#2 Florida
#7 in Taxation and Regulation
#23 in Workforce Quality
#9 in Living Environment
Right to Work? ✓
#7 in Taxation and Regulation
#23 in Workforce Quality
#9 in Living Environment
Right to Work? ✓
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Aviation/Aerospace, Cleantech, Corporate Headquarters, Financial & Professional Services, I.T., Lifesciences, Logistics/Distribution, Manufacturing
Carnival
CSX
Jabil Circuit
NextEra Energy
Office Depot
Tech Data
World Fuel Services
The Sunshine State cut taxes 50 times over the last five years, and got rid of 4,200 burdensome regulations.
The chambers of commerce for two of South Florida’s biggest business hubs—Miami and Ft. Lauderdale—are considering a merger that could help bridge economic gaps between them and improved business on both sides.
Florida’s job growth slowed down in March to 4.9%, below the national rate of 5%.
Florida’s top jobs recruiter, Bill Johnson of Enterprise Florida, stepped down after the legislature turned down his request for an additional $250 million for business incentives.
Enterprise Florida
Vacant
407-956-5600
800 North Magnolia Avenue, Suite 1100
Orlando, FL 32803
information@enterpriseflorida.com
https://www.enterpriseflorida.com/
“Florida is making significant investments in public school education and post-secondary colleges and universities. Gov. Scott has been a consistent advocate for business and job growth spurred through reduced regulation and taxes.”
“Conditions for businesses in Florida continue to improve. Statewide actions and investments have been strategic and far ranging. The state has aggressively moved ahead on key issues like re-building ports without waiting on federal support. They have also chipped away at nagging impediments to expansion and investments that were piled on through the years.”
“Florida is an awesome state with a pro-business, pro-jobs governor who really wants to grow your business and get out of the way of your success.”
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