Watch the 2010 Florida Jobs Summit Live!
Jan 15, 2010
Wekiwa Room Coverage
9:15 - 10:05 am - Leveraging Existing Resources to Create Sustainable Jobs
Moderator: Rep. Dean Cannon
Panelists: Jim Zingale, Economist and Former Department of Revenue Secretary; John Martin, Martin & Associates; MaryEllen Elia, Hillsborough County Public Schools Superintendent; Lars Houmann, Florida Hospital
10:10 - 11:00 am - Strengthening Florida’s Traditional Economic Pillars
Moderator: Rep. Dean Cannon
Panelists: Charles Bronson, Commissioner of Agriculture; Rich Templin, AFL-CIO; Anthony Connelly, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts; Paul Thompson, Florida Home Builders Association; Rick Harper, Haas Center - University of West Florida
11:05 - 11:55 am - Getting the Workforce Ready to Work
Moderator: Rep. Dean Cannon
Panelists: Belinda Keiser, Workforce Florida & Keiser University; Eduardo Padron, Miami-Dade College; Jackie Pons, Leon County Public Schools Superintendent; Miguel Fuentes, Florida Carpenters Regional Council; Colleen Englert, Florida Ready to Work
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Notes from Senator Mike
07/07/2010 - Read Sen. Haridopolos’ Letter to US Sen. Bill NelsonWith record unemployment, Floridians have had their problems compounded by the coming bill for health care “reform,” the absence of support for a space program that employs thousands, and the federal government’s slow response to the economic impacts of the oil spill. Florida deserves better.
