As we work to secure the future of manuf. in FL, FL Manuf. & Supply Chain Advocacy Council just convened for “2023 FL Manuf. Days” Jan. 24-25 w/ ~50 manufacturers & stakeholders to address industry-related issues w/ legislators. Read more: bit.ly/23FMD
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Have you registered yet for our FREE webinar? On Feb. 24 from 10-11am, we will take a deep dive into food insecurity and how biz & community leaders can lead the charge in tackling this root cause of poverty - down to the zip code level. Register here 👉 flchm.co/RCMWebFI
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ICYMI: It's not too late to purchase your #EOJSummit Digital Pass! At a discounted rate of $199, receive 3 hours of recorded content ft. an exclusive 2023 FL econ forecast, nat'l & global econ outlook, insight into FL's evolving workforce needs & more! flchm.co/2023EOJ
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An ⬆ of more than 21k in employment, a ⬇ in the unemployment rate to 2.5%, cont'd cooling in the housing market, a historically low annual consumer outlook & more are covered by Research Economist Sheridan Meek in this month’s FL By the Numbers:
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Exciting news in Florida - this week has been declared School Choice Week! This new legislation will expand educational options for Florida children to access learning programs that best fit their needs. Read more here: schoolchoiceweek.com/states/florida/
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Today, @GovRonDeSantis issued a proclamation declaring January 22-28 as School Choice Week in Florida. School Choice ensures that every child has the opportunity to receive a world-class education that fits their unique needs! Learn more: bit.ly/3QLHx9k
#NSCW2023
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For every 100 open jobs in FL, 62 Floridians are looking for work. This gap = a workforce shortage in FL, which tackles w/ Future of Work initiative. Learn more: flchm.co/FOWF & check out TheFloridaScorecard.org for full coverage of new job #'s. CC:
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New #FutureofWorkFL Podcast Ep. 🚨 Feat. Fmr Chief of Innovation for Kim Bays discussing FL's talent crisis, how HCPS is helping students & families evolve past COVID-19, & partnerships w/ private sector & higher ed to secure local talent: buzzsprout.com/1965481/118671
ICYMI: It's not too late to purchase your #EOJSummit Digital Pass! At a discounted rate of $199, receive 3 hours of recorded content ft. an exclusive 2023 FL econ forecast, nat'l & global econ outlook, insight into FL's evolving workforce needs & more! flchm.co/2023EOJ
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“The time is always right to do what is right.” -Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
As we continue the work to ensure well-being and equal opportunities for ALL Floridians, on this special day, we honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. for his life, work, and impact!
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Thank you to , , Edyth Bush Charitable Foundation, , , , , , , , , , Third Lake Partners, .
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We would like to recognize our Community Development Partners (CDPs) for your support of our 2023 Florida Economic Outlook & Jobs Solution Summit! Thank you for your continued time and investment in securing Florida's future.
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We would like to recognize our 2023 #EOJSummit sponsors, Presenting sponsor and Gold sponsor ! Thank you for helping to secure the future of Florida's economy and businesses.
Dr. Aysegul Timur of , of and , and , , , , Frank Walker, Dr. Ben Tabatabaei of of Commerce & Foundation.
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Thank you to Shekeria Brown of , of , Dr. Shawn Felton of , Meg Hardt of , of , of , Ashon J. Nesbitt of , of , Dennis O'Keefe of
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#FLChamberApplause to the speakers who contributed thought leadership at our virtual 2023 Florida #EOJSummit! Thank you for sharing your valuable insights into Florida's business and economic future as we work to make Florida the 10th largest economy by #FL2030.
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Nearing the end of our 2023 #EOJSummit, economic experts Dr. Ben Tabatabaei & discuss FL's economic future - econ & demographic predictions, policy considerations & the opportunities we can leverage in 2023 to move FL to the 🌎 top 10 by #FL2030.
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Frank Walker, EVP of Gov't & Polit. Relations & Prez , discuss the impacts FL's property insurance crisis has on Floridians & how we can work to improve FL's bottom-five legal climate to top quartile by #FL2030. #EOJSummit
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The affordable housing discussion continues with a panel on the solutions to tackle FL's housing crisis head-on. Our SVP of Equality of Opportunity moderates the panel featuring Shekeria Brown of and Ashon Nesbitt, CEO of .
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Chief Economist of Dr. discusses the state of affordable housing in Florida - housing market predictions for 2023 and the current and future trends Floridians need to know about. #EOJSummit
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#HappeningLIVE: Our Dir of Research discusses 2022 economic headwinds, progress on our #FL2030 goals & opportunities to move the needle forward in 2023. Visit TheFloridaScorecard.org to view hundreds of state & county metrics & follow for regular updates.
