Combine a growing consumer market, an expanding pool of talent, a supportive government and a strong asset base, and Florida assures companies long-term success. The energy in the state is palpable, and it shows up in nearly every measure, every indicator. So, in an era when businesses must remain innovative to succeed, locate where innovation thrives - Florida. Innovation Hub of the Americas.

Combine a growing consumer market, an expanding pool of talent, a supportive government and a strong asset base, and Florida assures companies long-term success. The energy in the state is palpable, and it shows up in nearly every measure, every indicator. So, in an era when businesses must remain innovative to succeed, locate where innovation thrives - Florida. Innovation Hub of the Americas.^®

Florida businesses continue to blossom through the support of strong research & development efforts and technology transfer. Florida Government, industry and academia have converged to create partnerships that will continue to advance Florida’s technology leadership and workforce talent.

Whether your organization needs to move products, services or data, doing business in Florida provides ready worldwide connectivity. Florida is known as the global gateway for international commerce.

Florida also offers an environment conducive to the entrepreneurial spirit. Numerous venture capital firms, angel investors, technology incubators, research parks and strong university research programs help fuel business development and expansion.

While Florida businesses enjoy a stable tax structure, exceptional incentives and efficient state & local governments, the people of Florida also benefit from no state personal income tax, a strong educational system, affordable housing and an enviable quality of life.

Florida Facts:

Compared with the other U.S. states, Florida:

• Is the nation's 4th most populous state (Census, 2006)
• Has the 4th largest labor force, and the 7th lowest unemployment rate (BLS, 2006)
• Has the 4th highest number of business establishments (BLS, 2005)
• Has the 4th largest Gross State Product, making it the 8th largest economy in the western hemisphere, and the 19th largest economy in the world (BEA, 2006)
• Ranks 4th in total employment in high-tech industries (AeA Cyberstates, 2006)
• Is the 9th largest producer of exported goods (WISER, 2003)
• Is the 9th largest recipient of Foreign Direct Investment (BEA,2003)

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