May 25, 2013

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A Word From the Publisher

Lynda Keever | 10/1/2007


Lynda Keever

Welcome to Business Florida 2008, Florida’s official business opportunity guide.

Published by Florida Trend’s Custom Publishing Division in partnership with Enterprise Florida and the Florida Economic Development Council, Business Florida contains the information you need to evaluate Florida’s outstanding advantages. Inside the print edition of Business Florida, you’ll also find Research Florida, a special report showcasing the cutting-edge research activities under way at our state’s colleges and universities.

Every region of Florida has a unique story to tell, and all are eager to help new and expanding businesses prosper. I encourage you to read the success stories of companies that are already enjoying the innovations and incentives Florida has to offer and discover the wealth of opportunities awaiting you here.

Tags: North Central, Business Services, Business Florida

Florida Business News

  • State releases FCAT scores

    The scores released today are the first wave of marks expected from the 2013 administration of the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test and the state's new end-of-course exams.

  • Three Florida beaches make Dr. Beach Top 10 list for 2013

    The smile of Dr. Beach still shines on the Sunshine State as three Florida beaches made his annual Top 10 beaches in the U.S. list.

  • U.S. weather-watcher satellite fails just before hurricane season

    A key satellite positioned to track severe weather in the eastern United States has failed, just as the 2013 Atlantic hurricane season is about to start.

    FRIDAY PREVIEW:
    Coming next week to FloridaTrend.com:

    • Florida Icon: C.C. 'Doc' Dockey - The businessman tells us: "I've learned that both political parties in Florida do better running and building than they do governing."
    • CEO Sounding Board - Florida CEOs talk about a recent settlement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
    • Bearing Down in Jacksonville - Chinese company HCH targets north Florida for distribution.
    • Florida Life - Surfing spots in the Sunshine State.

Florida Trend Video Pick

Summertime at Florida's theme parks
Summertime at Florida's theme parks

A Brief look at Florida's theme parks' upcoming attractions opening this summer.

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Apart from remembering and honoring the men and women who lost their lives in military service, do you have any plans for the extended Memorial Day weekend?

  • Yep! Taking a trip, barbecuing, or shopping, with friends and/or family! Can't Wait!
  • Sure, I definitely intend to spend time with loved ones, but I'll be keeping it very low-key.
  • Nah, just gonna take it easy...
  • I'm not taking Monday off...Too much work to be done!

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