AIF Releases Recommendations at Job Summit
Updated February 3rd!!!
Agriculture, construction and tourism have been the traditional
underpinnings of Florida’s 20th Century economy and they
continue to be today. While globalization and technology have
set the tone for the 21st Century and it is important to think in
the long term about transitioning to a Knowledge Economy, we
cannot accomplish that in the short term. As we cast a vision
for the future, we must keep our focus on the here and now
to ensure we have the stable economic foundation...read more...
“The comprehensive ‘Jobs for Florida’ legislative package laid out today by Sen. Don Gaetz and his committee is exactly the kind of action we need from our leaders right now. With nearly 12 out of every 100 Floridians unemployed, our state’s focus needs to be on finding a way to getting a paycheck back in these folks’ hands and doing all we can to help the employers that will put them back work. That’s the priority of Associated Industries of Florida and one on which we will be focused during this upcoming session,” said Barney T. Bishop III...
Government is full of people who have never run a business, turned a profit, or met a payroll. And that’s why Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) exists...
Find out AIF President & CEO,
Barney Bishop's, take on issues
facing Florida's business community. 
