WNZF Highlights Chamber Economic Analysis
What does the latest unemployment report reveal about Flagler County’s economic health, and what are business leaders saying? Chamber President & CEO Greg Blose spoke with WNZF’s Morning News about….
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Flagler Schools Unveils $80m Plan for 1/2 Cent Sales Tax Renewal
At this evening’s Board of County Commissioners meeting, Flagler Schools Superintendent Cathy Mittelstadt unveiled the school district’s $80 million plan for the proposed renewal of the voter-approved Half Cent Sales….
Grand Opening Event: Carpenter Homes
Business community leaders and residents are urged to help the Chamber welcome Carpenter Homes’ as they host their Grand Opening on Friday, June 24, beginning at 4p, at their New….
Who’s In, Who’s Out? Flagler/Palm Coast Election Races Set
Qualifying to appear on the 2022 ballot has come to an end, which means we now know who will appear on the ballot in all races. Here’s a comprehensive overview….
Flagler County Unemployment Rate Increases to 2.8%
May 2022’s slight increase, mixed signals have locals questioning economy Despite more than 500 locals finding jobs last month, Flagler County’s unemployment rate increased, as May 2022’s 2.8% rate was….
Chamber Supports Flagler Pride Festival
The Palm Coast-Flagler Regional Chamber was one of many supporters present at the Flagler Pride Festival this past weekend. Kristy Dunn, the Chamber’s Director of Marketing & Membership spoke during….
Flagler County 3rd Grade Reading Scores Decline, Again
For the second time in as many years, Flagler County’s 3rd grade reading scores declined, this time to its lowest level since 2016. According to the most recently released data….
2022 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday
Local company reminds everyone to take advantage of savings when buying disaster supplies. Hurricane season is less than a week away. In advance of the 2022 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax….
Flagler Housing Price Correction Not Likely
An analysis by CoreLogic, published by Forbes Magazine, shows that Florida residents should NOT expect a price correction (downwards) in housing prices. In fact, it’s the opposite, as an increase….
Jobs/Economy: Chamber Featured on WNZF NewsRadio
Chamber President & CEO Greg Blose was featured on WNZF NewsRadio because of the latest unemployment report, which showed Flagler County at a record-low 2.6% unemployment rate. Listen to the….
Flagler County Unemployment Rate Continues Decline
April 2022’s 2.6% Rate Flies in the Face of Recession Signals Flagler County’s unemployment rate continued its rapid decent, declining to 2.6% in April 2022, down from 3.0% the previous….
Junior Chamber Featured on Local News
Junior Chamber President (and FPC Senior) Bryan Soudrain was featured on WNZF NewsRadio’s morning news broadcast on May 10, 2022. In the below audio clip, Bryan discusses how the Junior….
Gov. DeSantis Signs VISIT FLORIDA Extension
Governor Ron DeSantis recently signed SB 434, a PCF Chamber-backed bill that would extend VISIT FLORIDA in statute through October 1, 2028. This bill brings much needed certainty to the….
Prepare Now for Hurricane Season
Local company urges preparation, strengthening of your home this hurricane season Hurricane season is fast approaching. During National Hurricane Preparedness Week (May 1-7, 2022), Bunnell-based hurricane shutter company, Smart Guard….
Flagler County Boasts Lowest Unemployment Rate in Over a Decade
March 2022’s 2.9% rate lowest since 2005 Flagler County’s unemployment rate plummeted another half-percent in March 2022, declining from 3.4% (February 2022) to 2.9%. This is the second consecutive month….
Chamber Analyzes Feb 2022 Job Data on WNZF NewsRadio
Chamber President and CEO Greg Blosé was featured on WNZF NewsRadio regarding Flagler County’s 3.4% unemployment rate. Listen to the Chamber’s analysis on WNZF NewsRadio below…
Flagler County’s Feb ’22 Unemployment Rate Declines
Flagler County’s unemployment rate declined to 3.4%, an improvement of 0.5% from last month, according to the latest data release from the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO). The number….
BOCC Approves School Impact Fee Increase
The Flagler County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) found extraordinary circumstances exist and unanimously approved a school impact fee increase to $5,450 for single-family homes, $1,360 for multi-family homes and….
Flagler County’s Unemployment Rate Increases to 3.9% in January ‘21
Seasonal Workforce decline, moderate job loss drive change Flagler County’s unemployment rate in January 2022 was 3.9%, an 0.8% increase from the revised 3.1% December 2021 report, based on the….
VIDEO: Future of Flagler Forum on 2/23
The Palm Coast Flagler Regional Chamber hosted local government executives and business leaders to discuss the future of Flagler County at the Future of Flagler Forum on February 23rd, 2022,….
Flagler County Hosts First Public Strategic Planning Session
What are the big picture issues that Flagler County residents believe need to be addressed? That’s one of the big questions being asked by Herb Marlowe, the moderator of Flagler….
AUDIO: First Hour of Future of Flagler Forum
Click below to listen to the first hour of the Chamber’s two-hour long Future of Flagler Forum, presented by Smart Technologies and sponsored by TECO. This portion of the event….
BOCC Tables School Impact Fee Increase, Again
The Flagler Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) have voted unanimously to table the increase of Flagler County School Impact Fees for a second time at this evening’s meeting. Previously, the….
County Commissioners Meet to Discuss Strategic Plan Putting “Flagler First”
The Flagler County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) met in a workshop this afternoon to provide leadership and engage in the strategic planning process for the county. Although strategic planning….
AskFlagler Features Chamber President on Podcast
Local news outlet AskFlagler.com recently welcomed Chamber President and CEO Greg Blose to discuss what the Chamber is doing for businesses and the community at-large and what is the future….
