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Florida’s math skills gap is a workforce crisis and matters to Florida’s future. Hundreds of thousands of high-schoolers aren’t proficient…but every high-demand career in Florida requires math skills. To help educators, employers, and policymakers tackle this math proficiency crisis, the Florida Chamber Foundation has created a new, interactive report that lets you explore, region by region, the jobs driving Florida's economy and the math skills that power them: flchm.co/mathskills Whether you're planning your organization's talent pipeline, working to align education with industry needs, or are interested in supporting the development of Florida's workforce through 2033, this interactive report puts real workforce data directly in your hands. NOW LIVE: Click, explore, and see where math skills are shaping Florida’s workforce and economy: flchm.co/mathskills Inside, you can: - See top high-demand careers in your region and statewide - Explore required math skills by career - Understand the most needed math skills across Florida Explore the Top 30 High-Demand Careers in Your Region: flchm.co/mathskills

Over 3,000 fewer children are living in poverty in Florida. In this video, Florida Chamber Foundation Senior Research Economist Sheridan Morby is joined by Kristina Donohue, Director of Mission Advancement & Board Development for the Florida Chamber Foundation's Florida Prosperity Initiative, to analyze where our state currently stands on creating a path to self-sufficiency for all Floridians, while tackling the Florida 2030 Blueprint goal of cutting Florida childhood poverty in half: youtube.com/watch?v=v2rDw2… Some of the key findings covered: Currently, there are 711,576 children in Florida (16.5%) living in poverty. This is a 0.4% decline from the year prior. Half of all Florida children in poverty live in just 15% of our 983 zip codes. Children under 5 face the highest poverty rate (~18%). Housing costs put pressure on household budgets, as the average median rent in Florida is nearly 40% of the median income. To learn more about the Florida Prosperity Initiative's work to eliminate childhood poverty in Florida, visit: flchamber.com/flprosperityin…

The 2026 Florida Economic Outlook (releasing tomorrow) offers economic insights and predictions for the year ahead. As discussed by Sheridan Morby, Senior Research Economist at the Florida Chamber Foundation, and Mark Wilson, President & CEO, Florida Chamber of Commerce and Foundation, at today's 2026 Florida Economic Outlook & Jobs Solution Summit, key takeaways from the 2026 Florida Economic Outlook include: -Florida’s labor market is growing faster than the nation’s, and unemployment is expected to remain below the U.S. rate. -Florida is not expected to go through a recession and Florida has been outpacing national growth for over 10 years. -1-2 Interest rate cuts will be utilized to stimulate the labor market, though this is unlikely to apply downward pressure on prices. -At the end of 2025, single-family home sales began to increase, so now all eyes are on inventory and mortgage rates. -Florida’s net domestic migration is slowing, but this is a trend across many states. It appears to be a sign of stabilizing after years of rapid growth. Florida is still #1 in domestic in-migration.

At today's 2026 Florida Economic Outlook & Jobs Solution Summit, Karen B. Moore, APR, CPRC, CEO & Founder, @Moore_Agency , and Chair, Florida Chamber Foundation, and Keith Richard, Ph.D., Vice President of Research, Florida Chamber Foundation, discussed the upcoming Florida 2030 Blueprint Halftime Report, exploring our successes, examining where we are falling short, and what this means for Florida’s business leaders going forward. Shared highlights from the report include: 🌎 If Florida were a nation, we would currently be the 15th largest economy in the world. 📈 Florida is #1 in the nation for new business formations 🧑‍🧑‍🧒 We have made good progress in taking children out of poverty in Florida See an overview of the upcoming report here: flchm.co/halftimeovervi…

What's ahead for Florida's energy industry in 2026? 💡 Melissa Seixas, President, Duke Energy Florida, joined us at today's 2026 Florida Economic Outlook & Jobs Solution Summit to share what the energy industry is doing well, what the future holds, and how businesses in the energy sector can prepare for what's next. Thank you to @DukeEnergy , our Solution Summit's Presenting Sponsor, for powering today's 2026 Florida Economic Outlook & Jobs Solution Summit!

"...Commercial air traffic has tripled and global fleets have doubled...to meet that demand, we're going to probably have to add about 40,000 new jets within the next 20 years." Mike Ferro, Senior Manager, State and Local Government Operations, @Boeing , joined today's 2026 Florida Economic Outlook & Jobs Solution Summit to discuss what's ahead for the growing aerospace industry in 2026.

"Florida is the #1 tourism destination in America domestically." Bryan Griffin, President & CEO, @VISITFLORIDA , joined today's 2026 Florida Economic Outlook & Jobs Solution Summit to share what's ahead for Florida's tourism industry in 2026.

