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Phil AmmannAugust 28, 2015

Where is Rick Scott running? Scott continues to raise campaign cash as the Florida Chamber of Commerce gave $400,000 to the political action committee controlled by the Republican governor, one of the largest contributions ever from the group. Bill Day’s latest asks an obvious question: Why? If anything, “Let’s Get to Work” has been – […]

Mitch PerryAugust 24, 2015

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The Florida Legislature’s failure last week to come to an agreement on redrawing the state’s congressional maps was just the latest example of state Republicans unable to come together. A battle over Medicaid expansion roiled the Legislature for most of its Regular Session this spring. Nearly everyone in the state Senate supported proposals that would have […]

Phil AmmannAugust 20, 2015

In September, a group Florida educational professionals and leaders go back to class with a new lesson plan: to elevate the state’s K-12 public schools to national prominence. “Leadership in Education” is an eight-month project of Leadership Florida, a part of the Florida Chamber of Commerce. During four program sessions, the inaugural 34-member class will […]

Peter SchorschAugust 14, 2015

Andrew Wiggins has taken a new role as Senior Director of Campaigns and Elections for the Florida Chamber of Commerce. Wiggins, previously Deputy Director of Senate Campaigns for the Republican Party of Florida, is one of four new team members to the Chamber – joined by Andy Gonzalez, Carolyn Gosselin, and Drew Preston. They are part […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorAugust 6, 2015

Members of Florida’s military, defense and veterans industries met Thursday at a Florida Chamber of Commerce summit to boost support for military-related industries. Attorney General Pam Bondi was expected to be present at the Military, Defense and Veterans Opportunities Summit. “Florida is home to more than 1.5 million veterans that have courageously risked their lives […]

Phil AmmannJune 25, 2015

Small businesses lead the way as the Sunshine State continues to outpace the nation’s economic recovery, according to a new report by the Florida Chamber of Commerce. In the Chamber’s Small Business Index Survey, small businesses are signaling the good economic news by reporting higher company sales, an improved economic outlook, and increased willingness to […]

Phil AmmannJune 19, 2015

Despite philosophical differences, Florida lawmakers finished the special session on health care and the budget Friday afternoon by passing a $78.8 billion spending plan that will guide the state from June 30 to July 1. The 2015 Special Session A sine die was bittersweet for the Florida Chamber of Commerce. In a statement, the Chamber noted […]

A.G. GancarskiJune 5, 2015

On Friday, the Florida Chamber of Commerce announced the appointment of Lee Sandler, a founding member of Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, to a one-year term as Miami Dade/Monroe County Regional Board Chair. His role in the position is to connect South Florida business leaders with movers and shakers in the Florida Legislature, to drive pro-business policies from Tallahassee. Sandler […]

Phil AmmannJune 4, 2015

On Thursday, the Florida Chamber of Commerce named First Commerce Credit Union President John Medina as Regional Board Chair for the Tallahassee area. Medina, who leads the First Commerce Investments and Insurance Division, will have a one-year term as one of 12 individuals in the Regional Chair Program. “Tallahassee is the center of all legislative […]

Phil AmmannJune 3, 2015

On Wednesday, the Florida Chamber of Commerce picked developer Sydney Kitson as Southwest Florida Regional Board chairman. Kitson, CEO of private real estate development firm Kitson & Partners, will have a one-year term as one of 12 individuals in the Regional Chair Program. “As an active business leader in the Southwest Florida region, I am excited […]

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Aerial photo courtesy Jesse Biter.

Bill Day’s latest: What is Rick Scott running for, anyway?

AFP airs ads thanking GOP lawmakers for refusing to expand health care in Florida

Inaugural “Leadership in Education” class seeks to boost Florida schools to national prominence

Personnel note: Top Florida GOP staffer Andrew Wiggins accepts new role at Florida Chamber

Florida Chamber Foundation hosts military, state leaders at Orlando summit

Chamber survey finds small business optimistic on Florida economy, jobs

As mixed-bag session ends, Florida Chamber warns ‘voters are paying attention’

Email insights: Florida Chamber appoints Lee Sandler as Miami Dade/Monroe County Regional Board Chair

Florida Chamber picks John Medina as Tallahassee Regional Chair

Florida Chamber chooses Kitson & Partners CEO Syd Kitson as regional chairman