Drew Wilson
The Florida Chamber of Commerce is searching for the “Coolest Thing Made in Florida,” and it’s asking businesses, workers and the public to lend a hand.
The newly announced competition will be held throughout the year. Nominations of companies that manufacture products in Florida are open now through May 31. Once nominations close, the 32 selected nominees will duke it out in a bracket-style competition ending with the announcement of the undisputed “Coolest Thing” on Oct. 28.
While there can only be one “Coolest,” that doesn’t stop other products from being cool — or even cooler than cool — and the Chamber said the competition is designed to “spotlight and celebrate” the nifty stuff made in the Sunshine State.
Since 2018, the Chamber’s prime directive has been to help the state economy rise into the Top 10 if measured as a country by 2030. A piece of the puzzle in achieving that goal is becoming a Top 5 manufacturing state.
“Manufacturing is a major driver of Florida’s economy, employing more than 421,000 Floridians and contributing over $68.9 billion in exports,” said Florida Chamber President and CEO Mark Wilson. “This competition will not only showcase the innovation of Florida’s manufacturers but also reinforce the importance of making more in Florida and exporting more from Florida.”
For a full tournament schedule, or to submit a nomination, visit CoolestThingMadeInFlorida.com.
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EARL PITTS "THE COOLEST THING" AMERICAN
February 20, 2025 at 6:55 am
Good Morn ‘Ting Beautiful, Beloved, and Wise members of The FLORIDA CHAMBER’s “Coolest Thing Selection Committee,
STAND BY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM EARL:
Just a quick assist in your quest for “THE COOLEST THING MADE IN FLORIDA”.
I, EARL PITTS “THE COOLEST THING” AMERICAN, was conceived on a FLORIDA BEACH when my Dad and Mom were making sweet sweet HETROSEXUAL SCRUMPY TIME. In addition, I, EARL PITTS “THE COOLEST THING” AMERICAN, am perhaps Florida’s coolest citizen [AKA COOL-MAN EARL].
Now far be it from me, EARL PITTS “THE COOLEST THING” AMERICAN, to nominate myself, EARL PITTS “THE COOLEST THING” AMERICAN, as your “A #1” choice as I, EARL PITTS “THE COOLEST THING” AMERICAN, will be happy with whoever or whatever you Sage, Wise, and Good-Looking members of the Esteamed Florida Chamber of Commerce choise as your “COOLEST THING”.
Thank you my Beautiful, Beloved, and Wise members of The FLORIDA CHAMBER’s “Coolest Thing Selection Committee,
EARL PITTS “THE COOLEST THING” AMERICAN