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SOURCEBOOK ECONOMIC
& MARKET PROFILE 2022
Life. Less Taxing.
Greater Fort Lauderdale - the Perfect Climate for Business Success
TARGETED INDUSTRIES AVIATION
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CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
GLOBAL LOGISTICS
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LIFE SCIENCES
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FINANCIAL SERVICES
MARINE INDUSTRIES
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TECHNOLOGY
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BUILD YOUR BUSINESS IN THE COMMUNITY WITH EVERYTHING UNDER THE SUN.
CO R N E R S TO N E D O W N TO W N CO R A L S P R I N G S IT ’S HAPPENING!
$77,360
MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME
133,853
TOTAL POPULATION
37.4
MEDIAN AGE
5 3
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ACCESSIBLE AIRPORTS ACCESSIBLE HIGHWAYS
ACCESSIBLE SEAPORT
102,641
STRONG LABOR FORCE
35.4%
BACHELOR'S/GRAD/ PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
AAA BOND RATING BY STANDARD & POOR'S
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EVERYTHING UNDER THE SUN
Broward County HAS EVERYTHING A BUSINESS AND ITS EMPLOYEES NEED TO THRIVE
Broward County offers an exceptional lifestyle. We boast 23 miles of beaches, 300 miles of inland waterways, thousands of restaurants, a thriving arts and culture scene, top shopping, sports of all sorts, abundant lodging accommodations, and unique natural wonders from our vibrant coral reefs to the Everglades. Whether you're looking for a diverse and well educated workforce, business friendly government or easy access to major international markets and excellent infrastructure, Broward County should be at the top of your list for your next relocation or expansion project. For corporate relocation:
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ECONOMIC SOURCEBOOK & MARKET PROFILE
2022
ON THE COVER
TABLE OF CONTENTS 6
Why Greater Fort Lauderdale One of the nation’s most attractive locations for business relocation and expansion
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Business Climate An attractive environment for companies of all sizes Corporate Headquarters Discover the many companies located in Greater Fort Lauderdale Lifestyle An attractive lifestyle with outstanding quality of life for all ages Talent Hub Home of a diverse, skilled workforce Education Excellence at every level from pre-K through college
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Healthcare High quality medical, health and wellness services Aviation A soaring industry with a large skilled local workforce Life Sciences A thriving industry cluster including pharmaceutical manufacturing, R&D and medical devices Technology One of the nation’s strongest tech hubs with a long legacy of innovation International A strategic location for multinational businesses
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Real Estate Opportunities A dynamic commercial real estate marketplace Transportation & Infrastructure A solid foundation and connectivity for business growth Government A look at Broward County and its municipalities Business Assistance & Incentives Tax benefits and numerous other resources for business success Index Advertiser Index
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Greater Fort Lauderdale
Leading The Nation Greater Fort Lauderdale ranked #2 for best business climate by Business Facilities Magazine (mid-sized metro), July/August 2021 • #12 Best Place for Real Estate Investor Demand (PwC/ULI 2021) • Greater Fort Lauderdale ranked #1 metro for largest migration change for Software and IT workers (LinkedIn, 2020-2021) • South Florida ranks #8 in tech labor pool growth, according to CBRE (July BROWARD COUNTY/ GREATER FORT LAUDERDALE
2020) • CBRE named South Florida as one of the next ten tech markets to watch (Tech 30, 2020) • BCPS High Schools Named Among the Best High Schools in America by U.S. News & World Report (May 2021) • Greater Fort Lauderdale ranks 16th in the nation for Talent Attraction for counties with populations greater than 100,000 (Emsi, 2019) • The 10 Best U.S. Cities to Visit in 2019 (Smarter Travel)
• Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport ranked #3 of the best large airports in the country (Wall Street Journal, 2020) • Aspen Institute Recognized Broward College as a Finalist with Distinction in National Prize Competition (2021) • Greater Fort Lauderdale ranked as one of the top 10 markets where people are moving during the pandemic (LinkedIn Research, 2021) • Florida’s Higher Education System rated #1 in the U.S. (U.S. News and World Report, 2021) • Florida is the 2nd best state in the nation in which to do business according to Chief Executive magazine (2021)
ECONOMIC SOURCEBOOK & MARKET PROFILE
Bob Swindell President/CEO [email protected]
954-627-0131
Jack Bennings Director - Workforce Services [email protected]
954-627-0136
Liza Bongiovi Sr. Coordinator - Business Development [email protected]
954-627-0132
Gail Bulfin 954-627-0127 Sr. Vice President - Membership Development [email protected] David Coddington Sr. Vice President - Business Development [email protected]
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Peggy Doty CEO Council - Programs Coordinator [email protected]
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Ron Drew Executive Vice President [email protected]
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Maggie Gunther 954-627-0135 Vice President - Marketing & Communications [email protected] Todd Holt Vice President - Business Development [email protected]
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Joseph Hovancak 954-616-3085 Executive Director - The Prosperity Partnership [email protected] Helen Kulp Executive Assistant & Office Administrator [email protected]
954-627-0131
Pierre Taschereau Director - Business Development [email protected]
954-627-0128
Olga Torres Director - Business Intelligence [email protected]
954-640-7995
Luciano Todeschini Manager - The Prosperity Partnership [email protected]
954-524-3114
Brittany Tyler Manager - Education and Talent Attraction [email protected]
954-627-0126
Tracy Vertus Program Officer - Prosperity Broward [email protected]
954-524-3116
Tania Vinaixa Director - Membership Development [email protected]
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The 2021-2022 Economic Sourcebook and Market Profile is the official publication of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance, published annually by the South Florida Business Journal. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the prior written consent of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance. All contents copyright 2021. All rights reserved. Single copies may be obtained from the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance.
South Florida Business Journal is a publication of American City Business Journals, Inc. 120 West Morehead Street | Suite 400 | Charlotte, NC 28202 Whitney Shaw, President & CEO Ray Shaw, Chairman (1989-2009)
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A Message from the President & Chair Thank you for taking the time to learn more about Greater Fort Lauderdale, a dynamic community we love and call home. We invite you to explore this Economic Sourcebook and Market Profile, which highlights our community’s many business assets as a strategic location with an outstanding quality of life. In addition to a business-friendly climate, competitive tax structure and zero state personal income tax that we enjoy here, we embrace “Life. Less taxing” as a way of life and look forward to you joining us. Centrally located within Southeast Florida, one of the most vibrant business regions in the U.S., CEOs, site selectors and community leaders agree that Greater Fort Lauderdale / Broward County is a location of choice for companies from around the world. With more than 190 languages spoken, Greater Fort Lauderdale is a rich and welcoming tapestry of culture and diversity – where we welcome Everyone Under the Sun. Broward County is consistently rated as a top location for talent. Providing this talent pool are the large number of high-quality universities, colleges and trade academies within the region. We were ranked number one for tech talent migration during the pandemic by LinkedIn. With major industry clusters including aviation, technology, life sciences and headquarters, Greater Fort Lauderdale offers the perfect climate for a variety of companies – from startup to Fortune 500. More than 200 headquarters operations, including many Latin America and regional headquarters, are proud to call Broward County home. As the primary economic development organization for Broward County, the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance focuses on helping businesses create and retain high-wage jobs and working to attract capital investment in high-value targeted industries. In addition to bringing jobs to the region, we also work collaboratively with our many partners to develop more vibrant communities and to improve the quality of life for our area’s citizens as well as identify educational opportunities in high-wage industries, to help individuals succeed. The Alliance offers many services including assistance with business relocations and expansions; site selection; incentive programs; business intelligence; customized workforce training programs; and serving as a liaison for workforce development between educational institutions, CareerSource Broward and the business community. Over the past fifteen years, the Alliance, working with Broward County, CareerSource Broward and our local municipalities, helped businesses create or retain more than 40,000 direct jobs; a partnership estimated to have generated more than 79,000 Broward County jobs through direct, indirect and induced effects, resulting in $3 billion in annual personal income and $15.3 billion in annual economic impact, according to an independent study by the South Florida Regional Planning Council. Please call on the Alliance team as you look to expand or relocate your company or seek information regarding doing business in Greater Fort Lauderdale.
Bob Swindell President/CEO Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance
Bob Swindell
Sam Robbin
Sam Robbin FY 2020-2021 Chair of the Board Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance CEO, Carolina Aircraft Corp.
