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Governor Scott Addresses Chamber Days Delegates
Capitol Days 2011 got off to a great start today in downtown Tallahassee as the Florida Chamber welcomed Governor Rick Scott and Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater, as well as Amy Baker, the Florida Legislature’s Chief Economist. Rick Scott spoke to an excited group of Florida’s top business leaders about his number one priority: job creation. Scott also answered questions about his newly unveiled budget. “The budget is all about private sector job creation,” Scott said. “This state is going to get back to work.”Governor Scott will work with the Florida Chamber to make government more accountable and efficient. The Governor also applauded the Chamber’s hard work to get the state of Florida back to work. “I clearly couldn’t have won without the support of the Chamber,” said Scott. “Together we will make this state the number one state to do business.”
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Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater spoke on the importance of transparency in government and the effect it can have on improving Florida's business climate. "We're going to work very hard to become a top reformer in transparency," Atwater said. " My goal is to get every single contract online." Click Here for Video
State Attorney General Pam Bondi talks abut the fight to strike down federal Health Care mandates as unconstitutional. Click Here For Video.
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam speaks on the importance of water supplies to Florida's economy. Click Here for Video. And about the future of alternative energy sources such as biomass in the State. Click Here for Video.
Florida Senate Speaker pro tempore John Legg on efforts to bring back the teacher quality bill. Click Here for Video.
Florida Senate President Mike Haridopolos speaks on benefit plans for state employees at the Florida Chamber's Capitol Days February 9, 2011 in Tallahassee. Click Here for Video
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| Jack Ryals, Chair Government Affairs Committee |
Christine Michaels, President/CEO |
Joel Boyd, Vice Chair, Advocacy Business Voice Chair |
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The Government Affairs Committee (GAC) meets the last Tuesday of the month at 8AM at the Chamber and is open to any Chamber member in good standing. To join the committee email list contact: Christine Michaels at Christine@melbourneregionalchamber.com.
