Moving the Needle on the Six Pillars Driving Florida’s Economy
As we work to grow Florida from the 15th to the 10th largest economy in the world by 2030, it is important to unite the Florida business community for good around the 39 goals outlined in the Florida Chamber Foundation’s Florida 2030 Blueprint’s Six Pillars Framework. This long-term strategic plan is designed to help move the needle on securing Florida’s future as a viable competitor with the BEST education and workforce talent, jobs and diversified economy, infrastructure poised for smart growth and development, business climate, civics and governance system, and quality of life.
The Florida Chamber Foundation would like to acknowledge the businesses that have stepped up as 2030 Goal Leaders to lead the charge on ensuring the right things keep happening in Florida to solidify Florida’s position as a top 10 global competitor.
Click each pillar below to access goal updates from our 2030 Goal Leaders.
Join a Six Pillars Caucus Group
Driving long-term solutions requires coordinating Florida’s 67 counties, from the Panhandle to the Keys, under free-enterprise principles that will propel Florida’s growth. The Florida 2030 Blueprint’s Six Pillars Framework highlights the six key factors that will drive Florida’s future economy and help communities, agencies and organizations speak with one unified voice.
The Florida Chamber Foundation continues to be the catalyst for positive change providing the future-focused research to help businesses succeed in an ever-changing operational climate, but securing Florida’s future ultimately requires a unified front consisting of business and community leaders like you. Join a Florida Chamber Foundation Six Pillars Caucus Group, built around the work needed to develop future-focused solutions to the issues that matter to our Florida. From the Early Learning and Workforce caucuses to the Innovation and Health & Wellness caucuses and more, discover the educational benefits of the Six Pillars Caucus System program. As a member of one of our caucuses, you will be kept in the know on caucus-specific issues and will be invited to attend Florida Chamber Foundation events, such as webinars and solution summits, to connect with like-minded business leaders on the matters that will secure Florida’s future.
Click here to join a Six Pillars Caucus Group.
2030 Resources
Goal Leader Updates
2030 Goal Leader Update: Rural county share of Florida gross domestic product doubles
2030 Goals in Focus: Top state for gross domestic product and top quartile most diversified state economy Rural county share of Florida gross domestic product doubles 100% of regional economic
2030 Goal Leader Update: Top state for gross domestic product and top quartile most diversified state economy
2030 Goals in Focus: Top state for gross domestic product and top quartile most diversified state economy Rural county share of Florida gross domestic product doubles 100% of regional economic
2030 Goal Leader Update: 100% of Florida residents have access to high-speed communications connectivity
Now more than ever, Florida, America, and the rest of the world are connecting virtually. While over 95% of Floridians have access to high-speed broadband, not everyone is able to
2030 Goal Leader Update: Top 3 state for research and development funding and patents issued
Despite the effects of COVID-19, Florida remains the 4th largest global competitor, and the technology job market continues to prosper. Florida is currently ranked 5th for net technology Jobs added
2030 Goal Leader Update: Top 3 state for venture capital investments
Florida is now 8th in the country for total amounts of Venture Capital deployed in 2020. Although we have improved significantly year-over-year for Q1 2021, we ranked only 10th throughout
2030 Goal Leader Update: #1 state for business starts
We are proud to announce that Florida is leading the nation in new business starts with 495,251 business applications; this is 58,521 more than California in second place, 111,133 more