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| 9/24/2008

Florida’s economy is built on innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit that is engrained into the DNA of every business owner. The Sunshine State’s pro-business agenda, strong technology base and large and diverse workforce provide unique business advantages for many growing, innovative companies from all over the United States and the world.

Charlie Crist

As the champion for economic development for Florida, I am committed to continuing our state’s pursuit of innovation as the foundation for our future. Fostering industries such as clean technologies and energy solutions, furthering trade and investment, pursuing principles of sustainable growth and developing a pool of world-class talent are some of the priorities that will ensure Florida’s continuing global competitiveness.

Growing Florida’s high-technology industries is key to staying competitive in the global economy. I am confident that with Florida’s superior business climate, spirit of entrepreneurship and industry leadership, we can build a future where the State is as well recognized for its innovation advantages as for its sunshine.

I encourage you to learn more about the boundless opportunities our state has to offer, and I hope that you will join us in making Florida one of the most vibrant business communities in the world.

Yours very truly,

Charlie Crist
Governor

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