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FloridaCommerce retweeted
Under @POTUS, @USDOL is supporting Job Creators who invest in American Workers through Registered Apprenticeships with up to $6,000 in incentive funding per apprentice.
Today in Florida, @Sonderling47 announced that applications are now open for nearly $200 MILLION in nationwide funding to expand Registered Apprenticeships in 6 critical industries, including $40 MILLION for @FLACommerce to lead the Shipbuilding and Defense Industrial Base Apprenticeship Incentive Fund.
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➡️ Was your job impacted by Hurricane Isaias?
Disaster Unemployment Assistance is now available for eligible residents in eight Florida counties. Apply today by calling 1-800-385-3920 or visit FloridaJobs.org
FloridaCommerce retweeted
On Friday, @POTUS announced a $40 MILLION grant for @FLACommerce to lead the Shipbuilding and Defense Industrial Base Apprenticeship Incentive Fund – part of the @USDOL’s nearly $200 MILLION investment nationwide in apprenticeship incentives.
Today, I was proud to join @RepBrianMast, @EducationFL Commissioner @HenmackIII, and @FLACommerce Deputy Secretary of Economic Development Jason Mahon to officially open applications for our Pay-for-Performance Incentive Payments Program.
Through this program, eligible apprenticeship sponsors nationwide can receive up to $6,000 PER NEW APPRENTICE – helping us reach President Trump's goal of ONE MILLION new apprentices nationwide.
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FloridaCommerce retweeted
ICYMI: @FLACommerce Announces Disaster Unemployment Assistance is Available to Floridians Impacted by Hurricane #Isaias
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Residents & businesses in Bay, Escambia, Gulf, Holmes, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Walton & Washington Counties can submit a claim at FloridaJobs.org.
For available recovery resources, visit: FloridaDisaster.org/Updates.
FloridaCommerce Announces Disaster Unemployment Assistance is Available to Floridians Impacted by Hurricane Isaias >> bit.ly/4imqwSQ
FloridaCommerce retweeted
WATCH: @Sonderling47 joins @RepBrianMast, @EducationFL Commissioner @HenmackIII, and @FLACommerce Deputy Secretary of Economic Development Jason Mahon to highlight @USDOL’s Pay-for-Performance Incentive Payments Program, which includes $40 MILLION in grants to Florida⤵️
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FloridaCommerce retweeted
In 1914, thousands gathered on the shores of Tampa Bay to witness Tony Jannus make history with the world’s first commercial airline flight. Today at the same site, we celebrated the first flights of “flying cars” in Florida—electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft retracing Jannus’ historic route.
Today’s flight event, which featured three types of eVTOL aircraft, was part of a series of demonstrations through the FAA’s Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Integration Pilot Program. I’m proud of Florida’s leading role in this national program and the years of preparation that brought us here. We’ve made infrastructure investments, enacted innovation-friendly policies, and worked hard to usher in a new era of transportation here in the Sunshine State.
Florida has long been a staging ground for the future. Today’s historic AAM flights have proven that Florida remains on the cutting edge of transportation innovation.
FloridaCommerce retweeted
This morning, history was made in Tampa Bay with Florida’s first Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) electric aircraft demonstration flights. From the first commercial airline flight over Tampa Bay in 1914, to today’s AAM demonstrations along that same historic route, Florida has long been a launchpad for new ideas that shape the future of transportation.
I’m proud that Florida is a place where groundbreaking transportation technologies can be developed and deployed. Thanks to strategic investments, education partnerships, and policies that promote innovation, we’re ensuring that Florida continues to lead the way in aviation and aerospace.
The Utility Relocation Reimbursement Grant Program is open!
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Yesterday, Deputy Secretary of Economic Development and Chief Manufacturing Officer Jason Mahon joined the @FLChamber to unveil the winner of the Florida Chamber’s second annual Coolest Thing Made in Florida Competition! Congratulations @Arthrex!
Today, Deputy Secretary of Economic Development and Chief Manufacturing Officer Jason Mahon spoke at the Florida Trucking Association’s Fall Round Up, highlighting the state’s recent manufacturing wins and how, under @GovRonDeSantis’ leadership, Florida is on pace to be a top 5 manufacturing state by 2030.
FloridaCommerce retweeted
Florida has secured a Major Disaster Declaration for Hurricane Isaias, authorizing Individual Assistance for eight counties: Bay, Escambia, Gulf, Holmes, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Walton, and Washington.
This assistance provides critical federal resources to impacted Floridians for housing, home repairs, and other disaster-related needs. Residents can apply at DisasterAssistance.gov.
This follows the previous approval of Public Assistance for 15 counties to support emergency work and the repair or replacement of disaster-damaged facilities.
We will continue working with our federal partners to ensure impacted Floridians and communities receive the assistance they need to recover as quickly as possible.
🚨Did your business sustain damage as a result of Hurricane Isaias? Let us know!
Report damage and economic losses through the Business Damage Assessment Survey today. >> FloridaDisaster.biz
This morning, @FLACommerce Chief of Staff Adam Callaway and @CareerSourceFL President and CEO Adrienne Johnston sat down for a fireside chat at @FLChamber’s 2026 Future of Florida Forum. Gathering with leaders in the private sector, education, and workforce as well as elected officials, the pair discussed Florida’s economic future, Target Industry growth and workforce priorities—including the $40 million awarded to FloridaCommerce by @USDOL earlier this year to support the upcoming Pay for Performance Apprenticeship Grant program.
If your business experienced damage from Hurricane Isaias, report your damages and economic losses through the Business Damage Assessment Survey today >> FloridaDisaster.biz
🗣️ If your business experienced damage from Hurricane Isaias, report your damages and economic losses through the Business Damage Assessment Survey today >> FloridaDisaster.biz
🚨Did your business sustain damage as a result of Hurricane Isaias? Let us know!
Report damage and economic losses through the Business Damage Assessment Survey today. >> FloridaDisaster.biz
Good luck to Tampa Bay @RaysBaseball as they head into the first game of the @MLB 2026 World Series!
Florida is the Baseball state! Baseball generates more than $300 million in economic impact annually.
On Tuesday, at the 2026 Florida Veterans Workforce Summit, @FLACommerce Office of Military and Defense Director Col. Terry McCaffrey (Ret.) led a session on Florida’s Military and Defense Programs: How Florida is Set Up To Be the Most Military Friendly State in the Country. Highlighting the roles of the Florida Defense Alliance, the Florida Defense Support Commission and the state’s defense grant programs, he emphasized the vital role veterans play in strengthening Florida’s military and defense-related industries—supporting Florida’s 21 military installations, three combatant commands and our national security.
