports and Mexican Ports – an effort that will…

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Florida Chamber Series on Free Enterprise Podcasts

John Medina Discusses Small Business, a Global Economy and More

“Free enterprise is not like playing a board game with a six year old, where it seems like the rules…

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Florida Chamber Series on Free Enterprise Podcasts

John Hartnett Discusses International Trade and Small Business Success

“Success does not come overnight with international trade. The challenges lie in understanding the cultural differences and maintaining realistic expectations of growth…

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Regulatory Reform

Federal Bureaucrats Create New Mandates on Businesses: Department of Labor Finalizes Overtime Rule

Today, the Department of Labor released their long anticipated overtime rule, marking yet another burdensome federal mandate created by bureaucrats…

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International Trade and Ports

Governor and Cabinet Proclaim May as Florida World Trade Month

Florida Chamber, Trade Partners Champion Trade’s Role in Florida’s Economy Governor Rick Scott and members of the Florida Cabinet today…

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Uncategorized

Protecting Floridians from Zika Outbreak

Hardly a week goes by without officials reporting another new case of the Zika virus in Florida. While all of…

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Education

Preparing Today’s Learners for Tomorrow’s Career Opportunities

If you had to guess the number of open jobs in Florida, could you? It’s probably a lot more than…

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Uncategorized

Florida Chamber Receives Florida Cabinet Resolution In Recognition of 100 Years of Securing Florida’s Future

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Edie Ousley (850) 521-1231 eousley@flchamber.com TALLAHASSEE, FL (April 26, 2016) – Governor Rick Scott and the…

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Workers Compensation

Attacks Continue on Florida’s Workers’ Comp System

While the Florida Chamber of Commerce continues to monitor the Florida Supreme Court for a decision on the three workers’…

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Workers Compensation

State Acts on Florida Chamber Recommendation to Study Workers’ Comp Cost Containment

Today, the Workers’ Compensation Three Member Panel met to adopt 2016 reimbursement manuals for health care providers, ambulatory surgical centers, and hospitals,…

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Insurance Reform and Competition

Property Insurance Rates Likely to Rise

Two of Florida’s largest property insurers are seeking rate increases to help offset the ever-increasing cost of fraud and abuse…

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