The good news is: You are not alone. By the end of 2020, the U.S. would process a record 4.4 million new business applications to be quickly followed by a record 5.4 million new business applications in 2021. And through it all, Florida remained at the forefront. Between January 2021 and 2022, the Sunshine State accounted for 683,680 of all new business applications filed nationwide, soundly beating its nearest competitors.
Your guide covering the documents and registrations required by the Florida Division of Corporations.
- Feds should protect Big Cypress National Preserve from future oil exploration, advocates urge
National park advocates are publicly urging federal environment officials to invoke a rarely used veto to protect Florida’s Big Cypress National Preserve from future oil exploration.
- Why this cannabis industry CEO says it’s better to buy than build in Florida
The Florida market is a difficult landscape for cannabis companies to navigate. Securing quality real estate is a challenge because of a negative stigma against cannabis.
- New Merlin CEO’s outlook: ‘Florida is a winner’
Scott M. O'Neil, new CEO of Merlin Entertainment Group, imagines 'many more exciting enhancements, upgrades, additions' in Florida. The company operates Legoland Florida, Peppa Pig Theme Park, Madame Tussauds, Sea Life Aquariums and more.
- JAX Chamber names Jackie Rowland overall Small Business Leader of the Year
The Russell Rowland Inc. engineering firm she started grew from no clients into a million-dollar company in less than five years.
- St. Petersburg rubber business moving HQ to Clearwater
Goodyear Rubber Products, not to be confused with the national chain Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, has been based in St. Petersburg for 75 years.
