Your Chamber at Work at the Statewide Level

In addition to local advocacy, your Chamber stays closely connected to statewide economic and policy conversations that directly affect businesses here at home.

Chamber leadership participated in the Florida Chamber Legislative Fly In, a two day conference focused on Florida’s economic outlook, policy landscape, workforce trends, housing, insurance, and growth planning.

We heard directly from state leaders including the House Speaker, Senate President, Florida Cabinet members, and Governor DeSantis. The Governor shared that Florida’s GDP has reached $1.5 trillion, making it larger than Spain’s economy and one of the fastest growing economies in the world. He also discussed ongoing Everglades restoration efforts and potential conversations around property tax reform.

The Florida Chamber shared insights from the Florida 2030 Blueprint, which aims to make Florida a top ten global economy by 2030. Florida is currently ranked fifteenth worldwide and fourth in the United States, with strong performance in business startups, job growth, higher education, manufacturing, and workforce migration.

Economists from the University of Central Florida and industry leaders across real estate, tourism, healthcare, energy, manufacturing, and finance provided a realistic but steady outlook for 2026. While growth is expected to slow slightly, Florida continues to outperform national trends, with a strong labor market, continued population growth, and long term demand across key industries.

Why does this matter to our members? Because policy decisions, workforce trends, housing availability, and economic conditions at the state level shape the business environment right here in Delray Beach. Staying informed allows your Chamber to advocate smarter, plan ahead, and support businesses more effectively.

👉 Click here to view the Florida 2030 Blueprint Halftime Report