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.

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.

If your business experienced damage from Hurricane Isaias, report your damages and economic losses through the Business Damage Assessment Survey today >> FloridaDisaster.biz

Was your business impacted by Hurricane Isaias? Explore short-term, interest-free financing through Florida's Emergency Bridge Loan Program >> FloridaJobs.org/DisasterReco…

At Quantum Beach 2026 in West Palm Beach, Deputy Secretary of Economic Development Jason Mahon joined government officials, researchers, investment leaders, founders and students to discuss Florida’s growing quantum ecosystem. Conversations focused on workforce development, quantum innovation and strengthening relationships between government, private sector and academia. Poised to be a leader in quantum technologies, Florida remains committed to being a hub for current and future quantum advancements.

Financial assistance may be available to businesses impacted by Hurricane Isaias. Explore short-term, interest-free financing through Florida's Emergency Bridge Loan Program >> FloridaJobs.org/DisasterReco…

Did Hurricane Isaias cause damage or economic losses to your business? Report it now through the Business Damage Assessment Survey >> FloridaDisaster.biz

🚨Has Hurricane Isaias impacted your business? Florida’s Emergency Bridge Loan Program offers short-term, interest-free financing to help eligible businesses recover >> FloridaJobs.org/DisasterReco…

ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis Announces More Than $4.5 Million Approved for Florida Small Businesses Through the Emergency Bridge Loan Program Within 10 Days Following Hurricane Isaias >> bit.ly/3VXfieC

As the Panhandle recovers from Hurricane Isaias, we are helping businesses reopen safely and getting Floridians back to work. Thanks to the efforts of first responders, emergency management personnel, and state agency teams, many businesses in the region have already been able to start operating again and welcoming customers—including Jackacuda’s Seafood and Sushi in Destin.   Our efforts to help businesses reopen and restore the region’s economy are ongoing in the hardest-hit communities. So far, 236 Business Damage Assessment Surveys have been completed, and we have made available $10 million through the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program. These are short-term, zero-interest loans to help small business owners get the immediate cash flow they need to reopen while they wait for other funding, like insurance, to kick in. We’re committed to doing everything we can to help Panhandle communities get the assistance they need to get back on their feet. If you are a business owners or local resident affected by Hurricane Isaias, visit FloridaDisaster.org for more information on resources available to you.

ICYMI: Governor DeSantis Announces Temporary Sheltering and First Responder Assistance for Hurricane Isaias Survivors >> bit.ly/4BgjI0c

Governor DeSantis Highlights Successful Business Reopenings Since Hurricane Isaias nitter.siddz.com/i/broadcasts/1MJgNbmwZ…