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WHY GREATER FORT LAUDERDALE
Your Platform for Success Greater Fort Lauderdale offers top talent, great location and low taxes
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saw Greater Fort Lauderdale as a positive or large pool of skilled professionals, an very positive potential location for a corporate inviting quality of life and one of the most headquarters. competitive tax climates U.S. and international in America make Greater Fort companies appreciate Greater Fort Lauderdale one of the world’s most Lauderdale’s strategic location and attractive business locations. convenient access to global markets, Greater Fort Lauderdale a multilingual and multicultural (metropolitan Broward County) professional workforce, and is home to more than 200 numerous education and workforce corporate and international Greater Fort training programs. Aviation, regional headquarters, including Lauderdale is technology, business, financial AutoNation, Chewy, Citrix, home to more than and professional services, life Hotwire Communications, JetBlue 200 corporate and sciences, manufacturing and other Travel Products, Kaplan Inc., Magic international regional knowledge-based companies Leap, Microsoft, Spirit Airlines headquarters benefit from the region’s large and and UKG. It is the geographic and growing pool of skilled, collegebusiness center of South Florida, educated workers. whose population of 6.1 million With a high quality of life, makes it the largest metropolitan including a wide array of housing region in the Southeast United choices, excellent schools, and States. year-round golf, boating and other A survey by consulting firm outdoor activities, Greater Fort Boyette Strategic Advisors for the Lauderdale offers an ideal location CEO Council of the Greater Fort for CEOs, mid-level executives, Lauderdale Alliance found that entrepreneurs and Millennials brokers/site location consultants to “work in the cloud and live in the sun.” It’s an have a very high perception of Greater Fort attractive region where life is less taxing – for many Lauderdale as a potential location for corporate reasons. headquarters. About 94 percent of respondents
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“Greater Fort Lauderdale is an ideal community to live, work and play.”
Sam Robbin
CEO, Carolina Aircraft Corp.
Key Business Advantages
Here are some of the top reasons major companies are choosing Greater Fort Lauderdale. • Low taxes and operating costs that support business success • A diverse multilingual, multicultural workforce continuously enhanced through the education of 300,000 college students each year • Experienced C-level executives, managers and supervisors • An inviting entrepreneurial business climate for new ventures • State-of-the-art telecommunications infrastructure, including one of the world’s few Network Access Points (NAP of the Americas) • A central location in the South Florida metropolitan statistical area (MSA) whose 6.1 million population is the largest in the Southeast • Easy access to domestic and international markets with three international airports, including convenient
Photo Courtesy of JM Family Enterprises, Inc.
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Sam Robbin - Photo Courtesy of Sam Robbin
service to Latin America, the Caribbean and Europe • Highly ranked public and private schools, colleges and universities • Attractive homes and condos for singles, couples and families • An unsurpassed lifestyle – year-round outdoor fun, plus dining, shopping and cultural activities For more information, visit LessTaxing.com
Regional Cooperation
South Florida (Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties) has been designated a “megaregion of the future” and a driver of future U.S. economic growth. Inc. magazine has called the region “one of the most connected places on earth,” citing South Florida’s transportation connections and deep business and cultural ties to Latin America, the Caribbean, and
94%
Survey respondents who saw Greater Fort Lauderdale as a positive potential location for a corporate headquarters.
Europe. Overall, South Florida is the eighth largest metropolitan statistical area (MSA) in the nation with 6.1 million residents – nearly one-third of Florida’s total population. Approximately 60 percent of the population is of prime working age. The Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance, the MiamiDade Beacon Council, and the Business Development Board of Palm Beach County work together to take a regional approach to economic development. Additionally, the Alliance works with other regional organizations on strategic planning initiatives and business climate projects such as The Prosperity Partnership, TechGateway, the South Florida Marine Research Hub, South Florida Tech Hub, Life Sciences South Florida, CIO Council, IT Palooza and eMerge Americas.
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The Prosperity Partnership
For the past decade, the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance Foundation has brought the Broward County community together in a strategic planning initiative. Formerly known as Six Pillars Broward, this dynamic program was recently renamed The Prosperity Partnership and expanded from six to 11 areas of focus. Working together, the members of The Prosperity Partnership are examining Target Industry Growth, Education, Talent Attraction & Retention, Community Branding, Social Justice & Racial Equity, Economic Mobility (Prosperity Broward), Entrepreneurship, Transportation, Resiliency, Affordable Housing and Homelessness. For more information, visit TheProsperityPartnership.org.
college students contribute to South Florida talent pool
6.1M
people reside in the South Florida MSA
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COMPANY SPOTLIGHT:
Chetu
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Chetu, a leading provider of world-class software solutions, is relocating its global headquarters to Sawgrass International Corporate Park in the City of Sunrise. Chetu’s newly acquired headquarters will house the company’s expanding team of software development, sales, and marketing experts. The campus – which sits on 22 acres of land facing the Sawgrass Expressway – will feature some of the latest technological innovations including a state-of-the-art communication infrastructure and advanced security features, as well as new amenities such as a full basketball and volleyball court, walking path, and modern fitness facilities. Chetu will remain the anchor tenant of the five-story building, with the other floors featuring suites available for lease for a variety of professional tenants.
RECENT EXPANSIONS & RELOCATIONS
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• Accilerate, which develops software and hardware focused on artificial intelligence and business process automation programs, is making a $3.6 million capital investment in Sunrise. • Amazon is adding more than 1,800 jobs and making multi-million-dollar capital investments at locations around the county. • Arteria, LLC, a joint-venture medical device company in Sunrise. The company plans to hire 92 research and development engineers and manufacturing operators and make a capital investment of $2.1 million. • Bankers Healthcare Group, which specializes in financing for the medical industry, including doctors and dentists, is making a $42 million capital investment in Miramar. • Decimal Engineering, which specializes in precision sheet metal fabrication for numerous industries including marine, defense and technology, has expanded its manufacturing facility in Coral Springs. • Delta Private Jets expanded its maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) capabilities by opening a new location at Sheltair Aviation on the grounds of FLL. • DGS Marine, a Brazilian shipbuilder specializing in military vessels, is adding new jobs and making a capital investment of $4.8 million in Miramar. • DNA Labs International, a company providing forensic DNA analysis, has added jobs to its Deerfield Beach location. • Emser Tile, a tile and natural stone company, is making a capital investment of $1 million at its regional inventory and distribution center in Coral Springs. • Future Tech Enterprise, Inc., an award-winning, global IT solutions provider, opened a new location in Fort Lauderdale for its executive headquarters • Hayes Locums, a professional services physician placement firm, expanded its operations at its headquarters in Fort Lauderdale. • ICON International, a corporate barter company headquartered in Connecticut, opened a new office in Fort Lauderdale’s uptown area. • JetBlue Travel Products opened its new headquarters in Dania Beach The subsidiary of JetBlue, the leading airline at FLL, consists of the JetBlue Vacations brand and other non-air travel products.
WHY GREATER FORT LAUDERDALE
Recent Relocations and Expansions Jobs Retained
$32,000,000 $30,000,000 $40,000,000 $35,000,000 $40,000,000 $32,000,000 $32,000,000 $1,000,000
275 290 350 275 300 125 200 70
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
The Last Mile team manages logisitcs/distribution of customer packages from delivery stations to a customer’s doorstep.
$2,100,000
92
N/A
Medical Device manufacturer
130,000
$42,000,000
220
N/A
Specializes in financing for medical industry, doctors, dentists, etc.
4,380
$250,000
3
N/A
HQ for large Israeli manufacturer of air purifiers, and air management platforms for the military.
75,000
$9,500,000
20
150
Full-service metal manufacturer
7,000
$4,800,000
20
N/A
Brazilian shipbuilder specializing in military vessels
Office/R&D
50,000
$200,000
40
N/A
Forensic DNA analysis for law enforcement agencies, attorneys, and government forensic labs
Davie
Industrial
65,000
$4,900,000
45
86
Leading supplier of aircraft parts and services
KeySource Pharma
Fort Lauderdale
Office
35,000
$120,000
35
N/A
Generic Pharmaceuticals supplier for 2nd user pharmacies nationwide - SE Sales Office
10
Memic
Fort Lauderdale
Office
7,000
35
N/A
Robotic assisted surgery surgical platform.
11
Publix
Deerfield Beach
Manufacturing/Distribution
62,000
$23,400,000
265
N/A
Food manufacturer/distributor
12
Shiji
Hollywood
Office
14,000
$800,000
70
10
International company with global headquarters in Asia, focused on technology platform for the hospital industry
13
Shipmonk
Fort Lauderdale
Office/Distribution/ Warehouse
170,000
$14,000,000
200
136
Company acts as a strategic logistics partner that includes warehousing, eCommerce fulfillment, warehousing and distribution
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Sincerus Pharmaceuticals
Fort Lauderdale/ Pompano Beach
HQ/Manf/R&D
34,735
$2,100,000
50
56
Custom Dermatology medicines manufacturer.
