Audio Clips from the New Cornerstone Revisited Release

Bob Hudson: Overview of the Foundation and the Report (Listen)

Susan Story: Florida’s Transition Into the Leading State of the 21st Century (Listen)

Marshall Criser III: Overview of New Cornerstone Vision & Recommendations (Listen)

Tony Carvajal: Detailed Review of Key Data (Listen to Part 1 and Part 2)

Mark Wilson: Strategies for the Future of Florida (Listen)

Q & A:  Questions from Media to the Presenters (Listen)

Florida is Uniquely Positioned
to be the Leading State
of the 21st Century.

The New Cornerstone Revisited report concludes that Florida’s long-term prospects remain strong due to continued in-migration of new residents, its position as a hub for hemispheric trade and investment, and a burgeoning high-tech sector. The report cites a number of encouraging economic indicators for Florida.

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Foundation's
News Release

A Groundbreaking Report

“The Florida Chamber Foundation is proud to
 make this groundbreaking report available to
 the people of Florida and to our state’s decision
makers.  The report provides a roadmap for our
leaders and lays out a clear vision for the
future of Florida, its economy and its people.”

- Marshall M. Criser III
Research Chair of the Florida Chamber Foundation
and President of AT&T Florida

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New Cornerstone
Executive Briefing PowerPoint
Presentation

One Vision for
Florida's Future:
Key Strategies for
Moving Forward

•	Remember- our economy is in transition
•	Build on New Cornerstone’s vision of being THE leading state in the 21st century and a strong global competitor.
•	Expand horizon to 2020 and beyond to provide input to statewide and regional visioning activities
•	Maintain emphasis on economic diversification and innovation & track emerging trends
•	Launch statewide indicators dashboard and design strategy to encourage Florida’s transition  into an innovation economy

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for the 2003
New Cornerstone
Report

New Cornerstone: 
Foundations for Florida's
21st Century Economy (2003)

In 2003, the New Cornerstone initiative built upon previous studies to point toward a new direction for Florida in the “new economy” of the 21st century. The study produced the following:

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news, downloads and more.

Florida Chamber Foundation
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