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Ryan NicolSeptember 28, 2018

The Florida Chamber of Commerce announced Friday it was endorsing Republican candidate Ashley Moody for Attorney General. The group made the announcement during a live stream on the Florida Chamber’s Facebook page and followed up with a post on Twitter. “I believe that I am meant to do this, and can do this, and will make […]

Drew WilsonSeptember 27, 2018

On Thursday, the Florida Chamber of Commerce officially endorsed Republican gubernatorial nominee Ron DeSantis, saying he would continue the success that the Sunshine State has undergone under exiting Gov. Rick Scott. “As president of the Florida Chamber of Commerce, my top job is to secure the future of this state,” said Chamber head Mark Wilson. […]

Drew WilsonSeptember 26, 2018

The Florida Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday recognized Gov. Rick Scott with its “Spirit of Free Enterprise” award for his “laser-focused” effort to bring jobs to Florida and boost the state’s economy. “I said earlier today that if Florida was a stock, I would buy it,” Florida Chamber CEO Mark Wilson said, adding that he […]

Drew WilsonSeptember 26, 2018

The Florida Chamber of Commerce kicked off the 2018 Future of Florida Forum with a presentation from its CEO, Mark Wilson, outlining the current climate of Florida and how it could change over the next decade. “Florida is changing. Our economics, our demographics and our politics are all changing, and these changes bring both opportunities […]

Drew WilsonJuly 21, 2018

Recent polls have shown U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis rocketing ahead of Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam in the Republican primary for Florida governor, but the Florida Chamber of Commerce said Friday in a memo obtained by Florida Politics that the race is a “virtual tie.” The pro-business group, which has endorsed Putnam, said its newest measure […]

Drew WilsonMay 9, 2018

The Florida Chamber of Commerce announced Wednesday that it’s backing sitting CFO Jimmy Patronis’ bid for a full term in the Cabinet post. Florida Chamber CEO Mark Wilson, Mike Sheely of Allstate Insurance, and Tampa Republican Rep. Jackie Toledo made the announcement La Segunda Bakery in Ybor City. “From ensuring that Floridians have the tools […]

Drew WilsonMay 3, 2018

Florida Chamber of Commerce head Mark Wilson said that Florida businesses need to start working toward solutions on poverty – and fast. Wilson made the remarks during the opening hour of the Chamber’s Summit on Prosperity and Economic Opportunity, held Thursday in Orlando. His talk opened up with a top-level overview of where the Sunshine State […]

Peter SchorschApril 18, 2018

The Florida Chamber of Commerce released a video this week detailing Florida Atlantic University research on the Kissimmee River. Securing Florida’s Water Future: Kissimmee River spotlights a study conducted by FAU research professor Brian Lapointe, who works out of the university’s Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute. The video focuses on several factors that affect the quality of […]

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 […]

Staff ReportsMarch 12, 2018

The Florida Chamber of Commerce wanted to see the cost of living for Floridians reduced this Session, but after lawmakers’ focus turned to the Parkland school massacre, the measures passed by the Legislature did not impress the organization. “Rightly so, the last three weeks of Session were focused on school safety following the Parkland tragedy,” […]

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Florida Chamber endorses Ashley Moody for Attorney General

Florida Chamber stands ‘firmly behind’ Ron DeSantis for Governor

Rick Scott recognized with ‘Spirit of Free Enterprise’ award

Mark Wilson: Florida is changing, and so are its challenges and opportunities

Florida Chamber says Ron DeSantis, Adam Putnam in ‘virtual tie’

Florida Chamber endorses Jimmy Patronis for CFO

Businesses need to start on poverty solutions, Chamber head says

Florida Chamber video highlights Kissimmee River research

Honor roll: State legislators receive high marks from Florida Chamber

Florida Chamber sums up likes, dislikes this Session