15
Sintavia
Hollywood
Manufacturing
60,000
$16,000,000
50
15
Provides 3D metallic powder printing for aviation parts
16
Spirit
Dania Beach
Office/Training/Corporate Housing
500,000
$250,000,000
225
853
Major US passenger airline headquarters
18,000 office, 15,000 hangar
$900,000
50
N/A
United States HQ. The company researches, manufactures and sells battery powered equipment to both the retail and commercial markets
52,000
$7,175,300
100
338
Centralized service operations for specialized pharmacy services/products
City
Type of Facility
1
Amazon
Deerfield Beach Coral Springs Fort Lauderdale Miramar Pembroke Park Pompano Beach Tamarac Sunrise
Distribution/Logistics Distribution/Logistics Distribution/Logistics Distribution/Logistics Distribution/Logistics Distribution/Logistics Distribution/Logistics Sortation Center
2
Arteria, LLC (TAG3 Engineering)
Sunrise
Medical Device
3
Bankers Healthcare Group
Miramar
Offfice
4
Beth-El
Sunrise
HQ/Office
5
Decimal Engineering
Coral Springs
Manufacturing
6
DGS Marine
Miramar
Industrial manufacturing
7
DNA Labs
Deerfield Beach
8
Kellstrom Aerospace Group
9
Sq. Ft. of Project
Direct Capital Investment
Jobs Created
Company
150,000 250,000 377,000 150,000 269,000 125,000 180,000 179,000
Product/Service
17
Techtronic Industries
Fort Lauderdale
US Headquarter office and Hangar space
18
Walgreens Corporation
Miramar
Office/R&D/Distribution
5,000
TBD
25
NA
IT solutions provider that supports leading companies in the aerospace, defense, education, energy, government, healthcare, manufacturing, and retail sectors
23,000
$2,100,000
100
NA
Cruiseline
19
Future Tech
Fort Lauderdale
Executive Administrative Office
20
American Queen Steamboat Company
Fort Lauderdale
Corporate Headquarters
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• Memic Innovative Surgery, a medical device company dedicated to transforming robot-assisted surgery, opened a new facility in Fort Lauderdale for global commercialization, professional education and customer support. • National Stoneworks, a supplier of cabinets, and granite, marble and quartz countertops, is making a capital investment of $500,000 in Weston. • Navalimpianti, which designs and manufactures equipment such as valves, remote control systems and cargo access equipment for passenger and merchant ships, is adding jobs, making a capital investment of $9.8 million in Fort Lauderdale. • PJ SOLOMON, a Manhattan-headquartered investment bank, recently established a new office in downtown Fort Lauderdale. The company advises clients on mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, restructurings, recapitalizations, capital markets solutions and activism defense across a range of industries. • Publix Super Markets, Inc., is adding 265 new jobs and making a capital investment of $23.4 million in Deerfield Beach. • Shiji Group, a leading global hospitality technology provider, chose Hollywood for its third corporate headquarters in the Americas. • Shipmonk, a strategic logistics partner that includes warehousing, ecommerce fulfillment, and distribution, is adding is making a capital investment of $14 million in Fort Lauderdale. • Sintavia, which fabricates aviation parts using 3D metallic powder printing, is making a $16 million capital investment at its new manufacturing facility in Hollywood. • Spirit Airlines is investing $250 million in a stateof-the-art new headquarters campus in Dania Beach.
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• SR Technologies, Inc., a division of SRT Group Photo Courtesy of Sublime Imagery that specializes in design, engineering, and research and development for wireless communications, selected Sunrise for its new headquarters. assistance with business relocation or expansion • Techtronic Industries, a Hong and site selection; incentive Kong-based group of companies programs and information; market that includes iconic brands such research and serving as a liaison for as Milwaukee Tool, Ryobi, Hoover workforce development between and Dirt Devil, relocated its U.S. CareerSource Broward, educational headquarters to Fort Lauderdale. institutions and the business • VPX, the maker of Bang energy community. drinks, is making a capital Examples of assistance the investment of $181 million in Alliance provides to companies Pembroke Pines. Florida ranked fourth interested in a Broward County • Wash Depot Holdings, a in the nation business expansion or relocation multi-state full-service interior for business-friendly include: and exterior car wash company, tax systems, • Relocation and Expansion relocating its headquarters from according to the Tax Support. The Alliance serves as Massachusetts to Fort Lauderdale. Foundation’s 2020 the primary point of contact and • Wayman Aviation, which State Business Tax advocate for business clients seeking provides aviation career preparation, Climate Index. to do business in Broward County, recently celebrated the grand responsible for project response opening of its new flight training preparation, client management and facility in Pembroke Pines. project management. This involves providing companies with requested About the Alliance information, state and county The Greater Fort Lauderdale documents when various types of Alliance is Broward County’s assistance is sought, and helping official public/private partnership the company navigate through their for economic development. Its questions as they are considering mission is to lead Broward County locating or expanding in Broward in building a stronger and more County. diverse economy by stimulating the creation of • Retention of Existing Businesses. This new jobs and capital investment while facilitating service is focused on helping existing businesses the growth and retention of businesses in Broward add additional jobs and keeping them in Broward County. Services offered by the Alliance include County by providing a variety of business services
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WHY GREATER FORT LAUDERDALE
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Miami - Fort Lauderdale - West Palm Beach
SOUTH FLORIDA
AVIATION HUB OF THE AMERICAS
West Palm Beach
Contact: 561.835.1008
95
Miami
Contact: 954-524-3113
Contact: 305.579.1300
For a comprehensive list of aviation and aerospace companies located in South Florida, visit SFLAviationHub.com
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• Permitting and Regulatory Assistance. The including assistance in finding financing, solving Alliance facilitates pre-submission meetings and workforce issues, locating available land and building communications between prospect companies and space, etc. various municipal and Broward County permitting • Local Support for New Businesses. Through and regulatory agencies once a its Investor members, the Alliance relocation or expansion project coordinates programs to welcome is active. This helps companies new companies to the Broward work through the permitting and County business community. It regulatory requirements process so can help with anything as simple they can quickly start hiring workers as a reception with other local and begin their operations. CEOs, to a coordinated press • Business and Industry release program, to assisting with Intelligence. The Alliance provides attendees and preparations for a South Florida ranked project-related, competitive business ribbon cutting or grand opening No. 8 on CBRE’s and industry research including celebration. The Alliance can also 2020 list of technology business cluster data analysis, assist companies in finding local talent labor pool workforce assessment, commercial professional advisors, new vendors, growth markets, based real estate trends, business cost and making introductions to key on the change in analysis and comparisons with service providers. tech job growth over other potential relocation sites. The • State Support. The Alliance the past five years. Alliance also provides market works directly with Enterprise research/business intelligence Florida, the Florida Department through data points on its of Economic Opportunity and the website, GFLAlliance.org, which provides Governor’s Office regarding economic development 24/7/365 accessibility for prospective clients, site projects.
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Photo Courtesy of the City of Sunrise
selection consultants and corporate real estate service advisors. • Community Profiles. The Alliance produces clientready overviews on Broward County that provide the latest detailed data, including population, employment, income, cost of living and general characteristics. Answers to commonly asked community research data questions can be found on the Alliance’s website at www.gflalliance.org. • Business Incentives Assistance. The Alliance helps determine a company’s eligibility for state and local business incentives and helps navigate the application process for incentives such as the Qualified Target Industry Tax Rebate, Capital Investment Tax Credit, High Impact Performance Incentive, Transportation/Road Funds and Broward County’s Job Growth Incentive. Photo Courtesy of the City of Hollywood; Photo Courtesy of the City of Wilton Manors
HALLANDALE BEACH
THE CITY OF PROGRESS, INNOVATION & OPPORTUNITY Hallandale Beach is truly the city of Innovation and Progress! As one of the fastest growing cities in the State of Florida our growth has spurred more than $1 billion in development for retail and restaurant spaces, fashion and art development, mixed - use and residential spaces and much more.
ICEBOX CAFE
Hallandale Beach is home to state-of-the-art restaurants with diverse cuisine from around the globe. Evenings offer a choice of fine or casual dining and nightclub entertainment for all ages from ballroom dancing to rock'n roll. Merchandise of every kind can be found in our shopping centers, individual boutiques and malls, conveniently located throughout the city.
ARTSQUARE AT HALLANDALE
KAO SUSHI BAR & GRILL
Residents and visitors enjoy year round sporting activities including tennis, swimming, boating, and saltwater fishing. Our city is also home to landmarks such as Gulfstream Park Racing and Casino, Scenic Beaches and more! Hallandale Beach is one of the most progressive cities in the State of Florida. With incentive and grant programs, opportunities await you in the areas of restaurant development, retail, hospitality, healthcare, technology, fashion and art! We invite you to join us.
HALLANDALE CITY CENTER
OPTIMA OFFICE NORTH
We are open for your business!
HALLANDALE OASIS
BEACON OFFICE BUILDING
A CELEBRATION OF ART & CULTURE!
