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Jim RosicaOctober 22, 2015

Gov. Rick Scott on Thursday called on lawmakers to overhaul the state’s business incentive programs, saying businesses and jobs won’t come to Florida unless they act. Scott’s announcement came after Bill Johnson, his economic development czar, took multiple shellackings from lawmakers on funding requests. State senators in particular have taken Johnson to task for asking for more money than they […]

Jim RosicaSeptember 11, 2015

U.S. Rep. Daniel Webster‘s former chief of staff has been named the Florida Chamber of Commerce’s vice president of government affairs, the Chamber announced in a Friday press release. Frank Walker III also worked for three other U.S. lawmakers: Former U.S. Sens. George LeMieux and Mel Martinez of Florida, and U.S. Rep. Dave Reichert of Washington state. “After […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 19, 2015

Enterprise Florida is the official economic development organization for the state of Florida. Jobs in the Sunshine State, by most measures, are booming. Florida is, as they say, open for business. However, there is a caveat, which was revealed Wednesday morning during the Enterprise Florida Board Legislative Policy Meeting. And it is a significant caveat. […]

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 […]

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 10, 2015

On Wednesday, the Florida Chamber announced the appointment of Michael Minton to a one-year term as the Florida Chamber’s Palm Beach/Treasure Coast Regional Board Chair. Minton is a shareholder and chair of the Agribusiness Industry Team of Dean, Mead, Minton & Zwemer. Minton, who returned to his hometown of Fort Pierce in 1987 to practice law, has […]

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 […]

Phil AmmannMay 20, 2015

On Wednesday, the Florida Chamber of Commerce named Todd Powell as North Central Florida Regional Chair. Powell is general manager of real estate at Plum Creek, the nation’s largest private landowner for forest products and mineral extraction. He will have a year-long term as one of 12 people in the Regional Chair Program. “Plum Creek is committed to […]

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Rick Scott calls for overhaul of state’s business incentives

Chamber taps former Daniel Webster aide as new influencer

Enterprise Florida: “Our competitors are smiling”

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

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

Florida Chamber appoints Michael Minton as Palm Beach/Treasure Coast Chair

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

Florida Chamber chooses Todd Powell as North Central Florida Regional Chair