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Scott PowersSeptember 25, 2018

The National Federation of Independent Businesses has endorsed Republican state Rep. Mike Miller in his quest to be elected to Florida’s 7th Congressional District, his campaign announced Tuesday. In a letter to Miller, the NFIB stated, “As the voice of small business, NFIB knows that good small business policy starts with electing good small business […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 23, 2018

Incumbent CFO Jimmy Patronis scored another endorsement from a business group Thursday, with the National Federation of Independent Business the latest to back the Rick Scott appointee. “Jimmy Patronis has been a steadfast supporter of small business as CFO,” said NFIB’s Florida Executive Director Bill Herrle. “As a small business owner himself, Patronis is well-versed in the issues […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 16, 2018

Gov. Rick Scott, who collected an endorsement from the National Federation for Independent Businesses in Jacksonville Monday, addressed the controversial appointment of Terrance Freeman to the Jacksonville City Council. Days after the appointment, questions about Freeman’s residency and when the appointment took effect continued to resonate. Freeman was appointed on Tuesday by Gov. Scott, per Communications Director John […]

Scott PowersJune 29, 2017

Republican John Newstreet has added the National Federation of Independent Businesses and the Florida Realtors to his list of endorsers that already included the Florida Chamber of Commerce, in his bid for the special election to fill the House District 44 open seat. Newstreet, chairman and chief executive officer of the Kissimmee/Osceola County Chamber of […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 18, 2016

Florida’s 6th Congressional District Republican Rep. Ron DeSantis got another key endorsement for re-election Monday, as the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) fell in behind the incumbent, citing his “strong record of supporting legislation that would help small businesses.” “Congressman DeSantis has been a strong voice for small business and deserves to be re-elected,” said NFIB National Political […]

Drew WilsonMay 18, 2016

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Small-business group NFIB/Florida named St. Petersburg Republican Sen. Jeff Brandes a “Guardian of Small Business” during a luncheon Wednesday. “As a small-business owner, I have seen firsthand the impact of burdensome government regulations,” Brandes said after accepting the award. “Small businesses are the backbone of our community. We should cut taxes and eliminate unnecessary red […]

Drew WilsonJanuary 19, 2016

A 1 percent cut in the commercial rents sales tax tops the list of legislative priorities for the National Federation of Independent Business, the small-business lobbying group announced Tuesday. “In 2016, we’re focusing on giving back to our state’s economic drivers and helping clear the way for job creators to own, operate and grow their […]

Jim RosicaDecember 23, 2015

State Sen. Rene Garcia has again filed legislation to create a “Small Business Saturday sales tax holiday.” The bill (SB 1236) was filed Wednesday for the 2016 Legislative Session. The Miami Republican filed a similar bill for last session but it and a House companion died in committees. The idea has been supported by the National Federation of Independent […]

Mitch PerryMay 29, 2015

Among the many casualties in the aborted legislative session last month was legislation regulating ride-sharing apps Uber and Lyft. On the eve of the Special Session, though, Uber’s Florida General Manager Matthew Gore and other Florida business leaders have asked House Speaker Steve Crisafulli and Senate President Andy Gardiner to include transportation network companies in […]

Christine Jordan SextonApril 22, 2015

The Legislature should focus its efforts on securing continued supplemental Medicaid funding for Florida hospitals but not push ahead with a plan to provide health insurance access to uninsured Floridians. So said Florida Chamber President and Chief Executive Officer Mark Wilson in a memo Wednesday. The memo, directed to the Chamber’s board of directors and […]

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Independent businesses back Mike Miller in CD 7 race

Small business group latest to endorse Jimmy Patronis for CFO

Murkiness still surrounds precise timing of Terrance Freeman appointment to Council

John Newstreet adds NFIB, Florida Realtors to his backers in HD 44 race

National Federation of Independent Business backs Ron DeSantis for re-election

Independent business group honors Jeff Brandes as ‘Guardian of Small Business’

No. 1 priority for Independent Business group is commercial rent tax cut

Rene Garcia proposes tax holiday to help small businesses

Uber requests that ride-sharing be part of Special Session in Tallahassee

Chamber says focus should be Medicaid financing, not expansion