Issues

  • Economic Development
    The Jacksonville Regional Chamber supports funding for incentives to attract new businesses and retain existing businesses on the First Coast.

    The Jacksonville Regional Chamber supports additional State funding for public safety in Duval County which is critical to our quality of life and local prosperity.

    The Jacksonville Regional Chamber supports re-evaluating the State's regulatory structure and the rising costs associated with economic development in Northeast Florida.
  • Energy and the Environment
    The Jacksonville Regional Chamber supports a comprehensive energy strategy that balances affordable, reliable and environmentally responsible energy policy.

    The Jacksonville Regional Chamber supports continued funding for the St. Johns River Lower Basin initiative to continue improving the river's water quality.
  • Insurance
    The Jacksonville Regional Chamber supports expanding options for small business owners to purchase affordable insurance related to healthcare, property/casualty, workers' compensation and unemployment compensation.
  • Military
    The Jacksonville Regional Chamber supports continued funding of the Florida Defense Program grants vital for the continuing growth and support of Northeast Florida's military bases.
  • Tax and Tax Regulation
    The Jacksonville Regional Chamber supports halting extraordinary property tax increases and the continued shifting of the property tax burden onto Jacksonville business and its customers.

    The Jacksonville Regional Chamber supports home rule authority of our local government to make responsible changes to our tax structure.

    The Chamber strongly supports the business sales tax exemptions codified in Florida Law. These exemptions are critical to the competitiveness of businesses in Florida. Further, the Chamber opposes repeal of these tax exemptions and opposes a constitutionally mandated review.
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