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Florida's economic development partners

| 11/9/2022

Florida’s economic development partners are allied and working toward the common goal of making your firm’s transition to a permanent home in Florida as worry-free as possible. A call to any one of these partners sets the wheels in motion.

Florida Department of Economic Opportunity

In collaboration with our partners, the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity’s mission is to assist the governor in advancing Florida’s economy by championing the state’s economic development vision and by administering state and federal programs and initiatives to fuel job creation in competitive communities, and promote economic resiliency.
(850) 245-7105floridajobs.org

FDEO

 

CareerSource Florida

The CareerSource Florida network connects employers with qualified, skilled talent and Floridians with employment and career development opportunities. Statewide, local workforce development boards and career centers strengthen local economies and build resiliency one business at a time. Whether your business needs help recruiting, hiring or training, contact CareerSource.
Find your local team online: careersourceflorida.com

CareerSource Florida

 

Space Florida

Space Florida was created to strengthen Florida’s position as a global leader in aerospace research, investment, exploration and commerce. As Florida’s aerospace and spaceport development authority, we are committed to attracting and expanding the next generation of space industry businesses.
(321) 730-5301 SpaceFlorida.gov

 

Space Florida

 

Florida Economic Development Council

The 180+ member organizations of the Florida Economic Development Council (FEDC) are comprised of public and private partnerships, city- and county-based economic development and workforce agencies that know their communities well. The FEDC helps prepare businesses to launch, expand or relocate and stands ready to help businesses establish connections, find the right site and settle in their perfect home in Florida.
(850) 212-1056FEDConline.org

 

Florida EDC

 

VISIT FLORIDA

VISIT FLORIDA, the state’s official tourism marketing corporation, serves as Florida’s official source for travel planning to visitors across the globe. VISIT FLORIDA is not a government agency, but rather a not-for-profit corporation created as a public/private partnership by the Florida Legislature in 1996.
(888) 735-2872visitflorida.com

 

Visit Florida

Florida EDC
(850)929-3479
Florida EDC
(850) 488-1234
Florida EDC
(850) 245-6000

 

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