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Is your biz prepared for what the 2023 nat'l economy has in store? Financial Services' Chief Economist Dr. provides nat'l economic forecast for 2023, highlighting the most significant trends for FL biz to consider as we look ahead. #EOJSummit #SecureFL
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Live from the 2023 #EOJSummit: Chief Economist Dr. Ben Tabatabaei emphasizes the importance of remaining competitive on the international stage as we work to move the needle on making Florida a top 10 global economy. #SecureFL
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Kicking off the virtual 2023 #EOJSummit with our President providing us with a big picture of the momentum garnered in our 2022 movements, and the opportunities we have to grow in 2023.
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As we prepare to kick off our virtual 2023 FL #EOJSummit, we would like to thank returning presenting sponsor for your investment into FL's biz & economic future. Looking forward to engaging w/ attendees in the chat @ 1 PM! 🕐
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Don't miss the opportunity to help your organization prepare for success in Florida's current and future economy - Registration for the 2023 Florida #EOJSummit closes at MIDNIGHT! ⏰ Register here: flchm.co/23EOJ
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📰 article ft. Chief Economist Dr. Ben Tabatabaei previewing nat'l &🌎econ factors that will impact FL in 2023:
▶️Inflation▶️🌎oil production
▶️Cons. sentiment▶️Geopolit. instability
Read: bit.ly/FTDrBenT
#EOJSummit Reg: flchm.co/23EOJ
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. President invites you and your management team to join us Thurs 1-4p at the #EOJSummit to hear what's in store for FL's business and economic future. Watch the video below for more details & register before the Wed cut-off 👉 flchm.co/23EOJ
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Exciting news! 🎉 Florida is now #1 in the U.S. for the number of Black-owned businesses with employees. See these important metrics and more by visiting TheFloridaScorecard.org, and follow for updates on the Florida metrics that matter!
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ICYMI: Latest Census data lists Florida with greatest number of Black-owned businesses with employees. This is a movement up from #2 in 2019, an exciting step as Florida pursues a more diverse and vibrant economy.
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ICYMI: Latest Census data lists Florida with greatest number of Black-owned businesses with employees. This is a movement up from #2 in 2019, an exciting step as Florida pursues a more diverse and vibrant economy.
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Watch our Dir. of Research give an exclusive preview of what to expect at the #EOJSummit: flchm.co/3QbHoMi. Register today to hear what FL's biz & economic future holds as we work to secure the future of FL & your org.
Register here:
Thank you to our speakers:
& , , Tim Marks , .
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Recently, we hosted the "Behind the Numbers: Latest Analysis on FL's Childhood Poverty" webinar to analyze FL's latest childhood poverty #'s & how they impact FL's economy & biz. Watch: flchm.co/3VJoSft
Join the ct'd convo at the #ProsperitySummit: flchm.co/Prosperity23
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Wishing you a wonderful and safe holiday season from our Florida Chamber family to you and yours! ❄🎄
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FL’s employment grew by 28,100 in Nov. - the 31st month of consecutive job growth. The Director of Research, Dave Sobush gives context to this & many other metrics that matter to securing FL’s future in this month’s FL By the Numbers:
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We are proud to welcome back presenting sponsor at our virtual 2023 #EOJSummit! Watch the video below to hear from Duke's on why they are investing in the movement to secure FL's future & register at flchm.co/2023EOJ
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FL's child poverty #s are moving in the right direction - still much work to do at the local level! Register for our FREE webinar on Dec 16 to receive analysis on this new data & learn how you can get involved w/ cutting childhood poverty in your area: flchm.co/FCPWebinar
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Breaking News: FL’s childhood poverty rate 
to 18.2%! Gulf County improved over the year to 8.2%, the lowest in the state. In Gadsden County nearly half of the children are in poverty, the highest level in the state. See the latest #’s for every county @ TheFloridaScorecard.org
to 18.2%! Gulf County improved over the year to 8.2%, the lowest in the state. In Gadsden County nearly half of the children are in poverty, the highest level in the state. See the latest #’s for every county @ TheFloridaScorecard.org
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Register for our FREE Dec 16 "Behind The Numbers: Latest FL Childhood Poverty Analysis" webinar to hear analysis of soon-to-be-released FL childhood poverty #s, how it impacts FL's economy & your biz + ways to tackle the 10 root causes in your community: flchm.co/FCPWebinar
Join us virtually on Jan. 12 for our premier economic forecasting event, the 2023 FL #EOJSummit, as we unite the FL business community around the #FL2030 Blueprint topics below 👇 in order to grow our economy to the global top 10 by 2030. Register today: flchm.co/2023EOJ
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Important update in FL’s business climate - consumer sentiment rose to 64.7 in November! This is a positive shift compared to last month’s drop, likely due to continued recovery from Hurricane Ian. While Floridians’ outlook improved, the US figure dropped over 3 points.
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This #Thanskgiving, we would like to express thanks for our members, partners, stakeholders and the entire Florida business community for their unwavering dedication to championing free enterprise in Florida. On behalf of the Florida Chamber team, have a happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🍂
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