How should Florida's employers navigate our changing talent landscape? Thank you to Dr. Jim Murdaugh, President, Tallahassee State College, and Dr. Nicholas Vick, Dean of Applied Sciences & Technology, @TallyState , for joining today's 2026 Florida Economic Outlook & Jobs Solution Summit to explore how Florida’s higher education institutions are working with the business community to design new academic pathways, anticipate emerging skill requirements (such as AI), and ensure graduates are prepared for the realities of a rapidly changing workplace.

How will federal trends, monetary policy, and global forces shape business conditions in Florida this year? Thank you to Dr. Sean Snaith, Economist & Director of the Institute for Economic Forecasting, at @UCF , for sharing the 2026 National Economic Outlook at today's virtual 2026 Florida Economic Outlook & Jobs Solution Summit!

Live Now: Mark Wilson, President & CEO, Florida Chamber of Commerce and Foundation, kicks off the virtual 2026 Florida Economic Outlook & Jobs Solution Summit. In today's summit, leading economists and industry experts will glimpse into the opportunities and headwinds Florida’s economy and businesses are facing on the road to 2030 and beyond.

#FLChamber applause for @DukeEnergy for powering this week's virtual 2026 Florida Economic Outlook & Jobs Solution Summit, coming January 29 from 1 pm - 4 pm Eastern. Thank you for helping us secure Florida's future! (There's still time to join the virtual summit! Register here: flchm.co/Outlook2026 )

Partnerships amplify results. Super grateful for our Florida Prosperity Initiative partners @FLSheriffs for joining us on the path to prosperity, helping create safer homes and communities as we work to eradicate generational poverty in Florida.

#FLChamber applause for @HelpFLKids , Titanium Sponsor, for sponsoring this week's virtual 2026 Florida Economic Outlook & Jobs Solution Summit, coming January 29 from 1 pm - 4 pm Eastern. Thank you for helping us secure Florida's future! (There's still time to join the virtual summit! Register here: flchm.co/Outlook2026 )

Yesterday, Florida Chamber Foundation Board of Trustees member and #FL2030 Goal Leader, Greg Britton and the @FloridaSBDCN hosted the annual Florida Small Business Day at the Capitol, which featured remarks from @FLSecofCommerce @FLACommerce and @AJohnstonFLA, President & CEO of @CareerSourceFL, Florida Chamber Foundation Community Development Partner. Thank you to SBDC for helping to lead the charge in achieving the Florida 2030 Blueprint goal of making Florida the #1 State for Business Start Ups" early! Learn more about Florida Small Business Day at the Capitol: floridasbdc.org/smallbizday/ Learn about our Florida Chamber Small Business Council: flchamber.com/florida-chambe…

Join the Florida Chamber Foundation for a virtual economic summit on the opportunities and challenges shaping Florida’s economy and business landscape as we move toward 2030. Secure your spot here: flchm.co/Outlook2026 📅 Date: January 29 ⏰ Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET Hear from top economists and industry leaders on critical topics for 2026, including: 💡What Florida’s next year of growth & long-term competitiveness looks like 💡Federal trends, monetary policy, and global forces impacting Florida’s economic outlook 💡Evolving talent, skills, and education needs shaping Florida’s workforce 💡How Florida’s rural communities are preparing for growth 💡Economic perspectives from experts in finance, manufacturing, tourism, healthcare, aviation, and more Gain the intelligence you need to plan, invest, and compete in Florida’s economy. Register now: flchm.co/Outlook2026 #FloridaBusiness #Economy #EconomicOutlook

Everyone talks about GDP...but why? 🤔 The Florida Chamber Foundation's Senior Research Economist Sheridan Morby dives into why we use GDP to measure #economic growth and the key reasons GDP is important. To learn more about Florida's #GDP growth and the economic outlook for 2026, join our upcoming virtual summit focused on the economic future of Florida, the nation, and the world: flchm.co/Outlook26

The new infrastructure is here! Beth Cooley, Head of State & Local Policy, Connectivity, @amazon, and Dr. Brian Fonseca, Director, Jack D. Gordon Institute for Public Policy, @FIU, joined us at the 2025 Florida Transportation, Growth & Infrastructure Solution Summit today to discuss why satellites belong in Florida's master plans.🛰️ #TGISummitFL

How is Florida's private sector aerospace industry shaping the future? 🚀 Thank you to Megan Green, Government Relations Director at @blueorigin and Robert Long, President & CEO, @SpaceFlorida for sharing insights on the growing business of space in Florida at today's 2025 Florida Transportation, Growth & Infrastructure Solution Summit! #TGISummitFL

What does the future of transportation look like for Florida? 🚗🚌✈️ Secretary Jared W. Perdue, P.E., @MyFDOT , took the stage at the 2025 Florida Transportation, Growth & Infrastructure Solution Summit this morning to share how Florida is maintaining growth, inspiring innovation, and leading today for a better tomorrow. #TGISummitFL