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Florida Chamber of Commerce
The
Florida Chamber of Commerce
is Florida’s largest federation of businesses, chambers of
commerce and business associations. The Federation's more than
137,000 member businesses represent more than three million
employees in every legislative district in Florida. Our
membership reflects the diversity of our state as a whole – from
the size to the sector of business. More than 80 percent of our
members are small businesses, reflecting Florida’s strength and
spirit.
Our mission – to help Florida’s businesses prosper and build
commitment to the community of Florida – reflects our 86-year
history as Florida’s first business advocate. Our vision – to
make Florida the best place to live, work and do business –
drives our continued commitment to find solutions to problems
that affect businesses every day and which will improve our
state overall.
Since its founding in 1916, the Florida Chamber has played a key
role in the state's growth and development through advocacy,
research and reform strategies. Through the collective action of
its members, the Chamber takes leadership positions on complex
issues, problems and opportunities facing Florida. The Chamber
speaks for Florida business--large and small--on issues such as
civil justice reform, education and workforce development,
growth management, natural resources, economic development and
infrastructure funding, taxation, workers' compensation, drug
abuse and other human resource issues.
The Chamber maintains its presence in the state Legislature and
in Congress with a professional team of experienced governmental
affairs specialists who represent the wide-ranging interests of
Florida business. Through the Florida Business Agenda, the
Florida Chamber annually identifies the issues of greatest
concern to business, builds a quality grassroots strategy and
advocates for positive change. The Florida Business Agenda is an
annual cycle of research, advocacy, accountability and
communication with our members to ensure that their concerns are
heard.
The Chamber works to shape a better future for Florida through
public policy research. The Chamber Foundation’s Cornerstone
series of research studies have influenced public policy and
resulted in real change: Enterprise Florida, a public-private
approach to economic development; and the latest study,
Transportation Cornerstone.
The Chamber has also developed programs to help businesses cope
with government regulation. The Chamber monitors government
regulation (legislation, rules and application of both) and
works to recognize and remedy abuses of the system. Members can
take advantage of the Chamber's toll free Help Lines to answer
tough questions on employment law compliance.
The Chamber works to create statewide community by identifying
and training leaders in public service, business, social
services, government and other areas through the Leadership
Florida program. Boasting more than 800 alumni throughout the
state, Leadership Florida is nationally recognized as one of the
top training programs. Its successful training format has been
applied to identify and shape college students through College
Leadership Florida, and local government officials, through
Local Government Leadership. The Leadership Florida Institute
provides programs for a wider range of leaders, such as
legislators, elected officials and potential leaders.
The Florida Chamber offers cutting-edge publications, seminars,
and conferences that help business owners and managers make
better business decisions. Annually, its Directory of Florida
Industries tops the annual best-seller list. Chamber guides
provide insight into federal and state employment law and other
issues that can make or break a business.
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