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The Congressional Hispanic Institute (CHCI)’s longtime supporter State Farm once again renewed its commitment to the organization and its mission of developing the next generation of Latino leaders. [Read more…] about State Farm awards a $275,000 grant to The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute
Even as the pandemic continues into 2022, Florida’s housing market reported more closed sales and rising median prices compared to a year ago, according to Florida Realtors®’ latest housing data. [Read more…] about Florida’s Housing Market: Sales, Median Prices Up in January 2022
The National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) Educational Fund and State Farm released the following statement from NALEO Educational Fund CEO Arturo Vargas and State Farm Vice President and Counsel and NALEO Board Member Michelle Mancias on the company’s $565,000 grant to NALEO Educational Fund and the collaboration between the two organizations in support of various programming opportunities for Latino elected and appointed officials to better foster resilient communities: [Read more…] about Enhancing Leadership and Developmental Skills for Latino Elected Officials
Reinforcing their deep commitment to making housing more affordable for some of Florida’s most dedicated workers, Florida Realtors® today announced its support for HJR 1/SJR 1746. [Read more…] about As Strong Advocates for Hometown Heroes, Florida Realtors® Announce Support for HJR 1/SJR 1746
Sachs Media, the 26-year-old powerhouse Florida communications firm, today announced its plan for a prepared succession of ownership and operation of the firm to five senior partners in a multi-year process that is already underway. [Read more…] about Sachs Media Succession Plan to Take Award-Winning Agency into the Future
Sachs Media, Florida’s foremost full-service communications agency, announced that its fast-growing team has expanded with the addition of senior graphic designer Cayden Ledford. [Read more…] about Sachs Media Boosts Creative Team with New Designer Cayden Ledford
Governor Ron DeSantis, along with the Florida Delegation, Southeast U.S./Japan Association, Inc. (‘SEUS/Japan’) today announced that Florida will be the host for the 44th Annual SEUS/Japan Joint Meeting Program in Orlando November 16-19, 2022, and that Eric Silagy, President & CEO of Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), will serve as Chairman of the meeting along with his Japan co-chair, Mr. Masaaki Tsuya, External Advisor, Bridgestone Corporation. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis and SEUS/Japan Announce Florida as Host State for 44th Annual Joint Meeting
MONAT Gratitude has awarded local Tallahassee nonprofit TeenPreneur Foundation, Inc. with a $20,000 grant, part of MONAT’s $1 million pledge to close achievement gaps in underserved communities around the world. [Read more…] about MONAT Gratitude Awards Grant to Tallahassee Nonprofit to Close Education Achievement Gaps
What trends should consumers, Realtors® and policymakers watch for when it comes to Florida real estate over the next year? [Read more…] about Florida Realtors® Real Estate Trends: What’s Driving Buyer Demand in Florida?
Connected Commerce Council (3C) Executive Director Rob Retzlaff released the following statement regarding the ongoing Senate Judiciary Committee’s debate of the American Innovation and Choice Online Act: [Read more…] about Statement from the Connected Commerce Council, on Behalf of 15,000 Small Business Members, Criticizing the Senate Judiciary’s Passage of the American Innovation and Choice Online Act
