Legislative Manufacturing Summit

Legislative Manufacturing Summit
with Senator Jack Latvala and
Representative Kathleen Peters

Please confirm your attendance by registering here.

Wednesday, February 25
2-4 PM

St Petersburg College
Clearwater Campus ES 104
2465 Drew Street

2:00: Opening Remarks by Senator Latvala and Rep. Peters

2:15: Manufacturing Legislative Proposal Lightning Round (3 minutes per topic)

• Sales tax exemption on manufacturing machinery and equipment (Mfg)
• Sales tax exemption on commercial leases and rents (Mfg)
• Communications services tax (DOE)
• Manufacturing training funds
• • QRT (CareerSource Florida)
  • Advanced Manufacturing (CareerSource Florida)
  • Teacher scholarships (CareerSource Florida
  • MAF Center for Advanced Manufacturing Excellence (TBD)
• Export Assistance (EFI)
• Incentive Funds (EFI)
• Industry certifications, career academies, articulation agreements FDOE
• Other manufacturing bills proposed – Rep. Peters

3:00: Roundtable Discussion on Manufacturing Legislative Issues (Facilitated by Collaborative Labs at St. Pete College)

4:00: Adjourn and Optional Tour of Collaborative Center for Emerging Technologies

For questions or to RSVP, please contact Rep. Peters’ office at 727-341-7385 or Colleen.Hartman@myfloridahouse.gov