DOING BUSINESS IN FLORIDA
Your Information Resource Highway to Florida’s Economy
Following just behind California, Texas and New York, Florida’s economy ranks 4th largest in the United States. Florida is the third most populated in the country. Major industries include; agriculture, tourism, aerospace and aviation, manufacturing, and life sciences.
The Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral is a huge part of of our aviation and aerospace industry as well as over 1,700 other companies in the sunshine state who specialize in aviation travel and research. Aerospace and Aviation contributes billions to Florida’s economy.
Florida is ranked second in the states for pharmaceutical manufacturing, medical manufacturing and biomedical research companies. We are the core for life sciences including; geological and marine research as well as housing over 45,000 healthcare facilities in Florida.
Florida Agriculture & Farming
Agriculture is a leading resource in Florida’s economy. Florida has played a huge role in growing citrus dating back to the mid 1800s. Fun Fact: Did you know that 80% of the oranges and fruits from the United States are grown in Florida. Additionally, the sunshine state is also a major producer of hay, tobacco, sugarcane, cotton, watermelons and a variety of vegetables including; tomatoes, corn, soybeans and peanuts. Employing over 2 million residents, the agriculture industry contributes more than $100 billion each year to Florida’s economy. Read more
Business Services
There are over 3 million companies in the state of Florida with roughly 98% of them being small businesses. We proudly promote companies in the sunshine state who specialize in helping business owners succeed. From small mom and pops to franchises and corporate headquarters, together, we all create Florida’s economic growth. In our business services section you’ll find a list of companies such as; accountants and payroll services, banking and finance, print shops, office furniture, commercial insurance, web designers, lawyers, and janitorial services. Read more
Industrial & Commercial
From manufacturing to logistics, and commercial industries in the sunshine state including; paving contractors, welding, sheet metal, fabrication, packaging, assembly plants, heavy equipment, and lift stations, Florida’s manufacturing industry plays a major role in our economy, Our manufacturing industry produces a wide variety of goods each year. Florida is ranked among the top 10 states in the United States for manufacturing. We house over 20,000 manufacturing companies with more than 370,000 employees. Read more
Tourism continues to play a huge part of the Florida economy.
Visiting Florida & Tourism
Thanks to our year round sunshine and warm weather, Florida is one of the world’s most popular travel destinations. Our state is jam packed with things to do, attractions and family fun adventures. The 1,350 miles of shoreline, and 30,000 lakes bring in water enthusiasts from all over the world. Some of the most popular outdoor activities include; boating, fishing, and golf. Walt Disney World, Universal Studios and Busch Gardens also play a huge role in Florida’s economy. Over a hundred million tourists visit Florida from all over the world each and every year. Welcome to the Sunshine State.
Shop Local… Shop All About the Sunshine State!
Fun Fact: Publix, headquartered in Lakeland remains the largest company with over 190,000 employees. For those of you who are unaware, Publix is known for it’s exceptionally clean grocery stores, quality products and friendly faces. It all started in 1930 when George W. Jenkins resigned from Piggly Wiggly to start his own grocery store. It’s a pretty good read if you’d like to learn more.
But Publix isn’t the only company in Florida to brag about...
There are over three million companies operating a business in the state of Florida. Advertising, as we all know, is imperative for every successful company to succeed. The Florida Business Directory, created by Elite Advertising & Design, LLC offers affordable annual memberships to support the local communities throughout the sunshine state. Our commitment, since 2007 has remained the same. To create a lifetime working relationship with Florida business owners while promoting their services to their targeted market. We work closely with employers and staff members to ensure they are receiving the best ROI for their money. When working with EAD, you will quickly see the passion we have for helping the local business succeed. Do our part to support the Florida economy.