Public Policy
To advance positive change for our community, the Council works closely with each branch of Florida’s state government as well as many federal government leaders and officials. We also work in coalitions with othe private organizations to champion these causes. Our work product includes in-depth reports, position statements, and policy letters all geared toward keeping elected leaders and policymakers informed on important issues impacting Florida’s business community
Education & Talent Development
A Modern Workforce
The Florida Council of 100 is committed to educating and training the next generation of workers and ensuring that all employees in our state have access to the skills and resources necessary to compete in the 21st Century Economy.
To achieve these goals, we work closely with Florida’s public and private education leaders and institutions to develop programs and pursue policies to raise standards and achieve results for students of all ages.
Rigor Gap
Study
A detailed study released by the Florida Council of 100 in 2020 showing a substantial “rigor gap” between the grades received by Florida high school students and their mastery of the content required to pass pivotal courses.
Among other things, the data provide a clear sign that Florida must do more to align efforts on student growth by helping students and families in real time, particularly in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Rigor Gap
Study
A detailed study released by the Florida Council of 100 in 2020 showing a substantial “rigor gap” between the grades received by Florida high school students and their mastery of the content required to pass pivotal courses.
Among other things, the data provide a clear sign that Florida must do more to align efforts on student growth by helping students and families in real time, particularly in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Releases & Publications
Economic Competitiveness
A Competitive Economy
The members of the Florida Council of 100 are companies that do business, employ workers, and pay taxes in our state. Our goal is to make sure Florida remains a great place to own and operate a business and encourage more companies and entrepreneurs to invest in our state and its people.
Toward those ends, we advocate for policies at the state and federal level – from taxes to trade to health care and beyond – that will grow Florida’s economy, boost investment and businesses expansion, and create more good paying jobs for the people in our state.
Project Sunrise
The Florida Council of 100 established Project Sunrise to collaborate with key partners and stakeholders and provide recommendations to the governor and the Florida Legislature on policies that will promote economic competitiveness and improve Florida’s business climate.
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Project Sunrise
The Florida Council of 100 established Project Sunrise to collaborate with key partners and stakeholders and provide recommendations to the governor and the Florida Legislature on policies that will promote economic competitiveness and improve Florida’s business climate.
Releases & Publications
Quality of Life
Quality of Life
For All Floridians
The Florida Council of 100 is committed to enhancing the overall well-being of Floridians as our state grows and prospers. Long-time pillars of our economy such as the environment and health care must be strengthened in ways that benefit all Floridians and improve their quality of life.
To achieve these goals, we work with public officials – at the state and federal levels – to develop policies that uplift our communities and provide for the general welfare.
Report on Water Supply
The Florida Council of 100 created a task force to study water management issues and problems in Florida. The task force has conducted research, examined Florida’s statutes, surveyed our members and key state and local water management players to obtain feedback about Florida’s water management structure, examined other state’s water management structures, such as California, Hawaii, Rhode Island, and Texas, and conducted interviews with water experts around the state.
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Report on Water Supply
The Florida Council of 100 created a task force to study water management issues and problems in Florida. The task force has conducted research, examined Florida’s statutes, surveyed our members and key state and local water management players to obtain feedback about Florida’s water management structure, examined other state’s water management structures, such as California, Hawaii, Rhode Island, and Texas, and conducted interviews with water experts around the state.
