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[Florida Chamber @FLChamber]

🏆 VOTING IS NOW OPEN! 🏆
125 products. All 67 Florida counties. One champion.

The Florida Chamber's 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Florida competition in partnership with @FLACommerce is officially underway, and now it's your turn to help decide which products advance to the Top 32 bracket competition.

🗳️ Vote for your favorite Florida-made products
🏭 Support Florida manufacturers
📍 Celebrate products made right here in the Sunshine State
✨ New this year: Create a free account once and return daily to cast your vote.

Vote now: https://t.co/vE1ELAvj3l

#CoolestThingMadeInFlorida #MadeInFlorida #FloridaManufacturing

[Florida Chamber @FLChamber]

Congrats to Representative @jenna_persons on receiving a 2026 @FLChamber Distinguished Advocate Award!

She fought to ensure transparency and accountability in the collective bargaining process while also protecting taxpayers by limiting the use of government paid time for union or political activities.

https://t.co/hDW9RTYDGT

#FlaPol #FLChamber #DistinguishedAdvocate

[Florida Chamber @FLChamber]

Interested in public service, community leadership, or learning how campaigns really work?

The Florida Institute for Political Leadership is hosting its next Campaign School & Community Leadership Training. This free, nonpartisan training is open to future leaders, candidates, campaign teams, and engaged community members alike. Take the first step towards affecting change in your community.

- June 3 & 4, 2026
- 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. (EDT)
- Virtual | Free to attend
- Register now: https://t.co/XMbO5W10gn

Whether running for office, joining a campaign, or strengthening your community leadership skills, this training is for you!

- Open to all Florida residents
- Attend one session or both
- Learn from experienced political leaders, campaign veterans, and policy experts

Special thanks to our incredible co-hosts Economic Council of Martin County, St Lucie County Chamber of Commerce, Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce, @PBHChamber, Leadership Broward, Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce, @chamberupdate, Weston Florida Chamber of Commerce, Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce, Pembroke Park West Park Chamber of Commerce, Miramar Pembroke Pines Regional Chamber of Commerce, and @stuartmcchamber for helping make this opportunity possible!

[Florida Chamber @FLChamber]

Congrats to Representative @JJGrowFL on receiving a 2026 @FLChamber Distinguished Advocate Award!

He spearheaded legislation to reduce the property tax burden on local businesses and renters while mitigating the impact of a potential tax shift onto job creators.

https://t.co/hDW9RTY5Rl

#FlaPol #FLChamber #DistinguishedAdvocate

[Florida Chamber @FLChamber]

Congrats to Representative Richard Gentry on receiving a 2026 @FLChamber Distinguished Advocate Award!

He advocated for clarity and consistency in the calculation of impact fees, lowering costs on new development to increase the supply of affordable workforce housing.

https://t.co/hDW9RTY5Rl

#FlaPol #FLChamber #DistinguishedAdvocate

[Florida Chamber @FLChamber]

Only a few days left to nominate for the 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Florida competition in partnership with @FLACommerce.

From aerospace and healthcare to ag tech, food & beverage, advanced manufacturing and more, this is your chance to spotlight the innovation driving Florida’s economy forward.

Help ensure your company or your favorite Florida-made product is represented in this year’s statewide competition.

Nominations close Sunday, May 31 at 11:59 p.m. ET.

Nominate now: https://t.co/Mwz7jcsvSv

#CoolestThingMadeInFlorida #MadeInFL #Manufacturing #FloridaBusiness #FloridaManufacturing

[Florida Chamber @FLChamber]

The May 2026 edition of Florida By The Numbers is now available!

This month’s economic update from Senior Research Economist Sheridan Morby highlights the latest statewide trends shaping Florida’s economy, including:

✔️ Florida added nearly 16,000 jobs year-over-year
✔️ Housing sales increased for the eighth consecutive month
✔️ International migration continues driving Florida’s population growth
✔️ Inflation remains a key economic trend to watch

As Florida continues working toward becoming a top-10 global economy, staying informed on the latest economic trends is key for business and community leaders across the state.

Explore the latest data and insights shaping Florida’s future economy at https://t.co/cjbJ0q4xqE.

#FloridaChamberFoundation #FloridaChamber #FloridaEconomy

[Florida Chamber @FLChamber]

Congrats to @SenatorMcClain on receiving a 2026 @FLChamber Distinguished Advocate Award!

He led the effort to improve Florida’s land use regulations to support smart and predictable development, reduce barriers to construction, and increase the supply of affordable workforce housing.

https://t.co/hDW9RTY5Rl

#FlaPol #FLChamber #DistinguishedAdvocate

[Florida Chamber @FLChamber]

Congrats to Senator @jonmartinesq on receiving a 2026 @FLChamber Distinguished Advocate Award!

He fought to ensure transparency and accountability in the collective bargaining process while also protecting taxpayers by limiting the use of government-paid time for union or political activities.

https://t.co/hDW9RTYDGT

#FlaPol #FLChamber #DistinguishedAdvocate

[Florida Chamber @FLChamber]

Congrats to Senator @DannyBurgessFL on receiving a 2026 @FLChamber Distinguished Advocate Award!