Flagler School Board Approves Revised Impact Fee, BOCC Next to Review
The Flagler School Board held a special meeting this evening to review and adjust their proposed school impact fee increase. The revised school impact fee proposal, unanimously approved by the….
Junior Chamber President Speaks @ PC City Council Meeting
Bryan Soudrain, the student leader and President of the Junior Chamber of Commerce, attended and spoke at the February 1, 2022, Palm Coast City Council Meeting. Bryan shared the JCC’s….
WNZF NewsRadio Highlights Junior Chamber’s Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Event
Community leaders, students and others will gather on Wednesday, February 16 from 6-8p at the Palm Coast Community Center for a forum on Youth Substance Abuse Prevention. This event is….
The Changing Face of Healthcare in Flagler County
Healthcare continues to rapidly evolve as a discipline on a global scale, and providers of health care are transforming themselves to become more patient-centric, community conscious and service focused. Click….
Flagler County’s Unemployment Rate Reaches 23-Month Low
Workforce decline, moderate job growth highlight reasons for rate drop Flagler County’s unemployment rate declined from 4.1% in November 2021 to 3.8% in December 2021, according to the latest data….
The Chamber’s Monthly Unemployment Analysis Featured on WNZF NewsRadio
Flagler County’s unemployment rate continued it’s recent decline to 3.8% in December of 2021. The Chamber remains cautiously optimistic about the state of Flagler County’s economy. Listen to the full….
2022 Florida Legislative Update – Week 2
COVID Liability for Healthcare Providers (Chamber Supports) Last week, the Florida Senate passed SB 7014, related to COVID-19 claims against health care providers, by a vote of 22-13 (Senator Hutson supported). Last….
Agencies Get Creative To Solve Healthcare Worker Shortage
A tight labor market and low workforce participation rates – leaving many businesses scrambling to hire workers – are hallmarks of the economic landscape of the pandemic era. And no….
Mental Health Facility Opens in Flagler
Flagler County is regularly criticized for its lack of mental health services for residents. Enter SMA Healthcare, Flagler Health+ and Flagler County, who have all partnered to celebrate the opening….
Healthy Growth: New Medical Investments Create New Opportunities 
EVOLVE Magazine has featured Flagler Health+ in its most recent issue because of their investment in Flagler County. “…I look forward to further expanding that relationship,” said Flagler Health+ President….
School Impact Fees Delayed Until March 2022
At today’s Flagler County Board of County Commissioners meeting, County Administrator Heidi Petito shared an update that Superintendent of Schools, Kathy Mittelstadt, has asked for a 60-days extension (to the….
2022 Florida Legislative Session Kicks Off Tuesday
All eyes will be on lawmakers in Tallahassee on Tuesday when the 2022 Florida Legislative Session officially begins. The 60-day session will end on March 11, 2022. Many media reports….
Chamber President Recaps 2021 on WNZF NewsRadio
A Flagler County economic overview of 2021 was provided on WNZF’s Free For All Friday by Greg Blose, President & CEO of the Palm Coast-Flagler Regional Chamber. Listen below for….
Flagler County’s Unemployment Rate Improves 3 Straight Months
“At 4.1%, county continues to outshine pre-pandemic low of 4.5%” Flagler County’s unemployment rate declined to 4.1% in November 2021, according to the latest data release from the Florida Department….
Flagler County Reasonably Increases Impact Fees
After an initial study justifying a total of $6,500 in new and increased impact fees. The Flagler County Board of County Commissioners today, by a 4-1 vote (Dance dissenting) approved….
13 Flagler County Small Business Leaders Awarded Scholarships
In conjunction with CareerSource Flagler/Volusia, the Palm Coast-Flagler Regional Chamber of Commerce kicked off a three-phase small business program designed to help Flagler County small businesses strengthen and grow. Phase….
WNZF NewsRadio Highlights Public-Private Partnership for Broadband Expansion
Flagler County is forging ahead with a public-private partnership with Charter Communications to expand broadband internet connectivity to Western Flagler County. Chamber President Greg Blose shared his thoughts on why….
WNZF NewsRadio: “More Good News” for Flagler County Job Growth
Flagler County’s unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.4% in October 2021. Chamber President & CEO Greg Blose shares his analysis on WNZF NewsRadio (click below to listen): View the Chamber’s….
Flagler County Creates 245 Jobs, Unemployment at 4.4%
Flagler County’s unemployment rate remained at 4.4%, according to the latest data release from the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity. This is the second consecutive month that Flagler’s unemployment rate….
Charter Communication, Flagler County Work Together to Expand Broadband to Western Flagler
For several months, a group community stakeholders, including Charter Communications and the Chamber, have been working together to identify ways to help extend broadband services to residents in Western Flagler….
TABLE IT: School Impact Fee Paused for 60 Days
Flagler Schools and the School Board failed to convince the Board of County Commissioners that “exceptional circumstances” exist that support doubling the School Impact Fee to over $7,000 per newly-built….
WNZF: Flagler’s Economic Outlook on the Right Track
Flagler County has finally recovered the jobs lost during the COVID-19 pandemic. WNZF NewsRadio recently shared the Chamber’s perspective on the latest job growth numbers (click video below to hear….
Flagler County Creates 300+ Jobs in September 2021
4.4% Unemployment Rate is Lowest in Flagler Since Pandemic Started Flagler County has officially recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least from a job’s perspective. According to today’s data release….
Chamber Launches Small Business Program
First Phase: Identify 10 Small Business Owners That Want to Grow/Strengthen Their Flagler County Business If you own a small business, home-based business or are an entrepreneur that wants to….
County Commissioners Appoint Heidi Petito as Permanent County Administrator
Interim no more. The Flagler County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) voted to appoint Heidi Petito as the permanent Flagler County Administrator via a 5-0 vote today at their County….