Call our hotline at 954-787-2055 M-F from 9am-5pm to learn more about our programs and incentives. We look forward to hearing from you. Find additional information on our website www.cohbcra.org
ART SERVE
WHY GREATER FORT LAUDERDALE
The Alliance can also help local companies enter or expand into the international marketplace through: • Overseas Inbound/Outbound Business Missions. The Alliance assists local companies in entering or expanding into the international marketplace by organizing and executing inbound and outbound business missions. The Alliance also partners with Enterprise Florida on Team Florida Missions led by the Governor or Lt. Governor, which create opportunities for Florida companies to showcase their products and meet one-on-one with potential customers worldwide. • Export Counseling. The Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development offers export readiness counseling via its award-winning 11 Steps to Exporting – A Roadmap to Your Exporting Success program. The office provides access to additional resources from partners such as Enterprise Florida, the state’s official economic development organization, Fort Lauderdale’s U.S. Export Assistance Office, under the United States Department of Commerce and its District Export Council. Other partners offer free export counseling, analyses of international trade trends, and advice to Florida manufacturers, exporters and service companies. Counselors are available to meet with clients at their offices, at the Alliance’s office or via telephone. • Financial Assistance, The Alliance collaborates with the Florida Export Finance Corporation to facilitate financial assistance
for export transactions for Florida’s small and medium-sized companies, which sometimes have difficulty obtaining loans from conventional lending institutions. A study by the South Florida Regional Planning Council found that the Alliance, working with its members, Broward County and other partners, helped create or retain more than 40,000 direct jobs
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from 2007 to 2021. That study also examined the direct, indirect and induced effects and estimated a total increase in employment of approximately
BROWARD COUNTY FAST FACTS Educational Attainment
Historical & Projected County Population
Population 25 years and over
27.3%
2.1 M
2031
High School Graduate: 372,500
2M
2026
Bachelor’s Degree: 275,133
20.2%
Some college, no degree: 266,479 Graduate or Professional Degree: 166,356
1.9 M
2021
1.8 M
2016 19.6%
1.7 M
2011
Associate Degree: 131,247
2006
9th to 12th grade, no diploma: 84,149
9.6%
1.7 M
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2015- 2019 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. DP02
4.9%
$24.05 (All Occupations)
Source: EMSI 2021:Q3 Dataset
823,4K HOUSING UNITS
Age Distribution
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2015- 2019 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. DP04
5.7%
17.4%
25.4%
27.8%
6.6%
17.1%
Under 5 years 112,024
5 to 19 years 339,231
20 to 39 years 496,010
40 to 59 years 542,248
60 to 64 years 128,659
65 and over 334,606
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2019 American Community Survey 1-year estimates. S0101
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Source: Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, July 2021 (8.20.21 Release)
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, March 2021
1.6 M
2001 6.2%
• Labor Force 1,058,552 • Employment 1,004,371 • Unemployment 54,181 • Percentage Rate 5.10%
FLORIDA AVERAGE HOURLY EARNINGS
12.2%
Less than 9th grade: 66,332
Broward Labor Force
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$59.5K
MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2015- 2019 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. DP03
WHY GREATER FORT LAUDERDALE
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79,000 jobs, as well as $3 billion in annual personal income and $15.3 billion in annual economic impact in Broward County. For more information about the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance and its services, visit www.gflalliance.org.
BRAVO
One of the primary goals of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance is to help companies already located in Broward County succeed and prosper. A key business retention and expansion initiative is BRAVO (Business Retention Assistance and Visitation Outreach). Through this program, representatives of the Alliance, Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development and local municipalities and chambers of commerce conduct visits to local businesses in an effort to strengthen the local economy. In the past year, nearly 175 local companies were visited through the BRAVO program. The visits include discussions of programs available to businesses wanting to expand in Broward and information regarding issues such as workforce
development, international trade and access to financing.
Minority/Small Business Development While nearly 90 percent of Broward’s businesses employ fewer than 25 people, collectively they
constitute the largest sector of the county’s economy. These small businesses provide a wide array of products and services to private and public customers. In order to best serve this important group of businesses, the Alliance is an active member of
The following companies, institutions, firms and organizations are contributing their time, talents and financial resources to the Alliance. By supporting economic development, they are sustaining targeted business attraction, retention and growth, increasing local tax revenues, encouraging quality businesses as community partners and creating high-wage jobs for our economy.
CEO COUNCIL ($50,000)
• AutoNation, Mike Jackson • Bluegreen Vacations, Alan Levan • City Furniture, Keith Koenig, Vice Chair • Florida Blue, Penny Shaffer • Florida Panthers, Matthew Caldwell • • FPL, Juliet M. Roulhac • JetBlue /JetBlue Travel Products, Andres Barry • JM Family Enterprises, Inc., Colin Brown - Chair • Kaplan, Inc., Andrew S. Rosen • • Kaufman Lynn Construction, Michael Kaufman • Nova Southeastern University, George L. Hanbury, II • Rick Case Automotive Group, Rita Case • • Seminole Tribe of Florida, Derek Koger • Spirit Airlines, Ted Christie • Stiles, Ken Stiles • Truist, Tony Coley • TTI, Steve Richman • Wells Fargo, Hector J. Ponte • • Zimmerman, Jordan Zimmerman • Ray Ferrero, Jr., CEO Council Chair Emeritus, NSU • In memoriam: Huizenga Holdings Inc., H. Wayne Huizenga
GOVERNOR COUNCIL ($25,000)
• Audacy Inc. • Baptist Health South Florida • Breakthru Beverage Group • Broward College • Broward County Office of Economic & Small Business Development • Broward County Public Schools • Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) • CareerSource Broward • City of Coconut Creek • City of Coral Springs • City of Deerfield Beach • City of Fort Lauderdale • City of Hallandale Beach • City of Hollywood • City of Miramar • City of Sunrise
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• First Horizon Bank • Fort Lauderdale Downtown Development Authority (DDA) • Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Intl. Airport • Friends of WLRN • ICON International • Kaufman, Rossin & Co. • Memorial Healthcare System • Signature Grand • South Florida Business Journal • Starmark International • Suffolk Construction Co., Inc.
LEADERSHIP COUNCIL ($10,000)
• Amazon • Ambit Advertising and Public Relations • Bank of America Merrill Lynch • BankUnited • BBX Capital
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• Becker • Brightline • Broward Center for the Performing Arts • Broward Health • Buchanan, Ingersoll & Rooney • City of Plantation • City of Pompano Beach • Clayton Trial Lawyers, PLLC • Cleveland Clinic • Crown Castle • Daszkal Bolton LLP • Fifth Third Bank • Flexential • Greenspoon Marder Law • Gulfstream Park Racing & Casino • GUNSTER • J.P. Morgan Chase • Junior Achievement of South Florida • MasTec North America Inc
• Miller Construction Company • PNC Bank • Regions Bank • Riverside Hotel, Las Olas Company • RSM US, LLP • SeaLand • Shutts • Sincerus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • South Florida Business & Wealth Magazine • Sun Sentinel Media Group • Town of Davie
CORPORATE COUNCIL ($5,000)
• Advantage Services • Amerant Bank • ANF Group, Inc. • Bank Leumi • Berger Singerman, LLP • Blanca Commercial Real Estate, Inc.
WHY GREATER FORT LAUDERDALE
many organizations that promote and assist in the growth of minority and small businesses in Broward County. Additionally, the Alliance has specific programs that assist small, minority and womenowned businesses enter or expand into the local marketplace through: • Leadership Development - Each year, the Alliance selects up to ten minority and women-owned business leaders to participate in the Alliance’s Fellowship Program. The purpose of the program is to recruit diverse business leadership and support the growth and development of small businesses in Broward County. • Strategic Partnerships - The Alliance assists certified small, minority and women-owned business owners in developing relationships with larger companies and in helping them find programs that provide assistance to small companies such as financing and business planning. • Growth Opportunities - The Alliance with its partners assists small, minority and women-owned businesses in expanding in the local market by providing access to local and regional resources in the private and government sector.
