Tag: associated industries of florida
AIF Showcases 2023 Legislative Agenda
This week, the Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) released its “2023 Session Priorities” publication, which outlines its legislative agenda on behalf of its members for the 2023 Florida legislative session.
“This year, AIF will lead...
AIF: Ron DeSantis, GOP Officials in Florida Will Continue to Keep Taxes Low, Help...
The Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) weighed in this week after this week’s general election.
AIF President and CEO Brewster Bevis offered his take on statewide races, including Gov. Ron DeSantis‘ big win over former...
Ron DeSantis, Ashley Moody Endorsed by AIF for Reelection
The Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) announced this week that it has endorsed Gov. Ron DeSantis for a second term.
“AIF is pleased to endorse Governor Ron DeSantis in his re-election bid to continue serving...
AIF Backs Marco Rubio for a Third Term
This week, the Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) announced it has endorsed U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., for a third term in the U.S. Senate.
AIF unveiled its endorsement of Rubio on Monday.
“United States Senator...
AIF Unveils its 2022 Voting Records for Florida Legislators
This week, the Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) released its 2022 Voting Records and announced its 2022 Champions for Business award recipients.
AIF’s Voting Records report is the definitive legislative scorecard for the business community...
Florida TaxWatch Releases Report on Manufacturing in the Sunshine State
On Wednesday, Florida TaxWatch, an independent, nonpartisan policy research institute, released a report entitled “Manufacturing a Transformational Shift: Expanding Florida’s Workforce Development Through Sector Strategies.”
The report features a comprehensive summary of the 2021 MakeMore...
Jimmy Patronis Starts 2022 With a Big Endorsement
While he may have finally drawn an opponent, state CFO Jimmy Patronis continues to gain momentum as he runs for a second full term in statewide office.
After eight years in the Florida House and...
Associated Industries of Florida Releases 2022 Legislative Priorities
On Thursday, the Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) released its 2022 Session Priorities publication, which outlines its legislative agenda on behalf of its members for the 2022 Florida Legislative Session.
To deal with various issues...
Wilton Simpson Continues to Gain Momentum in Florida Agriculture Commissioner Race
This week, Florida Senate President Wilton Simpson, R-Tribly, continued to garner momentum in his campaign to be the state’s next agriculture commissioner.
The Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) announced it was endorsing Simpson.
"Wilton Simpson understands...
Ron DeSantis Proposes $99.7 Billion Budget for 2022-2023 Fiscal Year
On Thursday, Gov. Ron DeSantis offered a $99.7 billion budget proposal for the Legislature to consider when it meets next year.
DeSantis dubbed his proposal the “Freedom First Budget” and his proposal is slightly under...
Brewster Bevis Takes Over as New President and Future CEO of Associated Industries of...
During its annual meeting in Orlando this week, the Board of Directors of the Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) unanimously named Brewster Bevis as president of AIF, effective immediately. Bevis will transition to president...
New Florida TaxWatch Report Stresses the Importance of Manufacturing Supply Chains
This week, Florida TaxWatch (FTW) released “Supply Chain Resiliency in the Face of Economic Disruption: Connex Florida as a Platform for Resilience,” a report which analyzes the importance and influence of supply chains in today’s economy, highlighting the impact that major disruptions – like the unprecedented global pandemic – can have, while also presenting Connex Florida as a practical solution to supply chain resiliency going forward.
