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A.G. GancarskiJanuary 21, 2016

Establishment momentum is building for the Competitive Workforce Act, with the Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce signing on in support Thursday. “As Florida’s first, and only, statewide business advocacy organization concentrated on the Hispanic business community, we strongly support passing the Competitive Workforce Act,” said FSHCC President and CEO Julio Fuentes. “Hispanics have powered Florida’s […]

Peter SchorschAugust 17, 2015

One of the state’s largest liberty movements gathered this weekend to discuss a broad range of policy ideas at the first Annual James Madison Institute Retreat. More than 150 JMI members from Florida and throughout the nation joined panels of experts at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn on Thursday, Friday and Saturday to network, share ideas and hear […]

Guest AuthorApril 5, 2015

As the president and CEO of the Florida State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, I speak to business owners and leaders every day, and I’ve heard their concerns over healthcare coverage in our state. Business owners are suffering from rising health insurance premiums and communities are struggling to care for their uninsured neighbors. It is for […]

Guest AuthorMarch 19, 2015

With tax season upon us, many Florida families and businesses are feeling the burden of our current costly and complex tax code. I serve as the president and CEO of the Florida State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, which is the only statewide economic development organization serving the needs of the Hispanic community. We have 38 […]

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Hispanic Chamber of Commerce backs Competitive Workforce Act

James Madison Institute celebrates inaugural policy Retreat

Julio Fuentes: Healthcare exchange program would help Florida economy

Julio Fuentes: Hispanic business owners want pro-business tax reform