Report: Majority of Florida children not prepared for kindergarten
Report: Majority of Florida children not prepared for kindergarten ORLANDO, Fla. — A new report from the Florida…
Mark Wilson: Building Florida’s workforce pipeline for a stronger, more competitive economy
Florida’s economy is expanding, but this growth brings challenges. While businesses grow and new residents arrive daily, employers…
Mark Wilson: Florida has proved childhood poverty can be reduced. The work is not finished.
Despite being one of the world’s top economies, Florida still has 1 in 5 kids living in poverty.…
Riley Elementary works to maintain literacy after ‘B’ grade
NORTHWEST TALLAHASSEE, FL — Riley Elementary earned its first “B” grade in 14 years. Now educators are focused…
Florida’s businesses need more mathletes
If you want one of Florida’s most in-demand jobs, you’re going to need math skills. The Florida Chamber…
No. 19 on the list of Tampa Bay’s Most Powerful Politicians: Bill Carlson
Tampa City Council member Bill Carlson has built a reputation as one of City Hall’s most persistent watchdogs,…
Florida Chamber case study spotlights aviation workforce challenges
‘Florida’s aviation industry is essential to our state’s economic strength and global connectivity.’ A new Florida Chamber Foundation…
Florida’s economy now the 15th largest in the world, but Tallahassee not yet feeling the “boom”
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – If Florida were its own country, it would have one of the largest economies…
State on track for top 10 global economy
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV/Gray Florida Capital Bureau) – The Florida Chamber Foundation released its Florida 2030 Blueprint halftime report…
Florida has momentum; the next four years matter most
Florida rarely thinks small, and eight years ago, business and community leaders made a bold decision to prove…
Childhood poverty continues to decline
Florida’s childhood poverty rate continued to decline over the past year, with 3,192 fewer children living in poverty…
Florida Chamber economic summit projects optimism for this year
Chamber officials forsee an increased population and workforce while affordable housing remains a sticking point. The Florida Chamber…