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Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 15, 2017

Addressing what he called the “obvious elephant in the room,” Florida Chamber President Mark Wilson criticized Florida House members who backed an effort to end economic incentive programs, calling the move political. “I want to be blunt for a few minutes,” said Wilson. “This is not a Legislature trying to seek how to diversify the […]

Guest AuthorNovember 10, 2016

Ahh, the Sunshine State — where it’s just another day in paradise and theme parks whisk visitors to fantasies where dreams come true. Problem is the reality isn’t so fancy for the many unemployed Floridians with a disability. Statistics from the Florida Scorecard Research report show that 63 percent of residents with a disability who […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterSeptember 29, 2016

For Gov. Rick Scott, Florida’s future priorities are the same as they are today — jobs, jobs, jobs. The Naples Republican was one of the keynote speakers at the Florida Chamber Foundation’s Future of Florida Forum in Orlando on Thursday. The governor used his speech to not only pump up his proposal to set aside $85 […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterSeptember 28, 2016

Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam has a theory. Some of the most talented people in the world are going to end up in Florida at some point in their lives. He just wants that to be sooner, rather than later. “I want Florida to be more than the prize for a life well lived, of success […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 17, 2016

Gov. Rick Scott reiterated his pledge to make Florida the most veteran-friendly state in the nation, pledging to do whatever he can to help veterans and military personnel transition to civilian life. The Naples Republican was one of several speakers who addressed a crowd of more than 100 business, military and defense industry leaders at […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 17, 2016

The Florida Chamber of the Commerce is looking to the future, and how it can help military veterans succeed. The Florida Chamber Foundation kicked off its Military, Defense and Veterans Opportunities Summit on Wednesday with a discussion about how the businesses can prepare for the next phase of Florida’s growth. The statewide business advocacy group […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 17, 2016

The history of modern Florida begins with the military, and Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam said the state needs to continue to do what it can to protect and grow its position within the industry. “The governor has made it his priority that Florida be the most friendly state in the country (for military veterans and […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJune 2, 2016

Creating a talented workforce involves collaboration from educators, business leaders and the local community. That was the message the Florida Chamber Foundation hoped to send Thursday during its annual Learners to Earners Education Summit. The one-day event brings together the business community, workforce professionals and education leaders to brainstorm how they can connect students to […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJune 2, 2016

Education has always played a role in Harris Rosen’s life. Growing up, his parents continually emphasized its importance. He was the first child in his family to graduate from college. And in the 1990s, the Orlando hotelier launched a project to provide education opportunities to children in Tangelo Park. Two decades later, he is launching […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJune 2, 2016

The most important tool in the economic development toolkit might have little to do with tax incentives. Mark Wilson, president and CEO of the Florida Chamber of Commerce, said Thursday that talent is “replacing the tax incentive as the economic tool of choice” in Florida. This should encourage business, community and education leaders to prioritize […]

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Mark Wilson calls House push to eliminate Enterprise Florida ‘a political conversation about ideology’

Susan Ward: Disability Employment Awareness Month offered reminder that employers need to put differently-abled to work

Rick Scott’s goal for final years in office: ‘Jobs, and then jobs, and then jobs’

Adam Putnam: Florida ‘can be the jumping-off point for the American Dream’

Rick Scott to Chamber: ‘If you’re a veteran, you want to be in Florida’

Florida Chamber focuses on military and defense industry, veterans during summit

Adam Putnam says Florida’s goal is to be most military friendly place in nation

Florida Chamber Foundation looks toward 2030 at education summit

Harris Rosen hopes to replicate success of Tangelo Park project

Florida Chamber Foundation encourages business, education leaders to focus on talent pipeline