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AIF Supports WRDA for Florida's Economy

The Associated Industries of Florida applauded the passage of the Water Resources Development Act by Congress, which will positively impact several Florida ports. The WRDA bill includes dredging and infrastructure components that will boost economic growth and job development in Florida's manufacturing and transportation industries by allowing ports to accommodate larger ships. AIF supported these maritime and manufacturing efforts in Washington D.C. and thanks the efforts of Florida's congressional delegation for passing this bill that will benefit Florida's economy.

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AIF Supports WRDA for Florida's Economy

The Associated Industries of Florida applauded the passage of the Water Resources Development Act by Congress, which will positively impact several Florida ports. The WRDA bill includes dredging and infrastructure components that will boost economic growth and job development in Florida's manufacturing and transportation industries by allowing ports to accommodate larger ships. AIF supported these maritime and manufacturing efforts in Washington D.C. and thanks the efforts of Florida's congressional delegation for passing this bill that will benefit Florida's economy.

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For Immediate Release

Tuesday, May 20, 2014



Contact
Sarah Bascom, sarah@[Link], 850.294.6636
Kristen Bridges, kristen@[Link], 850.545.1917

AIF Applauds Passage of Water Resources Development Act by U.S. Congress
WRDA Bill to Create Positive Economic Growth & J ob Development for Florida

Tallahassee, Fla. The Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) today applauded the United States Congress,
with emphasis on efforts made by the Florida Congressional Delegation, for the passage of the Water Resources
Development Act (WRDA). WRDA, which includes dredging and infrastructure components, will positively
impact Florida ports, including Port Canaveral, Port Everglades, Port of Jacksonville and Port of Palm Beach.

With the passage of WRDA today by the U.S. Congress, Florida can expect to see a boost in economic growth
and job development by way of manufacturing and transportation industries looking to locate near our Florida
ports, said AIF President & CEO Tom Feeney. Along with Governor Rick Scott, AIF and its members have
been advocating to expand our ports capabilities to accommodate the super-sized ships and build more
manufacturing and transportation infrastructure as a result of the Panama Canal expansion.

As a state affiliate of the National Association of Manufacturers, AIF has supported these maritime and
manufacturing efforts in our nations Capitol, and we applaud the leadership efforts by Governor Scott,
Congresswoman Corrine Brown, Congresswoman Lois Frankel, Congressman John Mica, Congressman Steve
Southerland, and Congressman Dan Webster for seeing this good bill through the process. AIF supports
WRDA and encourages the U.S. Senate to pass this bill so that we can see the fruits of its labor in action here in
Florida.

Florida's water resources are a competitive advantage that we must continue to responsibly develop, said
Congressman Webster. Investing in our ports, harbors and other water infrastructure will expand our
economic footprint, create jobs and help us compete to be the crossroads of international trade following the
completed expansion of the Panama Canal. If you manufacture goods, import or export products, ship
containers or aggregates, retail consumer merchandise, or work in any of these industries, then this bill is for
you.

For more information on AIF, please visit [Link] and follow @VoiceofFLBiz.

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