• Broward County Cultural Division • Broward – Miami Realtors • Brown & Brown Insurance • Capital Analytics • Castle Group • CBRE • City of Dania Beach, CRA • City of Lauderhill • City of Lauderdale Lakes • City of Margate • City of North Lauderdale • City of Oakland Park • City of Pembroke Pines • City of Tamarac • City of Wilton Manors • Comcast Business • Community Foundation of Broward • Compass Office Solutions, LLC • Cushman & Wakefield • Dale Carnegie • Deloitte • Duke Realty • Ernst & Young, LLP • FHE Health • Florida Atlantic University • Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association • Florida Trend Magazine • Ford • Galleria at Fort Lauderdale, a JLL Property • GrayRobinson, P.A • Greater Pompano Beach Chamber of Commerce • Hotwire Communications • Humana • JLL • Kelley Kronenberg • Lewis Brisbois • Magic Leap, Inc. • Marsh & McLennan Agency • Morris Southeast Group
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• Moss & Associates • National Jets, Inc. • NextTrip Business • Pier Sixty-Six Hotel & Marina • Pierson Grant • Recovery Unplugged • Right Management • Sheltair Aviation Center • Sonesta Fort Lauderdale Beach • South Florida Symphony Orchestra, Inc. • Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson, P.A. • Sunbeam Properties & Development • Sunnyvale Corporation • TECO Energy • The Southern Group • Tower Commercial Real Estate • Tripp Scott, P.A. • Trustbridge Hospice Foundation • UKG • United Way of Broward County • Valley National Bank • Verizon • WheelHouse IT
ENTREPRENEURSHIP COUNCIL ($2,500) • Aging & Disability Resource Center of Broward County • AirQuest Environmental Inc. • AirTrade Aviation Group • Apricot Office Interiors • A-R-T & Associates • Avison Young • Berkowitz Pollack Brant Advisors and Accountants • Big Chef • Big Dog Construction Services, Inc. • Broward County Black Chamber of Commerce • Cambria Hotel Fort Lauderdale Beach
• Charter One Yachts • Colliers International • Crockett Foundation • Cymbal Development • Dan Perez Films • Deerfield Beach Economic Development Council • Encompass Onsite, LLC • FB Marine Group • Flashback Diner • Good Greek Franchises • Greenberg Traurig • Habitat for Humanity of Broward • Holland & Knight • IDI Logistics • JC White • Jim Moran Institute • Keefe McCullough & Co. • KEITH • Kelley Legal • Kimco Realty • Latin2Latin Marketing + Communications, LLC • M1 Data & Analytics • MBAF (Morrison, Brown, Argiz & Farra, LLC) • MSi Consulting • Nperspective CFO Strategic Services • O’Connell & Goldberg Public Relations • OIC of South Florida • OutPLEX • Polsinelli Law • Publix Super Markets, Inc. • Resolve Marine • Rubin, Turnbull & Associates • Sawgrass Ford • Setnor Byer Insurance & Risk • South Florida Hospital & Healthcare Association • South Florida Institute on Aging • South Florida Manufacturers Association • Templeton & Company, LLP • Terumo Aortic
• Tewes Design Group, LLC • The Dutton Group • The Weitz Company • Toothaker.org • Toshiba Business Solutions • TriNet • Weaver Morrison Commercial Real Estate • Workspace Property Trust
ASSOCIATES ($1,000)
• Advanced Roofing, Inc. • Art & Culture Center • Broward Public Library Foundation • CoAdvantage • Fellowship Recovery Community Organization, Inc • Florida Atlantic Research & Development Authority • Florida Property Management Services, Inc • Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce • Leadership Broward Foundation • LSN Partners • Marine Industries Association of South Florida • P2 Interiors • Sushi Maki • The Traina Company • Tower Club • Urban League of Broward County Gail Bulfin, VP, Membership Development Tania Vinaixa, Director, Membership Development 954-524-3113 In addition to those members listed above, the Alliance also thanks its Partner Council, made up of representatives from Broward County and its municipalities, chambers of commerce, redevelopment agencies and local business assistance organizations
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A Diverse and Dynamic Economy Greater Fort Lauderdale supports a wide variety of successful companies
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financial and professional services; global logistics ith a strategic global location, large and international trade; life sciences; manufacturing; skilled workforce and low-tax marine; technology; and tourism. environment, Greater Fort Lauderdale appeals to Fortune 500 companies, Aviation multinationals, and mid-size and Greater Fort Lauderdale’s aviation small businesses in a wide array of industry is a multibillion-dollar industries. sector, including airlines, general The region’s economic diversity aviation, airports, airframe and is reflected in a growing pool engine manufacturers, component Business Facilities of skilled workers in fields like parts suppliers, maintenance, repair magazine technology, life sciences, finance, and overhaul (MRO) businesses, ranked Greater professional and business services, and allied industries such as Fort Lauderdale education and healthcare, leisure banking and insurance. Its hub as the second and hospitality, manufacturing, and is Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood best business retail and wholesale trade. International Airport (FLL), which climate in the Many businesses take advantage of has a total economic impact of $37.5 nation (mid-sized Greater Fort Lauderdale’s position billion annually. metros) in the heart of South Florida, the Many companies in the aviation state’s largest metro region with sector are also investing in Greater more than 6.1 million people. For Fort Lauderdale, including GA global companies serving Latin Telesis, GE Aviation, Heico and America and the Caribbean – as well as European, Turbine Controls. The region’s schools, colleges Asian and Latin companies seeking to penetrate the and universities offer a variety of programs to North American market – Greater Fort Lauderdale educate and train skilled workers in the aviation and provides a proven strategic platform for growth. aerospace sectors. See Aviation for more information.
#2
Major Industry Sectors
The Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance is dedicated to supporting the growth of Greater Fort Lauderdale’s key business sectors, including aviation; business,
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“Businesses in a wide range of industries flourish in Greater Fort Lauderdale’s entrepreneurial climate.”
Stephen Chang Chief Operating Officer, West Palm Beach Suffolk Construction Company Inc.
Business, Financial and Professional Services
With leading financial institutions, major accounting and legal firms, and a full array of marketing and communications companies, Greater Fort Lauderdale has a highly dynamic business and professional services sector. More than 144,000 employees work in this sector in Greater Fort Lauderdale. Recent expansions in this sector, include Hayes Locums, a professional services physician placement firm, and ICON International, a corporate barter company headquartered in Connecticut.
Global Logistics and International Trade
With easy access to seaborne trade through the Panama Canal, Greater Fort Lauderdale is positioned at the cusp of Latin America within 1,000 miles of Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Cuba, Jamaica, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico and many other Caribbean basin nations. Key to the success of this targeted industry are two economic engines: Port Everglades and Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL). Photo Courtesy of the City of Sunrise
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Photo by Jock Fistick - South Florida Business Journal
Greater Fort Lauderdale also has the workforce to support the global logistics sector, with more than 25,000 jobs in the transportation and warehousing industry sector in the county. In addition, several local colleges and universities offer programs related to logistics, including the Global Trade and Logistics program at Broward College, an MBA in supply chain management and a supply chain management certificate at Nova Southeastern University, among others. With FLL and Port Everglades, businesses in Greater Fort Lauderdale enjoy fast and convenient connections to world markets. A diverse, multilingual workforce, and convenient office and warehouse facilities support the flow of international goods and services. In addition, Greater Fort Lauderdale is home to many organizations that
6.1M
Population of South Florida MSA
assist importers, exporters and international service providers. International business (trade plus foreign direct investment) supports nearly one in six jobs in the state and accounts for one-sixth of the state’s economic output. Most of the state’s exports and imports came through the Miami Customs District, which includes Port Everglades and FLL. The district’s total trade was $109.7 billion in 2019 with a positive trade surplus. See Transportation and Infrastructure for more information.
Foreign Trade Zones
In Broward County, non-contiguous designation of a Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) allows a company to take advantage of the benefits offered by these zones
1,450
Multinational offices in South Florida
regardless of their location within the County. The designation can originate from either of the two existing Foreign Trade Zones listed on page 20.
Life Sciences
Located at the center of South Florida’s rapidly growing life sciences cluster, Greater Fort Lauderdale supports a wide range of bioscience, pharmaceutical and medical device companies. To the north are Scripps Florida and the Max Planck Florida Institute in Palm Beach County, and to the south are the growing clinical research programs at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. In Greater Fort Lauderdale, Nova Southeastern University has invested in its numerous biomedical research facilities and has built a revolutionary Center for Collaborative Research (CCR) to house
144,000+
Employees in business and professional services
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An Exciting Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship are flourishing throughout Greater Fort Lauderdale and reflect the diversity of the region. From online meetups to consulting and mentoring programs there are many resources to help entrepreneurs find advice and support on launching new ventures. For example, Axis South Florida has free assistance for nonprofits and businesses (axishelps.org/generator) and the Florida Virtual Entrepreneur Center hosts an online directory of resource agencies (flvec.com). The region’s entrepreneurial ecosystem includes angel investing groups, venture capital firms and other sources of equity and debt financing. $2.39 billion was invested in South Florida startups in 2020, and another $2.49 million in the first quarter of 2020, according to Photo Courtesy Jock Fistick - South Florida Business Journal Venture Monitor. The Florida SBDC at FAU (fau.edu/research/sbdc) and Broward SCORE (browardscore.org) offer one-on-one business counseling, as well as inperson workshops and seminars on topics like writing a business plan and marketing strategies. Presenters and counselors have experience in accounting, law, banking and business management from diverse industries. Google and the American Library Association recently awarded a grant to Broward County Library to improve technology skills for entrepreneurs from low-income and minority groups. The initiative, “Making Entrepreneurship in Tech Accessible (META),” will address inequality by offering technology workshops and incubator sessions to launch new businesses.
