FLORIDA HOUSE WASHINGTON D C INC

To continue to develop partnerships and relationships with individuals, organizations and companies that will help us achieve our goals.

Each year we host multiple events throughout the state and in Washington, D.C. to introduce Florida House to Floridians. We cultivate partnerships with these individuals, corporations and universities to assist us in developing and implementing projects that encourage maintaining the goals and vision for Florida House for future generations, especially in the areas of hospitality, business, arts and culture and education, particularly civic education.

We track visitors, social media and contributions.<br/>We review programs for sustainability and action.

We have accomplished major repairs to Florida House but work remains to be done, particularly exterior drainage issues, painting the house inside and out, securing upper level floor joists, making the structure ADA compliant, installing new lighting, plumbing and technology and updating furnishings. Last year we hosted nine events throughout the state and many more at Florida House in Washington. At least 25 school groups came to the House, learning about two of the three branches of government visible from our windows (judicial and legislative). We also host interns and produce an Intern Seminar Series each summer for college-age students to broaden their understanding of Florida's role in the federal government. Florida House is the site for numerous meetings allowing Florida businesses to expand their reach. We host art exhibits by Florida artists that feature education, hospitality and business using themes like historic orange crate labels, Florida cowboys, the outdoors and state parks. We have also done the initial research for an app that connects Florida's past and future to sites in our nation's capital.