FloridaBusiness

Doing Business in Florida Florida is considered the “gateway” to the Americas and has long been in the forefront of globalizing its economy and Brazil is its number one trading partner. Tourism tends to be the first sector one thinks of as Florida’s key industry, and it is a strong element of the economy. However, there are many other high-tech industries taking the lead in the growing Florida markets. Among them are: aviation and aerospace, health and bio-medical, information technology and optoelectronics. Some of the advantages of conducting international trade in Florida are the availability and accessibility of transportation through quality roads, ports and airports in addition to a solid infrastructure in the state. The state aims to develop new clean industry that guarantees a consistent quality of life for its local communities.

[|Enterprise Florida]
Offers international business data and statistics through its Knowledge Center. Information includes trade statistics, foreign direct investment levels and other relevant data to highlight Florida’s international opportunities. Also provides a “Roadmap for Florida’s Future”. This is a 5-year strategic plan for economic development including key objectives to diversify the state’s business environment to convert Florida into an economic leader in the 21st century.

[|Association of bi-national chambers of commerce in Florida]

Metro Orlando
//[|Business Florida 2002]// divides Florida into nine regions summarizing their unique characteristics and providing regional statistics:

Northwest: [] [|www.floridasgreatnorthwest.com]

North Central: [] [|www.originalflorida.org]

Northeast: [] [|http://www.northfloridachamber.com/]

Tampa Bay Region: [] []

Mid-Florida: [] [|http://www.orlandomeetinginfo.com/]

Space Coast/East Central: [] [|http://www.eflorida.com/FloridasRegionsSubpage.aspx?id=258]

Treasure Coast: []

Southwest: [] [|http://www.chamber-swflorida.com/]

Southeast: [] [|http://www.sefcc.com/]

U.S. Census Data Florida []

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