Business Incubators/Accelerators The Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation a public-private partnership between Nova Southeastern University (NSU) and Broward County designed to spearhead the innovation ecosystem in South Florida. The center, which opened in fall of 2021, has 54,000 square feet of space equipped with infrastructure and wraparound services to provide programming, events and support for companies as they ideate, incubate, accelerate, and post-accelerate with an underlying focus on technology. The center offers a comprehensive list of wraparound services to support early-stage and young technology companies with proof of concept and the ability to scale. (Photo of Alan Levan above). The Broward College Entrepreneurship Experience (BCEx) is a movement to create and foster the entrepreneurial mindset at every level of Broward College. BCEx offers two accelerator options, geared for students and non-students looking to launch a business. Based on Stanford Professor and startup guru Steve Blank’s Lean Launchpad method, the BCEx accelerator is open to Broward College students, faculty, staff, and members of the community at no-to-low-cost. Top accelerator program graduates earn the opportunity to pitch the J. David Armstrong Student Venture Fund for awards and eventually seed funding. The second BCEx accelerator option is Start Up Now, a six-month community accelerator open to all area residents. Also based on Lean Launchpad, Start Up Now is a partnership between BCEx and CareerSource Broward. For more information on both programs, email [email protected]. BCEx’s portfolio of services includes the Innovation Hub, located at Broward College. This is a mixed-use business incubator housing a dynamic community of entrepreneurs, startups, mentors, advisors and investors. It serves as a one-stop resource for business owners, innovators and committed individuals pursuing their entrepreneurial ambitions. It offers access to mentors through Broward College’s collaborative partnerships with the Venture Mentor Team, Broward SCORE, the Small Business Development Center and the Enterprise Development Corporation – as well as angel investors, including New World Angels.
one of Florida’s largest wet labs and some of the world’s most accomplished researchers. See Life Sciences for more information.
Manufacturing
Manufacturing companies in Greater Fort Lauderdale benefit from the region’s skilled workforce, convenient air, sea and land shipping services and professional support services. The area’s diverse mix of manufacturers includes: • Aircraft parts • Building supplies and materials • Clothing • Computer and electronic components • Construction products • Food processing • Jewelry 20
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• Medical devices and instruments • Military supplies • Mobile devices • Newspapers • Patient monitoring systems • Pharmaceuticals • Software applications The South Florida Manufacturers Association serves as an advocate and resource for manufacturing companies in South Florida. Its members have access to FloridaMakes: a service designed to improve the competitive ability and profitability of the state’s manufacturers. For instance, ADI Metal in Fort Lauderdale worked with FloridaMakes to institute a series of changes that delivered a positive return within the first six months of the engagement.
Port Everglades Key Regional Trading Partners for Containerized Cargo Key Import Partners 1. Honduras 2. Bahamas 3. Brazil 4. Panama 5. Costa Rica
Key Export Partners 1. Honduras 2.Guatemala 3. Cayman Islands 4. Costa Rica 5. Brazil Source: Port Everglades, Q1-3 FY2021
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Largest Private Employers - Ranked by Employees Company
Municipality
Phone
South Florida Employees
Website
Type of business
1
Nova Southeastern University
Davie
800-541-6682
nova.edu
6,181
University
2
First Service Residential
Dania
954-925-8200
fsresidential.com
5,400
Residential property management firm
3
HEICO
Hollywood
954-987-4000
heico.com
4,532
Jet engines and parts
4
Spirit Airlines
Miramar
954-628-4827
spirit.com
3,947
Airline
5
American Express
Sunrise
954-503-3000
americanexpress.com
3,500
Commercial and consumer financial services; travel consulting
6
Mednax
Sunrise
800-243-3839
mednax.com
2,484
Provider of neonatal, maternal-fetal, pediatric subspecialty and anesthesia physician services
7
UKG
Weston
800-432-1729
ukg.com
2,000
Tech company specializing in HR software solutions
8
The Castle Group
Plantation
954-792-6000
castlegroup.com
1,970
Real estate
9
AutoNation
Fort Lauderdale
954-769-6000
autonation.com
1,786
Automotive retailer- corporate headquarters
10
Citrix
Fort Lauderdale
954-267-3000
citrix.com
1,674
Leading software developer of interactive platforms
11
City Furniture
Tamarac
954-597-2200
cityfurniture.com
1,629
Home furniture retailer
12
National Beverage Corp.
Plantation
954-581-0922
nbcfiz.com
1,550
Non-alcoholic beverages
13
Chewy
Plantation
954-356-4000
Chewy.com
1,467
Online Tech retailer for Pet Products
14
DHL Express
Plantation
954-888-7000
dhl.com
1,400
Air courier services
15
Amazon
Several Locations
877-346-6244
amazon.com
1,320
Logistics/Supply chain tech
16
JM Family Enterprises, Inc.
Deerfield Beach
954-429-2000
jmfamily.com
1,022
Diversified automotive provider
17
Rick Case Automotive Group
Fort Lauderdale
954-377-7400
rickcase.com
872
Automotive sales and services
18
Kaplan
Fort Lauderdale
954-515-3993
kaplan.com
800
Online educational provider
19
SDI International
Fort Lauderdale
954-938-5400
sdintl.com
800
Management service company
20
Zimmerman
Fort Lauderdale
954-644-4000
zadv.com
650
Advertising agency
21
Trividia Health
Fort Lauderdale
954-677-9201
trividiahealth.com
550
Provides diabetes management solutions
22
Weatherby Healthcare
Fort Lauderdale
866-906-1637
weatherbyhealthcare.com
400
Staffing and recruiting
23
People's Trust Insurance Co.
Deerfield Beach
800-500-1818
peoplestrustinsurance.com
354
Insurance company
24
ShipMonk
Fort Lauderdale
855-222-4601
shipmonk.com
336
Logistics/Supply chain tech
Source: Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance | Note: Excludes retail and hospitality companies unless headquarters is in Greater Fort Lauderdale
Foreign Trade Zones #25 LOCATION
#241
OPERATED BY
OPERATED BY
Broward County Board of County Commissioners
City of Fort Lauderdale
SIZE: 82-acre tract
SIZE: 1,300 acres, open
AMENITIES
AMENITIES
Secure, fenced, illuminated facility FTZ#25, operated by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners, actively utilizes 22.7 acres of an 82-acre tract between the Midport and Southport areas in Port Everglades. The secure, fenced, illuminated facility includes five warehouses offering 388,500 square feet of warehousing space with around-the-clock access.
5 warehouses, 338,000 sq. ft. FTZ#241 encompasses nearly 1,300 acres with an open concept zone and is operated by the City of Fort Lauderdale. The Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport serves as the hub site with twelve satellite sites located in the City of Fort Lauderdale and other parts of Broward County.
Port Everglades: Between Midport and Southport
LOCATION Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport and various Broward County sites
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Photo Courtesy of Spirit Airlines
Spirit Airlines Breaks Ground on New Headquarters Spirit Airlines recently broke ground on its new corporate headquarters in Dania Beach. Spirit is investing up to $250 million for the creation of a corporate campus, and plans to add 225 additional jobs over the next five years. The development will include corporate offices, a new crew training facility with flight simulators, and a corporate training residence all designed for more streamlined workflow and quick access to FLL. “Spirit has called South Florida home for more than 20 years. This new investment will keep us connected to the community while improving our team’s efficiency and ability to support what is an ever-expanding international operation,” said Spirit Airlines President and CEO Ted Christie. “We look forward to partnering with our community, creating more jobs and driving future economic development as South Florida’s Hometown Airline.”
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For more information, visit the South Florida Manufacturers Association at www.sfma.org.
