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The initiative will put the Florida Chamber’s poverty, literacy and inclusion efforts under one roof.

'The world has changed': The scrambled new politics of the minimum wage Alex Seitz-Wald © Provided by NBC News WASHINGTON — Bernie Sanders, Josh Hawley and Amazon don't often find themselves on the same side of an issue. But years of stagnant wages that have failed to keep up with living costs and the political realignment spurred by Donald Trump are bringing together more than just Sanders, the independent senator from Vermont; Hawley, the Republican senator from Missouri; and Amazon, one of America's biggest businesses. The politics of the minimum wage have been scramble...

One bit of good news, particularly for those two industries, Parrish said, is that as the United States and the rest of the world begin to emerge from the coronavirus pandemic in the coming months, Florida's status as a vacation mecca will return. Parrish told his audience of business, civic and political leaders, many of whom attended the conference remotely via digital channels, that there is "tons and tons of pent-up demand for travel ... ." But Northwest Florida hasn't necessarily been hit as hard as other parts of the state that depend significantly on tourist-related jobs, Parrish add...

Jacki Dezelski A few weeks ago the Manatee Chamber hosted a presentation by Dr. Jerry Parrish, the Florida Chamber Foundation's chief economist, to share important economic data with business leaders. Dr. Parrish shared insightful research and statistics that provided a helpful lens through which to view our economic recovery. While there are still challenges to overcome, I believe we are well-positioned to capitalize on progress across several fronts. Manatee County’s unemployment rate has been tracking lower than the state average. Overall, Florida gained more high-wage jobs than the U.S...