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Danny McAuliffeApril 5, 2018

The grades are in, and from the perspective of those pushing for a more fertile business climate in the Sunshine State, the Legislature is getting better — but there’s still work to be done. Each year the Florida Chamber grades state legislators after tabulating votes on measures backed by the pro-business group. The 2018 Legislative […]

A.G. GancarskiDecember 22, 2017

Gov. Rick Scott touted another month of historically low 3.6 percent unemployment, and 14,000 new jobs created in November. Gov. Scott said, “I am proud to announce that Florida’s unemployment rate is at a 10-year low and that nearly 14,000 jobs were created for families across the state last month. As we near the end of […]

Phil AmmannDecember 15, 2017

As Floridians continue to rebuild after Hurricane Irma, a new consumer alert warns against bad actors trying to rip off homeowners seeking repairs from the storm. A joint effort of the Florida Chamber of Commerce and U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform, the one-minute consumer alert hitting airwaves Friday is alerting homeowners about falling victim […]

Guest AuthorNovember 27, 2017

The talent gap we face in Florida is not a new problem nor is it unique to our state. According to the Florida Chamber, while more than 400,000 are looking for jobs, we still have 232,000 jobs looking for people. Florida’s employers and workforce development, economic development and education entities are collaborating to bridge that […]

Peter SchorschNovember 2, 2017

One of the hottest topics in Florida’s insurance market today is assignment of benefits, its use — and abuse — throughout the state. Beginning Thursday in Orlando, Florida Chamber of Commerce’s Insurance Summit features industry leaders who hope 2018 will be the year the state Legislature will finally address the issue of AOB abuse. The […]

Guest AuthorSeptember 28, 2017

Storms are a fact of life for the 20-plus million that call ourselves Floridians. Mother Nature reminded us of this when Hurricane Irma made her one-two punch – the first major hurricane to make landfall in Florida since Wilma in 2005. Before and after Irma’s impact, Floridians responded. With Gov. Rick Scott’s leadership, Florida safely […]

A.G. GancarskiSeptember 27, 2017

It’s clear that Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam has been running a careful race for Florida governor. And Republican voters like what they are seeing, according to a new poll from the Florida Chamber of Commerce. Putnam is obliterating the GOP primary field, says the live-dial poll of 256 Republican likely voters conducted Sept. 14 through Sept. 21. The […]

A.G. GancarskiSeptember 27, 2017

John Morgan — who has been flirting a political campaign — is leading the Democratic field in the Florida governor’s race. In a new poll of 263 likely Democratic voters by the Florida Chamber of Commerce, the Orlando-based trial lawyer has the support of 23 percent, a number putting him well ahead of former U.S. […]

A.G. GancarskiSeptember 27, 2017

Though the margin of just two percent is too close to call, a poll released Wednesday by the Florida Chamber of Commerce suggests a potential sea change in the Senate. The Chamber poll has Gov. Rick Scott ahead of Sen. Bill Nelson in a hypothetical head-to-head matchup, 47 percent to 45 percent. Scott, at least according to […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 31, 2017

In Jacksonville Wednesday for the JAXUSA quarterly luncheon, Florida Chamber CEO Mark Wilson described the 2017 Legislative Session as a “mixed bag.” “Things in Tallahassee are fairly predictable,” Wilson said, though “frustrating.” Urging those on hand to “have faith in the long-term,” Wilson said that while there’s a “period of time we need to band together […]

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Aerial photo courtesy Jesse Biter.

Honor roll: State legislators receive high marks from Florida Chamber

Rick Scott touts low unemployment, but that doesn’t tell the whole story

Florida Chamber issues alert on assignment of benefits abuse, rising premiums

Michelle Dennard: Growing apprenticeships will strengthen economy

Florida Chamber Insurance Summit tackles industry’s hottest topic, AOB abuse

Syd Kitson: Proud to be a Floridian

Poll: Adam Putnam is front-runner in governor’s race

Poll: John Morgan is leading Democratic field for Florida governor

Poll: Post-Irma, Rick Scott leads Bill Nelson in Senate race

Florida Chamber CEO discusses ‘frustrating’ Legislative Session