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

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