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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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defense

Lockheed Martin Expands on Florida’s Space Coast

Lockheed Martin is breaking ground on an approximately 225,000 square foot facility in Titusville, Florida to produce components for the D5LE2 submarine-launched ballistic missile. The new facility expands Lockheed Martin’s presence in Florida’s Space Coast and is expected to add approximately 300 highly-skilled new jobs.
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Entrepreneur

Best & Worst States to Start a Business (2025)

Florida is the No. 1 state to start a business in 2025, according to a recent WalletHub study. In this study, WalletHub compared the 50 states across 25 key indicators of startup success to determine the most fertile grounds in which to launch and grow an enterprise.
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People walking through lobby of ECP airport in Northwest Florida
aviation

IAG Aero Group to join Bay County economy, create 500 jobs

More than 500 new jobs are around the corner in Bay County thanks to an economic development project that officials believe will have a “generational” impact. The project will include three components: a 140,000-square-foot logistics and distribution center slated for Lynn Haven, a 120,000-square-foot engine maintenance repair and overhaul facility slated for the Northwest Florida […]
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Artist rendering of new AURA AERO manufacturing facility on Florida's Space Coast.
aerospace

AURA AERO Inc. Selects Volusia County for Manufacturing and Assembly Plant in Florida

AURA AERO Inc., the French designer and manufacturer of next-generation aircraft, has announced its intent to build a 500,000-square-foot manufacturing and assembly plant in Volusia County at the Daytona Beach International Airport. The facility will create more than 1,000 high-paying jobs in the area.
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