Florida Relocation Guide

Looking for the right place to move or expand your business? Look no further than Florida. Few states can match Florida’s unique combination of advantages, which include: a top-flight workforce, ready proximity to global markets, a business climate that encourages innovation and a quality of life that is second to none. Companies of varying sizes and many industry sectors that have found success in the Sunshine State were once in your shoes — wanting to relocate or expand but not certain of where to go. In the end, they said “Yes!” to Florida, and now they’re eager to tell you the reasons why. So read on to learn from their experience, then make your own right choice. Say “Yes!” to Florida and be ready to share a success story of your own. Business Climate Infrastructure Market Opportunities Global Access Workforce Quality of Life

Success Stories: At the sectors listed below, you’ll find companies who said “yes” to Florida -- and learn why you should too. Aviation & Aerospace Defense & Homeland Security Manufacturing Finance & Professional Services Life Sciences Logistics & Distribution Information Technology Corporate Headquarters Clean Technology		MORE IN BUSINESS FLORIDA: Economic Development Contacts Business Incubators Venture Capital Firms Florida-Based Public Companies Florida-Based Private Companies RESOURCES: Business Development Supporters Florida companies committed to business development and experienced in providing solutions for your business needs. ENTERPRISE FLORIDA: eFlorida.com Location Assistance Form Florida Export Directory R&D Resources Business Florida is an official publication of Enterprise Florida. WELCOME MESSAGES: "Join Us!" A message from • Governor Rick Scott • Gray Swoope, Secretary of Commerce • Jesse Panuccio, Executive Director of Florida's Department of Economic Opportunity • Chris Hart IV, President and CEO of Workforce Florida • Opportunity Partners of Business Florida Andy Corty, Business Florida's Publisher
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Florida At a Glance State Map and Regional Statistics THE REGIONS  Northeast Jacksonville, Palatka, Palm Coast, Ponte Vedra, St. Augustine  North Central Alachua, Gainesville, Jasper, Lake City, Ocala, Perry  Northwest Fort Walton Beach, Panama City, Pensacola, Tallahassee  East Central Cocoa, Daytona Beach, Kissimmee, Lake Mary, Melbourne, Orlando, Titusville  Tampa Bay Bradenton, Clearwater, Lakeland, North Port, Sarasota, St. Petersburg, Tampa  South Central Lake Placid, Moore Haven, Okeechobee, Sebring  Southwest Estero, Fort Myers, Naples, Punta Gorda  Southeast Fort Lauderdale, Jupiter, Key West, Miami, Port St. Lucie, Stuart, Vero Beach, West Palm Beach
SPECIAL REPORT on Research and Innovation in Florida From unlocking the mysteries of HIV to developing cutting-edge methods to reduce stroke-related brain damage, Florida researchers are taking on some of the world’s toughest challenges. In many cases, they’re also transforming their discoveries into successful business ventures that are helping to transform Florida’s economy. » Go to Research Florida