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Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJuly 8, 2016

There’s less than two months until Floridians start casting votes, and organizations across the state are rolling out endorsements for state and federal candidates. Several organizations — including the Republican Liberty Caucus of Florida, the National Federation of Independent Business, and the Florida Chamber of Commerce — issued endorsements this week. — Florida Parents Against […]

Jim RosicaJuly 1, 2016

A request to increase worker’s compensation insurance rates has now gone up to nearly 20 percent, stoking ire from the state’s business lobby. The National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI), an umbrella organization representing insurers, filed the request Friday with state insurance regulators. It blames recent state Supreme Court rulings for the hike. The Florida Chamber […]

Staff ReportsJune 24, 2016

Don Hahnfeldt received the backing of the Florida Medical Association in his bid for House District 33. The FMA PAC, the political arm of the Florida Medical Association, made the endorsement. “The FMA PAC is proud to endorse Commissioner Don Hahnfeldt for the Florida House. As a commissioner in Sumter County representing The Villages, he has a unique […]

Drew WilsonJune 22, 2016

Former Republican Rep. Doug Holder scored an endorsement from the Florida Chamber of Commerce in the crowded race for Senate District 23. “As a state representative, Doug Holder consistently championed free enterprise, and the Florida Chamber of Commerce believes he will bring that same spirit for free enterprise to the Florida Senate,” said Marian Johnson, senior vice president […]

Jim RosicaJune 20, 2016

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Jennifer Krell Davis is leaving the Florida Ports Council to rejoin The Florida Bar as deputy public information director. The Bar announced the hire Monday. Davis had been special projects coordinator at the Bar, which regulates the state’s attorneys, in 2001-04. She later was communications director for the Florida Chamber of Commerce and the Florida Department of State, […]

Jim RosicaJune 9, 2016

The state’s business lobbying groups called for legislative action Thursday after a Florida Supreme Court decision earlier that day on the worker’s compensation law. The court’s 5-2 ruling for injured St. Petersburg firefighter Bradley Westphal strikes down a provision in the law limiting the time that injured workers can get temporary disability benefits. (Story here.) Three justices, […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJune 8, 2016

The questions are posed by progressive groups and conservative ones; from organizations focused on business, agriculture and education. They come from well-known power brokers and lesser-known influencers. In the months leading up to an election, candidates are asked to fill out dozens of questionnaires detailing their positions. The surveys act as both an educational tool […]

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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Helene, early Sept. 27. Image via NOAA via AP.

Endorsement watch: Florida Parents Against Common Core, Republican Liberty Caucus of Florida, Florida Retail Federation and others issue endorsements

Florida Chamber warns of increasing worker’s comp rates

Endorsement Watch: Florida Retail Federation, Florida Chamber of Commerce, Florida Medical Association, and others issue endorsements

Florida Chamber endorses Doug Holder in SD 23

Personnel note: Jennifer Krell Davis rejoins The Florida Bar

Business lobby upset over worker’s comp decision

An inside look at the legislative candidate questionnaire gauntlet

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