Military and Defense

1 in Every 13 Floridians is a Veteran

Florida is one of the most veteran-friendly states in the nation, with almost 1.5 million veterans calling it home. According…

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Education

STEM Jobs Account for 1 in 4 Job Openings in Florida

In today’s technology-driven world, the global economy is becoming increasingly reliant on the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics…

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Insurance Reform and Competition

Florida’s 2004-05 Hurricane Seasons Caused More Than $70 Billion in Damage?

When Hurricane Sandy struck the Mid-Atlantic region three years ago, the estimated loss in business activity totaled $19.9 billion. Imagine the effect on Florida’s economy…

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Military and Defense

Nearly 10 Percent of Florida’s GDP is Tied to the Military Economy

Florida’s military and defense industry is a key driver in the state’s economic growth, resulting in an estimated $73 billion impact and…

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Education

Did You Know 5.7 Million Children are Expected to Live in Florida by 2030?

The number of Floridians under the age of 18 is projected to grow to 5.7 million by 2030, a 58.2…

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International Trade and Ports

Did You Know 95 Percent of the World’s Consumers Live Outside the United States?

As the gateway to the Americas, Florida is in a prime position to capitalize on trade opportunities with international consumers.…

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Small Business Issues

2 out of 3 Jobs in Florida Come from Small Business

What do Publix Supermarkets, AutoNation and Darden Restaurants have in common? They’re all Fortune 500 companies that started as Florida…

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Uncategorized

Did You Know in 2030, 1/3 of Florida’s Current Workforce Will be Retired or Planning to Retire?

Over the next 15 years, more than 2 million Floridians will celebrate their 65th birthday- about 700 every day- and…

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Uncategorized

Did You Know that Florida’s Population Could Increase to Nearly 26 Million by 2030?

At the highest estimate, Florida’s population is projected to increase by 6 million people for a total population of nearly…

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Education

1.3 Million Florida Children Under Age 6 Will Be Part of the Workforce in 2030

Career and college readiness efforts frequently focus on ensuring high school students have the skills needed to succeed in postsecondary…

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International Trade and Ports

Did You Know Florida is the 7th Largest Exporter of State-Origin Products?

The impact Florida’s international relationships have on our economy cannot be denied. As the seventh largest exporter of state-origin products,…

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Marketing Florida’s Business Climate

Florida Ranks 2nd in the Nation for Best Business Climate

In 2007, with unemployment skyrocketing and visitation rates plummeting, a Wall Street Journal headlined asked: “Is Florida Over?” But Florida’s turnaround…

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Did You Know: Florida is 17th Most Innovative State in the Nation

Did you know, Florida is ranked 17th in the nation for innovation and entrepreneurship? As Florida continues to expand its innovation…

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Tourism

Did You Know: In 2014 More Than 97 Million Visitors Came to Florida

Florida has seen four years in a row of record tourism as millions of visitors come to enjoy our beaches,…

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Small Business Issues

Florida Has The 4th Highest Cell Phone Tax Rate In The U.S.

With more and more Americans choosing to live without landline phones, cell phone plans and the tax revenues they generate…

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