Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD), Blind Services, and Vocational Rehabilitation recognized six businesses today with an Exceptional Employer Award. [Read more…] about Six Exceptional Employers Honored
Leaders
Exceptional Employers to be Recognized
Celebrating Disability Employment Awareness Month
The Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD), Blind Services, and Vocational Rehabilitation will host the 15th annual Exceptional Employer Awards on October 14 at 10 a.m. [Read more…] about Exceptional Employers to be Recognized
President Donald Trump to Address The Economic Club of Florida
President Donald J. Trump will address The Economic Club of Florida tomorrow, October 14, 2020, at 11am in a virtual livestreaming discussion of economic issues that will feature a gathering of Club members participating in-person via a projection screen system at The Governors Club downtown. [Read more…] about President Donald Trump to Address The Economic Club of Florida
CCEF Names Florida 2020 Clean Energy Champions
State and local leaders honored for commitment to clean energy future
Conservatives for a Clean Energy Future (CCEF), a national nonprofit focused on advancing state-based clean energy policy solutions, today announced Florida State Representatives Vance Aloupis (R – District 115) and Chris Sprowls (R – District 65) have been recognized as 2020 Clean Energy Champions. [Read more…] about CCEF Names Florida 2020 Clean Energy Champions
Two years after Hurricane Michael, signs of recovery in Florida panhandle but much more work to do
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Rebuild 850 calls for continued investment in region struck by one of the
biggest and most devastating storms ever to make landfall in North America
Even as Hurricane Delta bears down on the Gulf region two years after Hurricane Michael made landfall as one of the most powerful and devastating storms to ever hit the continental U.S., advocates for the Florida Panhandle say the region’s recovery is far from over – and continued attention and investment are sorely needed. [Read more…] about Two years after Hurricane Michael, signs of recovery in Florida panhandle but much more work to do
Public Power Crews Headed to Louisiana to Assist with Power Restoration Efforts Following Hurricane Delta
With Hurricane Delta expected to make landfall this weekend, the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) has coordinated with its members to send mutual aid to assist with power restoration efforts in Louisiana. [Read more…] about Public Power Crews Headed to Louisiana to Assist with Power Restoration Efforts Following Hurricane Delta
FAMU Doubles COVID-19 Testing Capabilities by Joining Thermo Fisher Scientific Initiative for Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Florida A&M University (FAMU) will expand its COVID-19 testing capabilities two-fold as the latest academic institution that joins a growing list of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) benefiting from Thermo Fisher Scientific’s $25 million donation of diagnostic equipment, test kits and related supplies. [Read more…] about FAMU Doubles COVID-19 Testing Capabilities by Joining Thermo Fisher Scientific Initiative for Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Health advocates and COVID-19 victims call on Gov. DeSantis to rethink reopening
Web conference on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020
WHAT: Health advocates and Floridians who have lost loved ones to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) will hold a virtual media conference and vigil to commemorate a national week of mourning for the more than 200,000 Americans who have died from this deadly virus. [Read more…] about Health advocates and COVID-19 victims call on Gov. DeSantis to rethink reopening
Scientific Peer Review of Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs’ Autism Research Program for the Department of Defense
The Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs’ (CDMRP), Autism Research Program (ARP) consumer advocate Susan Kabot recently participated in the evaluation of research applications submitted to the ARP. [Read more…] about Scientific Peer Review of Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs’ Autism Research Program for the Department of Defense
FMEA Highlights Energy Efficiency Tips During National Public Power Week
With an increased number of people working remotely and distance learning in their homes due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) is recognizing Public Power Week (Oct. 4 – 10) by offering energy saving tips on its social media platforms. [Read more…] about FMEA Highlights Energy Efficiency Tips During National Public Power Week
