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Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterMay 25, 2016

The push to make sure Florida graduates can enter the workforce shouldn’t stop when it comes to students with intellectual disabilities. That was the message Senate President Andy Gardiner sent during a speech at the Degrees to Jobs Education Summit on Wednesday afternoon. Gardiner used his speech to highlight the work the Legislature has done to make […]

Mitch PerryApril 27, 2016

Anti-tax activist Grover Norquist, who once infamously said he’s like cut government down to the size “where we can drown it in the bathtub,” is publicly endorsing a small business tax cut proposal offered by Sarasota area Republican Rep. Vern Buchanan. The bill, dubbed the Main Street Fairness Act, would establish that businesses that file taxes as passthrough income – […]

Guest AuthorApril 4, 2016

Private speculation evolved into overt planning last week as the Florida Chamber of Commerce became the first to signal the formation of a task force focusing on the next iteration of state-directed economic development in Florida. With similar efforts surely to follow, forthcoming recommendations for strengthening Florida’s economy in a post deal-making era should be […]

Staff ReportsMarch 31, 2016

The Florida Chamber of Commerce on Thursday released its annual Legislative Report Card, with 30 senators and 80 representatives earning an “A,” the group said in a news release. Fourteen lawmakers also got the chamber’s “Distinguished Advocate award for championing pro-jobs, pro-business legislation”: Sen. Aaron Bean Sen. Dorothy Hukill Sen. Garrett Richter Sen. Wilton Simpson Sen. Kelli Stargel […]

Drew WilsonMarch 30, 2016

Sunshine State small businesses say economic uncertainty is their top concern for the second quarter in a row according to a survey released Tuesday by the Florida Chamber of Commerce. “There is still optimism in Florida’s small business community, but the overall outlook is less positive than it was in the last quarterly survey,” said […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterMarch 29, 2016

Southwest Floridians may soon see an advertisement touting Rep. Kathleen Passidomo’s successes in the Florida Legislature when they turn on their televisions. The Florida Chamber of Commerce released an advertisement this week highlighting the Naples Republican’s work in the House. “As a mother, business leader and volunteer Kathleen Passidomo is looking out for us. She’s […]

Ryan RayMarch 28, 2016

The pro-business Florida Chamber announced a new “educational partnership” with Brian Lapointe of Florida Atlantic University’s Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute on Monday. The longstanding Tallahassee advocacy group said it will work with Lapointe in order to develop “strong, science-based water quality standards” as Florida population continues toward an estimated 26 million by 2030. That growth will bring […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJanuary 14, 2016

The Florida Chamber of Commerce is turning 100. The annual Florida Chamber Capitol Days kicked off the year-long celebration of the Chamber of Commerce’s 100th anniversary. Founded in 1916, the organization has grown over the years along with the state. “On hundred years ago, the biggest threat facing Florida’s economy was a parasite — the […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJanuary 14, 2016

Florida House Speaker-Designate Richard Corcoran called out the political system during a speech at Florida Chamber of Commerce Capitol Days, saying it’s part of the reason GOP hopeful Donald Trump is faring so well in the polls. “We are the problem. We are absolutely the enemy and the reason Donald Trump has risen,” said Corcoran, […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJanuary 13, 2016

Calling business owners the “backbone of Florida growth over the past five years,” Cissy Proctor helped kick off the annual Florida Chamber of Commerce’s Capitol Days event Wednesday. “A strong economy is good for all of us,” said Proctor, newly appointed executive director of the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity. Proctor told the crowd she […]

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Andy Gardiner touts Center for Students with Unique Abilities at education summit

Vern Buchanan’s small biz tax cut bill gets some Grover Norquist love

Dale Brill: Florida should challenge states’ incentives to lure businesses

Florida Chamber hands out its yearly “report cards” to lawmakers

Economic uncertainty top small business concern, Florida Chamber survey finds

Florida Chamber releases new ad praising Kathleen Passidomo

Florida Chamber to partner with FAU research professor on water policy

Florida Chamber of Commerce launches 100th anniversary celebration

Richard Corcoran on Donald Trump’s rise: “We are the problem”

Cissy Proctor to Chamber crowd: Florida’s economy “leading the way”