Recognizing the essential role manufacturing plays in the growth of a diverse economy, one of the Florida 2030 Blueprint’s goals is to significantly grow Florida into a top five state for manufacturing jobs. Since the release of the Blueprint in 2018, Florida has added 58,300 manufacturing jobs, now ranking #11 in the country—surpassing New York and trailing Georgia by 8,000 jobs. In 2010, the Florida Chamber Foundation released the first Trade and Logistics Report. Then-Governor Scott used this report to advocate for deepening PortMiami and accelerating logistics and...
Newly released data on TheFloridaScorecard.org for 2023 shows that if Florida were an independent country, it would be ranked as the 16th largest economy in the world by gross domestic product (GDP). This marks a change from Florida’s previous GDP ranking as the 15th largest economy globally. Despite this shift, Florida's latest annual GDP stands at $1.58 trillion, reflecting an increase of over $140.4 billion.
Florida's latest 3rd and 8th-grade reading scores were recently released, reflecting progress toward Florida 2030-related education goals. According to TheFloridaScorecard.org, 3rd-grade reading scores increased by 5 percentage points to 55%, while 8th-grade reading scores rose by 4 percentage points to 51%.
The Florida Chamber Foundation's latest report reveals that Florida continues to experience significant net income migration, with over $36.05 billion moving into the state annually. Despite this being $3 billion less than last year, driven by an increase in outbound migration rather than a decrease in inbound migration, Florida remains the leading destination for income migration in the United States. This figure is approximately 3.5 times that of Texas, which ranks second.
The Florida Chamber Foundation’s Florida 2030 Blueprint aims to elevate Florida to the 10th largest economy globally by 2030. Within this framework, the "Talent Supply and Education" pillar is identified as crucial for achieving this vision.
The Florida Chamber of Commerce has announced its first round of legislative endorsements for the 2024 elections. These endorsements are based largely on the legislators' grades from The Florida Chamber of Commerce Legislative Report Card, which evaluates their commitment to promoting free enterprise and job creation.
Florida’s future and economic success depend on engaging all Floridians, including an often overlooked population: disconnected youth. Ensuring these young Floridians have every opportunity to secure a path to prosperity is essential. However, barriers to obtaining a high school diploma or equivalent (e.g., a GED) often limit prosperity for many of these individuals.
The Florida Chamber of Commerce has unveiled its 2024 "How They Voted" report, naming House Speaker Paul Renner as the Most Valuable Legislator. This recognition highlights Renner's leadership and efforts in passing pro-jobs, Chamber-backed legislative priorities.
The Florida Chamber Health Council unveiled the first business-led mental health research report in the nation this morning. The initiative aims to unite the business community, mental health experts, and policymakers on 25 strategies for creating systemic change to improve mental health outcomes both in and out of the workplace.