For Immediate Release
Tuesday, June 29, 2023
Contact
Sarah Bascom, sarah@bascomllc.com, 850.294.6636
Kristen Grissom, kgrissom@bascomllc.com, 850.814.9454
Tallahassee, Fla. – The Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) today announced it has endorsed Republican Candidate Erika Booth in the special election for Florida House District 35.
“Through her experience as a long-time educator and a school board member, Erika Booth has proven that she is a powerful voice for her community and an effective education reform advocate,” said AIF President and CEO Brewster Bevis. “For businesses to succeed and our economy to thrive, Florida must have a skilled workforce, and creating and maintaining that workforce begins by providing high-quality educational opportunities. Erika will no doubt fight to ensure Florida’s education system is meeting the needs of our students and preparing them for brighter futures. AIF is proud to endorse her campaign.”
“As the leading advocate for Florida’s business community, AIF has been an important voice in helping to reform our state’s education system to provide greater access and choice for families and improve outcomes for students,” said Booth. “It is an honor to receive their endorsement and I look forward to working with them to continue to improve Florida’s workforce through education.”
Known as “The Voice of Florida Business” in the Sunshine State, Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) has represented the principles of prosperity and free enterprise before the three branches of state government since 1920. A voluntary association of diversified businesses, AIF was created to foster an economic climate in Florida conducive to the growth, development, and welfare of industry and business and the people of the state.
For more information on AIF, please visit AIF.com and follow @VoiceofFLBiz.
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