Welcome from Florida Trend

I hope that you find our Business Florida 2026 Opportunity Guide a helpful introduction to the depth and diversity of Florida’s business community.

Florida’s story is one of entrepreneurship, innovation and resiliency. In a growing, dynamic state of nearly 24 million residents, a continuous increase in population of nearly 300,000 annually and GDP pushing $1.76 trillion, there is no better place to call home for you and your business. Florida is the state for business: no state personal income tax, no income tax on corporations or limited partnerships or subchapter S-corporations, no state-level property tax assessments and no property tax on business inventories.

Among one of Florida’s 67 counties you will surely find your perfect match to start, expand or relocate your business. Florida delivers one of the top-ranked public university and college systems, strong and competitive private universities and colleges, innovative workforce education initiatives, a flourishing business economy, ongoing investments in reducing regulation and preserving our environment. Florida is working hard to ensure its success as a model for economic prosperity.

We welcome you to explore — from coast to coast — the endless business opportunities across Florida.

David Denor
President and Publisher,
Florida Trend