In collaboration with the Colombian American Chamber of Commerce, State Senator Annette Taddeo (D-District 40), invites the Colombian-American community residing in Florida and their friends to participate in COLOMBIA DAY 2022. We will kick off this celebration with a welcome reception at the AC Hotel by Marriott on Tuesday, March 1st at 5:30 pm wh
Read MoreState of Florida, Israel Innovation Authority, and Israel-American Chamber of Commerce Sign Joint Declaration
Declaration expands cooperation in regards to innovative health care technologies. JERUSALEM, Israel – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis joined Enterprise Florida, Inc. (EFI), the Israel Innovation Authority, and the Israel-America Chamber of Commerce (AmCham Israel) as they signed a joint declaration to promote greater cooperation, strategic partnershi
Read MoreGovernor Ron DeSantis Announces Florida, Israel Aerospace Agreement
JERUSALEM, Israel – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced an agreement between Avenger Flight Group, LLC. (AFG), a Fort Lauderdale-based company, and EL AL Israel Airlines. At the Governor’s press conference in Israel, CEO and Founder of AFG Pedro Sors and Sr. Vice President of EL AL Airlines Marc Cavaliere held a signing ceremony to reconfirm the
Read MoreGovernor DeSantis Announces Award of $100 Million to Impacted Coastal Communities Through Hurricane Stormwater and Wastewater Assistance Grant Program
Funding will ensure stormwater and wastewater systems are able to be restored as quickly as possible to protect our communities and our environment TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Secretary Shawn Hamilton announced the award of $100 million in funding for local governments that
Read MoreGovernor Ron DeSantis Signs Enhanced Anti-Antisemitism and Anti-BDS Legislation in Israel
JERUSALEM, Israel – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis visited Israel as part of his international trade mission where he signed House Bill 269 to provide law enforcement agencies with new enforcement mechanisms to punish perpetrators of antisemitic incidents and those who target religious communities. By signing HB 269, Governor DeSantis has once again
Read MoreGovernor Ron DeSantis Meets with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu
All photos may be used courtesy of the Executive Office of the Governor. JERUSALEM, Israel– While on a historic trade mission, Governor Ron DeSantis met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Florida continues to have a strong relationship with Israel, both economically and culturally. Florida and Israel’s Economic Relationship Bilatera
Read MoreGovernor Ron DeSantis Announces Partnership Expansions with Innovative Health Care Company Insightec to Bring State-of-the-Art Cancer Treatment to Florida
JERUSALEM, Israel – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that innovative health care company Insightec will be expanding the Florida Brain State Program and providing access to a state-of-the-art brain technology already placed across Florida hospitals and universities for next generation cancer treatments in their breakthrough research trials. I
Read MoreGovernor Ron DeSantis Gives Remarks to Business Leaders in South Korea
SEOUL, South Korea – Governor Ron DeSantis met with business executives and delivered remarks on Florida’s economic partnership with South Korea while visiting on an international trade mission. South Korea is the Governor’s second country on the mission, following a visit to Japan. Watch the Governor’s remarks below: Video courtesy of the Office
Read MoreGovernor Ron DeSantis Signs MOU with LowCarbon Hydrogen Corporation in South Korea, Company Set to Break Ground on Clean Hydrogen Facility in Florida
SEOUL, South Korea — Governor Ron DeSantis today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with South Korea-based LowCarbon Hydrogen Corporation to create a research hub for clean hydrogen technology in Florida. The company plans to develop a clean hydrogen facility in Polk County, Florida, and is set to break ground in June 2023. The […] The po
Read MoreGovernor Ron DeSantis Meets with South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-Soo to Highlight the Business Relationship Between Florida and South Korea
SEOUL, South Korea – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis met with Prime Minister Han Duck-Soo of South Korea to highlight the growing business relationship between Florida and South Korea. The Governor and First Lady were joined by Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd and Florida Secretary of Commerce Laura DiBella. Florida and South Korea have a […] The
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