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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 […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJanuary 13, 2016

Florida voters’ top concern is job creation and an improving the economy, found a new poll by the Florida Chamber Political Institute released Wednesday. The poll was released in conjunction with the annual Florida Chamber Capitol Days. “This poll clearly shows that voters, like the Florida Chamber, agree that good jobs for everyone is a […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJanuary 13, 2016

Florida Chamber of Commerce members are taking over Tallahassee. The 2016 Florida Chamber’s Capitol Days kicks off Wednesday. The two-day event is meant to give the business community a chance to interact with lawmakers and advocate for issues that are important to them. Edie Ousley, the chamber’s vice president of public affairs, said the annual […]

Drew WilsonJanuary 12, 2016

More than a dozen Florida real estate, construction and insurance groups announced Tuesday that they are teaming up to push for homeowners’ insurance reform in the 2016 Legislative Session. The Consumer Protection Coalition seeks to curb a practice known as “assignment of benefits,” where owners sign away their insurance policy to a third party who […]

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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”

Florida Chamber poll: Job creation top concern for state voters

Florida Chamber: Capitol Days focus on issues important to business community

Insurance, real estate coalition seeks homeowners insurance reform in 2016