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Guest AuthorSeptember 18, 2017

In the wake of the recent catastrophic storms, like Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, it is essential we continue to look at all avenues to bolster Florida’s business and economic opportunities that create a robust private market that includes fair and adequate catastrophic insurance coverage. While safety is a No. 1 priority for Floridians, we must […]

Mitch PerryApril 27, 2016

Anti-tax activist Grover Norquist, who once infamously said he’s like cut government down to the size “where we can drown it in the bathtub,” is publicly endorsing a small business tax cut proposal offered by Sarasota area Republican Rep. Vern Buchanan. The bill, dubbed the Main Street Fairness Act, would establish that businesses that file taxes as passthrough income – […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 28, 2016

Port Tampa Bay plays a vital role in Florida’s industrial landscape, a fact that will be highlighted as part of a visit this week by the head of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM). NAM President and CEO Jay Timmons, as part of the group’s 2016 State of Manufacturing Tour, will stop by Port Tampa […]

Phil AmmannNovember 5, 2015

Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) is applauding Gov. Rick Scott’s call for $1 billion in tax cuts for small businesses and manufacturing. As reported Thursday, Scott recommended the amount even though it is likely the Republican-controlled Legislature will resist such a massive tax cut package. The governor is arguing for dramatic cuts, saying that it […]

Bob SparksJuly 14, 2014

An international scandal is playing out before us on our televisions, radios and newspapers. Not Benghazi, the IRS or Fast and Furious. This one involves children. Each day the media report on the tens of thousands of undocumented Central American children pouring across our border with Mexico. To be certain, thousands of adults are crossing […]

Tag: National Association of Manufacturers

Tom Feeney: Federal tax reform is a critical part of recovery for Florida

Vern Buchanan’s small biz tax cut bill gets some Grover Norquist love

Manufacturing trade group gives “State of Manufacturing” speech at Port Tampa Friday

Associated Industries of Florida applauds Rick Scott’s $1 billion tax cut plan

Bob Sparks: Most Floridians support the right immigration reforms