The No. 1 state for talent attraction
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The No. 1 state for higher education
Florida First Sites
From South Florida to the Panhandle, you'll find more than 25,000 acres of industrial space, featuring vetted properties and the development resources needed to make your site selection process straightforward.
Community Profiles
Still getting to know Florida? Check out our community profiles to learn about our quality of life and for helpful demographic information and metrics.
Major Employers
Major industries such as aerospace, manufacturing, logistics and clean energy find fertile ground in Florida. Its infrastructure provides easy access to the world from Miami to Pensacola, and deep-water ports along both coasts and railroad systems that can transport products across the USA.
Transportation Logistics
Florida’s transportation and business infrastructure is a cornerstone of Florida’s thriving economy, offering unparalleled access to key markets both domestically and internationally.
Power
FPL's infrastructure is built to support high-demand facilities with the consistent, dependable power that data center operations require. Our strategic investments in infrastructure, storm hardening and advanced grid technology help keep power flowing even during extreme weather events.
Workforce
With a growing workforce of more than 11 million, the No. 1 higher education system in the U.S. and nearly 100 innovative colleges and technical schools, Florida provides the talent that businesses across all industries need.
Foreign Direct Investment
Florida's strategic location, world-class infrastructure and pro-business climate make it an easy choice for foreign-owned companies. With a skilled talent pipeline and direct access to over customers globally, Florida’s economy fuels innovation and global commerce.
Tax Exemptions
If the state charges your business a sales tax on your electric bill, you may qualify for tax exemptions to save you money. Discover Florida’s low tax burden.
The Florida Difference
As a top state for business, it is unsurprising that venture capital firms, startups and new businesses flock to Florida. Throughout the U.S., from Georgia to Nevada and Oklahoma to Utah, Florida stands out as one of the most business-friendly states. Florida provides advantageous initiatives and incentives for business owners designed to spur economic growth, maintain outstanding infrastructure and feed healthy workforce competition. Florida also ranks at the top for supreme livability, including attainable housing and healthcare costs. Compared to American states with equitable populations, such as California, New York or Texas, Florida has the lowest corporate income tax and the lowest cost of living. Comparing state rankings for doing business, like Colorado, North Carolina, and Washington, Florida has been the only contender at the top of the list for decades. Whether you own a small business or are expanding your company’s footprint, consider doing business in the state of Florida.
Top State for Talent Attraction
Best Tax Climate in the Southeast
First in the Nation for Higher Education
2nd on the Best State for Business List
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