May 22, 2013
Business Florida
Tampa Bay - On the Move
Easy access and exceptional quality of life draw diversity of companies to vibrant Tampa Bay.
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Published on 9/21/2010
South Central - Centered for Business
South Central Florida capitalizes on ease of access and green energy technologies for business success.
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Southwest - Partnerships Mean Success
Collaboration brings innovation, investment and expanding businesses to Southwest Florida.
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Southeast - Taking Center Court
Southeast Florida profits from right combination of tourism, trade, technology and team sports.
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Northwest - Growing Strong
Entrepreneurs find solid support, right sites and plenty of room for expansion in Northwest Florida.
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North Central - Collaborating for Progress
Public and private sectors combine forces to spur economic growth in North Central Florida.
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Northeast - Connecting to the World
Northeast Florida offers international companies the right mix of amenities and global connections.
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East Central/Space Coast - Broadening Appeal
Technology, innovation and entrepreneurship add economic strength to this dynamic region.
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8. Business-Friendly Government
Florida has a pro-business, pro-technology agenda for policy-making and business climate improvement. Thanks to the interactive website www.MyFlorida.com, many business-oriented functions of state and local government are easily accessible online....
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9. Partnerships
More than any other state, Florida's economic development goals and initiatives have been created and embraced as a statewide vision. Enterprise Florida Inc. (EFI), the state's public-private partnership for economic...
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10. Visionary Development
While many states today struggle to maintain the status quo, Florida's economic engine keeps moving forward. To put Florida's size and momentum into focus, consider this: If Florida was a...
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State Map and Region Statistics
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Business Florida - Florida Trend. This is an interactive map of Florida showing regions, including key demographics.
Sources: US Census Bureau; Sales &...
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5. Business Climate
Florida consistently ranks among the nation's best states for business and entrepreneurs because of its pro-business fiscal policies and targeted financial incentives that promote innovation. Consider these advantages:
Competitive cost:...
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6. Multi-modal Connections
From Florida, you can reach the world — and beyond. With its state-of-the-art multi-modal transportation infrastructure, one of the most advanced telecommunications networks in the world and emphasis on energy...
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7. Quality of Life
Florida's reputation as a great vacation destination brought 80.9 million visitors to the state in 2009. We know from experience that many of them will come back — not just...
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1. A Leader in Innovation
Florida’s innovators are preserving fragile ocean ecosystems, “growing” oil at algae farms and making discoveries through virtual simulation.
Florida’s legacy of innovation is long-standing and well documented.
Today, researchers at...
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2. Global Hub
Miami is a focal
point for Western
Hemisphere trade. [Photo: Visit Florida]
Its prime geographic location and economic and political stability put Florida at the center of trade and finance...
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3. Workforce Talent
Florida's workforce — 9 million strong and 4th largest in the U.S. — is one of the nation's best qualified and most culturally diverse. No Floridian lives more than 50...
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4. Entrepreneurial Environment
Claire Evans found financing help for her eco-friendly building materials firm in
Clermont through a Small Business Development Center.
Small business owners and entrepreneurs find plenty to like about Florida....
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