Marine
Known worldwide as the “Yachting Capital of the World,” Greater Fort Lauderdale enjoys a thriving recreational marine industry that contributes an economic impact of $9.7 billion in Broward County, and $12.5 billion in the South Florida region, according to the Marine Industries Association of South Florida (MIASF), recipient of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance 2017 Economic Development Partner of the Year award. Greater Fort Lauderdale’s marine industry
is comprised of world-class shipyards, marinas, manufacturing, wholesale and retail marine products, brokers, dockage, and every conceivable type of marine service, all supported by more than 149,000 jobs regionally - 121,000 in Broward County alone, with $4 billion in wages and earnings that are typically 16 percent higher than the state average. Approximately 2,000 mega-yachts (vessels measuring 80 feet or more) visit the county each year. The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS), owned by MIASF and produced by Informa Markets, is the world’s largest in-water boat show with more than 1,500 boats, 1,000 exhibitors and more than 100,000 visitors from 52 countries. A 2019 economic impact study concluded that the annual show contributes $1.3 billion to the state’s overall economy, with $715 million in direct sales, or $143 million each day. Phil Purcell, MIASF’s CEO/ President, said, “The economic impact of the boat show dwarfs that of any Super Bowl, and it happens year after year.” International and domestic crew on any size vessel can earn both regulatory and nonregulatory qualifications, from entry level through senior management positions, from Greater Fort Lauderdale’s maritime training options. The Broward County public school district offers an educational development ladder that begins with the marine magnet program at New River Middle School, continues at South Broward High School, and can culminate with certification at the marine service tech program at McFatter Technical College or the marine engineering and marine mechanics programs at Broward College. In 2020 the industry partnered Photo Courtesy of Florida Atlantic University
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technicians and students are engaged in federally and industry-sponsored ocean engineering research and technology development in the areas of acoustics, marine vehicles, hydrodynamics and physical oceanography, marine materials and nanocomposites. $715 million in direct sales at the 2019 The South Florida Marine Research Hub® Consortium (marineresearchhub. Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show org) fosters collaboration among research, education, business, and economic development organizations. It establishes the region as a global Another ocean research facility – Florida leader in oceanographic research that is making or Atlantic University’s Institute for Ocean and Systems Engineering (SeaTech) – is located in Dania Beach. Established in 1997, the institute is Photo Courtesy of Marine Industries Association of part of FAU’s Department of Ocean Engineering. South Florida Its team of world-class faculty members, engineers,
with Atlantic Technical College to provide the first Yacht Service Technician apprenticeship program. For marine industry and Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show information, visit www.miasf.org.
$715 million
Marine Research Hub
Greater Fort Lauderdale is nationally recognized for leadership in oceanographic research. Nova Southeastern University operates the Center of Excellence for Coral Reef Ecosystems Research facility at NSU’s Oceanographic Center in Hollywood. Funded by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, America’s premier coral reef research center is solely dedicated to coral reef ecosystem research.
Rich in Diversity Broward County is a diverse, multi-ethnic urban county, the second largest in the state, and home to more than 1.9 million people seeking economic opportunity, freedom of expression and a superior quality of life. It is one of the most racially diverse counties in Florida.
OCCUPATION BY INDUSTRY
ETHNIC MAKEUP
Professional and business services Education and health services
107,800
Retail trade Government Leisure and hospitality
87,800
Financial activities
62,900
Construction
50,900
Wholesale Trade
49,200
Transportation, Warehousing and Utilities Other Services Manufacturing Information
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33,600 26,800 18,700
103,200 96,300
17.65%
12.63%
11.79% 10.75%
7.70%
6.23%
844,500
Alone or in combination with one or more other races White Non-Hispanic: 673,998 (34.5%) Hispanic: 606,982 (31.1%) Black Non-Hispanic: 543,105 (27.8%) Other Races: 128,693 (6.6%)
Total nonagricultural employment
6.02% 35,600
144,200
13.19%
4.36%
4.11% 3.28%
2.29%
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Source: Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, August 2021
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2019 American Community Survey
BUSINESS CLIMATE
Largest Public Companies in Broward County - Ranked by Revenue Company 1
Municipality
Phone
Website
2020 Revenue
AutoNation
Fort Lauderdale
954-769-6000
autonation.com
Citrix Systems
Fort Lauderdale
954-267-3000
citrix.com
$3.24 Billion
Leading software developer of interactive platforms
Spirit Airlines
Miramar
954-628-4827
spirit.com
$1.81 Billion
Airline
Heico Corp.
Hollywood
954-987-4000
heico.com
$1.79 Billion
Jet engines and parts
5
Mednax
Sunrise
954-384-0175
mednax.com
$1.73 Billion
Provider of neonatal, maternal-fetal, pediatric subspecialty and anesthesia physician services
6
Universal Insurance Holdings
Fort Lauderdale
954-958-1200
universalproperty.com
$1.07 Billion
Underwrites, distributes and administers insurance through its subsidiaries
7
National Beverage Corp.
Plantation
954-581-0922
nbcfix.com
8
NV5 Global
Hollywood
954-495-2112
nv5.com
9
Federated National Holding Co.
Sunrise
954-581-9993
fednat.com
$431.86 Million
Insurance underwriting, distribution and claims processing
10
PetMed Express
Pompano Beach
954-979-5995
1800petmeds.com
$284.13 Million
Sales of perscription and non-perscription pet medication
11
Flanigan's Enterprises
Fort Lauderdale
954-377-1961
flanigans.net
$112.98 Million
Chain of full-service restaurants and package liquor stores
12
Ocean Bio-Chem
Fort Lauderdale
954-587-6280
oceanbiochem.com
2
3 4
$20.39 Billion
Type of business
$1 Billion $659.3 Million
$55.56 Million
Automotive retailer-Corporate Headquarters
Technical engineering and consulting services Provider of compliance, technology, and engineering consulting solutions for public and private sector clients
Leading manufacturer and distributor of maintenance and appearance products for the marine, automotive, recreational vehicle and home care markets throughout North America.
Source: South Florida Business Journal
Largest Broward Business Parks - Ranked by Total Acres Company
Municipality
Phone
Website
Total Acres
Number of Tenants
Major Tenants
1
Sawgrass International Corporate Park
Sunrise
954-846-0883
jll.com
650
NA
2
Miramar Park of Commerce
Miramar
954-450-7900
NA
640
189
3
Bergeron Park of Commerce & Industry
Pembroke Pines
954-680-0223
bergeronland.com
300
55
Insurance Auto Auctions, Ryder Integrated Logistics, Mobile Mini
Weston Park of Commerce
Weston
561-241-0285
NA
310
60
NA
Meridian Business Campus
Weston
954-385-0000
comrealftl.com
133
50
Cardinal Health, Stryker Medical, The Legacy Companies
Atlantic Business Center
Pompano Beach
954-453-5660
dukerealty.com
93.78
24
Point Blank Enterprises, Sun Commodities, Floor I& Decor
Pompano Business Center
Pompano Beach
954-356-0486
NA
90
11
World Electric Supply
Plantation Pointe
Plantation
847-562-1616
NA
77
11
Magic Leap, Envision Healthcare, Motorola Solutions
4 5 6 7 8
NA Spirit Airlines, Memorial Healthcare System, Caterpillar
Source: South Florida Business Journal
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may make a positive impact on the health of the oceans and bring substantial benefits to the global population
Technology
Greater Fort Lauderdale provides a highly supportive climate for technology companies, including a large pool of skilled workers and
educational institutions, financial incentives and other support. One example is Citrix, a global leader in workplace collaboration solutions. South Florida has remained at the forefront of information technology innovation since the birth of the IBM PC in South Florida in the early 1980s and the first smartphone a decade later. Today, the region’s technology assets continue to
attract global companies, along with successful “home-grown” businesses and innovative startups. See Technology for more information.
Tourism
Tourism is one of Greater Fort Lauderdale’s strongest industries, with beaches, golf, boating,
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Fastest Growing Companies - Ranked by Growth Rate Company
Municipality
Phone
Website
Revenue
Gross Revenue Total S. Fla. Employees Growth %
Description
1
Air Pros USA
Davie
954-546-9111
airprosusa.com
$35,793,560
1803.8
100
Consumer Services; Individual & Family Services; HVAC
2
Merrick Industrial Management Corp.
