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Scott PowersSeptember 10, 2018

BusinessForce, a political committee supporting the business sector of Central Florida, on Monday announced a dozen endorsements for the general election including all six Republicans seeking re-election to Florida House seats. The organization that spun off from Orlando Inc., the Orlando area Chamber of Commerce, recommended the election of Republican David Smith in Seminole County’s […]

Scott PowersJuly 12, 2017

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The four Republicans fighting to win the Aug. 15 primary for the empty seat in Florida’s House District 44 began defining their differences in their second major debate, Wednesday night. In a forum cosponsored by the Tiger Bay Club of Central Florida and Business Force, Bruno Portigliatti, Bobby Olszewski, John Newstreet, and Dr. Usha Jain […]

Scott PowersSeptember 16, 2016

Sharon Smoley has left the government relations team at Walt Disney World Parks and Resorts to take over as the new state director for Charter Communications. Charter Communications is the new entity created when Charter Spectrum completed its $71 billion acquisitions of Bright House Networks and Time Warner Cable earlier this summer. Smoley will be […]

Scott PowersSeptember 14, 2016

BusinessForce, the political action arm of Central Florida chambers of commerce, announced its endorsements in 13 state legislative races and eight local races Wednesday. The group, associated with the Central Florida Partnership, a coalition of chambers of, picked Republicans in every race except two Osceola County commission contests. “These endorsements send a strong signal to our […]

Scott PowersAugust 4, 2016

The political action arm of the Central Florida chambers of commerce, BusinessForce, announced several endorsements for legislative races in Central Florida Thursday. “These endorsements send a strong signal to our region’s business community and recognize the legislative candidates who are best equipped to support and serve our region in Tallahassee after this election,” Craig Swygert, […]

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BusinessForce endorses 12 in Central Florida races

HD 44 special election Republicans distinguish themselves on self-portrayals

Personnel note: Sharon Smoley leaves Disney for Charter Communications

BusinessForce announces endorsements in Central Florida elections

BusinessForce endorses Randolph Bracy, Bob Healy, Greg Jackson, Brian Hodgers, Randy Fine in Central Florida