He championed legislation to create clarity on the statute of limitations for alleged violations of the Florida Civil Rights Act, benefiting both the employer and employee and ensuring claims are resolved in a timely manner.

https://t.co/hDW9RTY5Rl

#FlaPol #FLChamber #DistinguishedAdvocate

[Florida Chamber @FLChamber]

This #MemorialDay, we honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice defending our nation and recognize those who continue to serve and protect the freedoms we cherish every day. Their service reminds us that free enterprise isn’t free.

[Florida Chamber @FLChamber]

Florida’s manufacturing industry is driving innovation in communities across our state, and we want to make sure every county is represented in the 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Florida competition in partnership with @FLACommerce.

So far, manufacturers from 22 Florida counties have already submitted nominations, but there’s still time for more communities to join before the May 31 deadline.

Know a product made in your county that deserves the spotlight? Nominate it today and help showcase the innovation, talent, jobs, and economic impact happening right here in Florida: https://t.co/NMtq6s8AB3

Will your county be represented?

#CoolestThingMadeInFlorida #MadeInFlorida #FloridaManufacturing #Manufacturing #Innovation #FloridaBusiness

[Florida Chamber @FLChamber]

Florida’s future competitiveness depends on more than economic growth — it also depends on the mental wellbeing of our workforce, families, veterans, first responders, and future generations.

This morning’s mainstage fireside chat brought together The Honorable Sam Garrison, Speaker-Designate of the Florida House of Representatives, and Andy Keller, PhD, President, Chief Executive Officer of Policy The Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute, for a conversation centered on the future of mental health policy in Florida and the continued momentum behind Florida’s goal of becoming a top 5 state for wellbeing by 2030.

Moderated by Mark Wilson, President and CEO of the Florida Chamber of Commerce and Foundation, the discussion focused on the importance of business leadership, policy, research, and cross-sector collaboration in advancing long-term mental and behavioral health outcomes across the state.

"If Florida's going to be number one in the country, we've all got to work together in partnership." - Mark Wilson

#FLLeadershipConference26

[Florida Chamber @FLChamber]

The 2026 Florida Chamber Leadership Conference on Safety, Health + Sustainability is officially underway at Disney’s Contemporary Resort in Orlando.

Today and tomorrow, leaders from across Florida’s business, healthcare, safety, sustainability, and public policy communities are coming together for important conversations around workforce wellbeing, workplace safety, resilience, mental health, and the future of Florida’s economy.

Thank you to John Trevathan, Vice President of Corporate Services at @_GuideWell and Chair of the Florida Chamber Leadership Cabinet on Safety, Health and Sustainability, for officially welcoming attendees to this year’s conference and helping set the tone for the next two days.

Looking forward to the conversations ahead and the leaders helping move Florida forward.

#FLLeadershipConference26

[Florida Chamber @FLChamber]

As Florida’s energy demand continues to grow, investments focused on grid reliability, system modernization, and lowering long-term customer costs remain important to the state’s economic future.

@DukeEnergy announced it has applied for DOE loans that could help create significant customer savings through lower financing costs tied to critical energy investments.

Learn more: https://t.co/LEvhbigbA9

[Duke Energy @DukeEnergy]

Duke Energy applied for DOE loans that, if awarded, represent potentially billions of dollars in customer savings to help reliably meet rising energy demand. Read more 🔗: https://t.co/h1fiTrXbZY.

[Florida Chamber @FLChamber]

Unsurprisingly, @JBPritzker's math isn’t mathing here. Starting the tale of the tape: Miami has a lower effective property tax rate than Chicago (1.68% vs. 1.9%), a lower gas tax ($0.39 per gallon vs. 66.4 cents per gallon), a lower combined sales tax (7% vs. 10.25%), and a lower corporate income tax (5.5% vs. 9.5%). Oh yeah, and there’s no personal income tax here, and on March 1, the low in Chicago was 26 degrees vs. 68 in Miami. In fairness, Chicago does have good hot dogs, though.

[Florida Chamber @FLChamber]

🚨 Tomorrow: Rapid Response Hiring Event will be held in Hollywood, FL to support displaced #SpiritAirlines employees.

Thank you to @FLACommerce, @CareerSourceFL, and @CareerSourceBD for bringing Florida’s business community together to connect talent to new opportunities.

⏰ 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
🔗 https://t.co/SpEzJJWgog

[FloridaCommerce @FLACommerce]

FloridaCommerce Announces Additional Rapid Response Event in Partnership with CareerSource Broward for Displaced Spirit Airlines Employees. READ MORE >> https://t.co/pqhxYPtTJ3

[FloridaCommerce @FLACommerce]

FloridaCommerce Announces Additional Rapid Response Event in Partnership with CareerSource Broward for Displaced Spirit Airlines Employees. READ MORE >> https://t.co/pqhxYPtTJ3

[Florida Chamber @FLChamber]

The Florida Chamber of Commerce congratulates Board of Trustee member Sam Verghese, Chief Operating Officer and Acting Deputy Superintendent of @FLVS, on being named Best Leader of a K–12 School/District in the 2025 EdTech Chronicle Best in Education Awards.

This well-earned recognition reflects Sam’s commitment to empowering teams, investing in professional growth, and fostering a culture where innovation and student success thrive. Florida is proud to be home to leaders who are shaping the future of education. 👏

#FloridaLeaders #EducationInnovation #EdTech #Leadership #FloridaChamber