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FL’s Key Industries

Bring Your Expertise to Mesh With Ours

When you think of working in Florida, the first thing that comes to mind might be theme parks and hospitality rather than high-tech. However, we think you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the diversity of industries in Florida. Working in Florida’s major industries means joining some of the biggest movers and shakers across clean energy, information technology and advanced manufacturing.

The Sunshine State is an attractive place for employers to establish themselves. Job opportunities continue to grow thanks to a pro-business climate, low taxes and supportive regional and community organizations like CareerSource Florida and Employ Florida. Florida is also one of the best states in America for new job growth and is home to the nation’s top economy.

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Keep up-to-date with news and happenings in Florida.
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Florida

Florida is Home to America’s No. 2 Workforce

Workers keep flooding into the Sunshine State, meeting the robust demand from America’s most dynamic economy. But the biggest workforce story in Florida in 2024 is the improvement in its workforce development programs.
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Florida Named No. 2 State to Live In

Florida is the second-best state to live in, boasting one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country, along with the sixth-most job opportunities per capita. It also has the seventh-lowest tax rates and the sixth-highest median household income growth, making it a great place to build and grow wealth.
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Economy

Florida is No. 5 on CNBC Best Business States Rankings

Florida jumped three spots to No. 5 in CNBC’s 2024 rankings of America’s Top States for Business. The Sunshine state has the No. 1 economy in the nation and is ranked second in workforce and access to capital. Learn more about the rankings and how Florida stacks up.
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aerospace

Innovative, next generation advanced manufacturing R&D institute establishing in Pensacola

LIFT, a national advanced materials manufacturing innovation institute, has selected Pensacola to establish its latest technology accelerator and talent development showcase facility.
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