Parkland
917-213-7676
merrickcorp.com
$4,824,107
258.7
49
Construction
3
Big Dog Construction Services
Coconut Creek
954-757-8015
bigdogcsi.com
$6,935,500
214.0
14
Construction
4
CareStaff Partners
Hollywood
954-900-1501
carestaffpartners.com
$6,630,000
147.4
26
Hospital & Health Care
5
CentralReach
Fort Lauderdale
888-278-4058
centralreach.com
$38,800,000
136.6
101
Hospital & Health Care; Technology
6
BDEX
Coral Springs
917-410-6616
bdex.com
$3,111,411
122.3
6
7
Postal Center International
Weston
800-430-7241
pcibrands.com
$142,000,000
89.3
263
Graphic Design; Marketing & Advertising; ManufacturingÂ
8
Nautical Ventures Group
Fort Lauderdale
954-926-5250
nauticalventures.com
$65,487,725
83.8
125
Maritime; Retailer; Sporting Goods
9
YMP Real Estate Management
Lauderdale Lakes
305-685-8059
ymprealestate.com
$67,010,000
47.1
99
Commercial Real Estate; Investment Management; Real Estate
10
Atlantic Southern Paving & Sealcoating
Sunrise
954-581-5805
atlanticsouthernpaving.com
$63,630,811
45.1
152
Construction; Facilities Services
11
Rex Three
Sunrise
954-452-8301
rex3.com
$30,000,000
42.9
250
Hospitality; Marketing & Advertising; Packaging & Containers
12
PuroClean
Tamarac
800-775-7876
puroclean.com
$224,000,000
29.5
37
Consumer Services; Commercial & residential cleaningÂ
13
Advanced Roofing
Fort Lauderdale
954-522-6868
advancedroofing.com
$122,046,000
28.2
338
Construction
14
International College Counselors
Fort Lauderdale
954-414-9986
internationalcollegecounselors. com
$2,807,650
26.7
12
Writing & Editing; Education ; Consulting
15
OMG National
Plantation
954-817-0837
omgnational.com
$10,200,000
24.4
83
Internet; Marketing & Advertising; Technology
16
CSI International
Fort Lauderdale
954-308-4300
csiinternational.com
$76,006,534
24.0
224
Consumer Services; Facilities Services
17
PaperStreet Web Design
Fort Lauderdale
954-523-2181
paperstreet.com
$4,584,294
12.4
15
Design; Internet; Marketing & Advertising
18
Fish Consulting
Fort Lauderdale
954-893-9150
fish-consulting.com
$3,473,116
5.2
23
Public Relations & Communications
Information Services; Internet
Source: South Florida Business Journal
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dining, shopping and nightlife that attract leisure visitors from around the world. Recognized globally as a world-class resort, Fort Lauderdale was named the “#2 Top Ten Beach Getaway” by Yahoo Travel, while Porthole magazine selected Port Everglades as “Best Domestic Departure Port.” The metro area has more than 560 lodging
establishments, with 35,700 rooms, ranging from small boutique hotels to luxurious high-rises like the W Fort Lauderdale, The Ritz-Carlton Fort Lauderdale and the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina. There are also more than 4,100 restaurants in Greater Fort Lauderdale. Many business travelers come for events at the 600,000-square-foot Greater Fort Lauderdale/
Broward County Convention Center at Port Everglades. An expansion of the convention center is now underway. When completed, the expanded convention center will boast more than 1,200,000 square feet, including 350,000 square feet of exhibition space, and a new 65,000-square-foot waterfront ballroom. For more information, visit sunny.org
Largest Public Sector Employers - Government and Tax Assisted Business 1
Broward County Public Schools
2
Broward County Government (Includes the following entities)
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Phone
Website
754-321-0000
browardschools.com
Total Employees
Type of Organization/Service
$4,614.5
33,022
$3,357
12,631
Public Schools and Adult Education
• Broward County Commission
954-357-6155
broward.org
$2,306
6,593
County Government
• Broward County Sheriff
954-831-8900
sheriff.org
$1,000
5,735
County Law Enforcement
• Broward County Property Appraiser
954-357-6830
bcpa.net
$24
225
County Government
• Broward County Supervisor of Elections
954-357-7050
browardsoe.org
$27
78
County Government
Memorial Healthcare System
954-987-2000
mhs.net
$2,327
14,000
Hospital District
Broward Health
954-759-7400
browardhealth.org
$1,200**
8,266 Employees 1,558 active medical staff
Hospital District
City of Fort Lauderdale
954-828-5013
fortlauderdale.gov
$895*
2,853
City Government
City of Hollywood
954-921-3388
hollywoodfl.org
$591
1,312 Full Time 214 Part Time
City Government
City of Pembroke Pines
954-431-4884
ppines.com
$483
1,111 Full Time* 328 Part Time*
City Government
City of Miramar
954-602-3120
miramarfl.gov
$252
1,113
City Government
Broward College
954-201-7350
broward.edu
$190.6
Total: 4,170 1,428 Full Time 2,742 Part Time
* Preliminary. ** 2020 Budget. 28
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*Includes Police, Fire, General and Charter School System Employees.
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system, and pro-business attitude. In fact, a reater Fort Lauderdale is home to many recent Chief Executive magazine survey once again headquarters operations, including ranked Florida as the number two best state for AutoNation, JM Family Enterprises, business in its “Best and Worst States for Business Chewy, Citrix, Magic Leap, People’s Trust in 2021” rankings and the Tax Foundation ranked Insurance, Spirit Airlines, UKG and Virgin Florida as the fourth best state Voyages. business tax climate for 2021. A robust communications infrastructure and convenient air “Greater Fort connections make Greater Fort Corporate Headquarters Lauderdale is a Lauderdale particularly attractive Following are some of the preferred choice as a regional headquarters location nearly 200 companies who have for multinational companies corporate, divisional, or regional in today’s work from North America, Europe headquarters or a significant from anywhere and the Pacific Rim. At the presence in Greater Fort economy.” same time, the region provides Lauderdale. a natural entry point for Latin • Accelirate, A software/hardware American companies seeking to company focused on AI and Juliet M. Roulhac establish themselves in the U.S. business process automation, External Affairs marketplace. Sunrise Director, FPL A recent WorldCity study • Advensus, Customer service found that more than 1,450 center, Tamarac multinational companies • American Express, Regional representing 59 nations have offices in the MiamiHQ, Fortune 200 financial services company, Dade, Broward and Palm Beach County region. Plantation That includes DHL Express, Ecolab, Emerson, • AT&T, National communications company, Marriott International, Microsoft, and The Sunrise Wendy’s Company. • AutoNation, Corporate HQ, America’s largest Greater Fort Lauderdale’s other assets that automotive retailer, Fort Lauderdale attract corporate headquarters include a large, • Bankers Healthcare Group, Financing for skilled multilingual workforce, excellent school medical industry, Miramar
“Greater Fort Lauderdale is home to successful companies of all sizes – UKG has made South Florida our home for more than 30 years.”
John Machado Chief Technology Officer, UKG
• BBX Capital Corp., Investment holding company, Fort Lauderdale • Camposol Fresh, North American HQ, agroindustrial company, Fort Lauderdale • Charter Schools USA, Corporate HQ, education, Fort Lauderdale • Chiquita, Corporate HQ, food production, Dania Beach • Citrix, Corporate HQ, computer network software, Fort Lauderdale • City Furniture, Corporate HQ, furniture, Tamarac • Claire’s Stores, Corporate HQ, specialty retailer of jewelry and accessories, Pembroke Pines • Convey Health Solutions, Healthcare technology, Fort Lauderdale • Costa Cruise Lines, Caribbean/Latin American HQ, hospitality, Hollywood • Decimal Engineering, Full-service metal manufacturer, Coral Springs • DGS Defense Corp, Brazilian shipbuilder Photo Courtesy of Stiles
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specializing in military vessels, Miramar • DHL Solutions Americas, Corporate HQ, transportation/logistics, Plantation • DNA Labs International, Forensic DNA analysis for law enforcement agencies, attorneys, and government forensic labs, Deerfield Beach • Embraer U.S. Holdings, Americas HQ, transportation/Logistics, Fort Lauderdale • Emerson, Latin America HQ, diversified global manufacturing and technology, Sunrise • Emser Tile, Regional inventory and distribution facility, Coral Springs • GBS Enterprises, Corporate HQ, textile, furniture warrantees and meat-packing plants, Deerfield Beach • Hayes Locums, Physician and healthcare placement, Fort Lauderdale • Hard Rock International, Corporate HQ, worldwide entertainment, hotel, dining and gaming brand, Davie • Heico Corporation, Corporate HQ, aerospace, defense and electronics, Hollywood • Hoerbiger Corporation of America, Inc., Compression technology, drive technology and
hydraulics, Pompano Beach • Hotwire Communications, Corporate HQ, fiber, gigabet Internet services, Fort Lauderdale • Icon International, Corporate barter company, Fort Lauderdale • JetBlue Travel Products, Corporate HQ, travel packages, Dania Beach • XOJET, Corporate HQ, mobile community for shared and private flights, Fort Lauderdale • JL Audio, Corporate HQ, car, marine and home audio components, Miramar • JM Family Enterprises, Corporate HQ, diversified companies in the automotive, financial services and franchising industries, Deerfield Beach • Kaplan Inc., Regional Corporate HQ, postsecondary education, Fort Lauderdale • Kellstrom Aerospace Group, Leading supplier of aircraft parts and services, Davie • Magic Leap, Corporate HQ, spatial computing, Plantation • Mednax, physician-led national medical group, Sunrise • Microsoft, Caribbean/Latin American HQ,
“From startups to Fortune 500 multinationals, Greater Fort Lauderdale is a longtime leader in the life sciences industry.”
Cheryl Kleiman
Regional Vice President of sales, Flexential software development and distribution, Fort Lauderdale • Navalimpianti, Design and manufacture of marine equipment, Fort Lauderdale • Nova Southeastern University, Corporate HQ, post-secondary education, Davie • OZ, Corporate HQ, IT service management, Fort Lauderdale • People’s Trust, Corporate HQ, property insurance, Deerfield Beach • Propulsion Technologies International, Corporate HQ, repair/overhaul of commercial
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engine parts, Miramar • Publix, Food manufacturer/distributor, Deerfield Beach • Royal Caribbean, Technology center for cruise brand, Miramar • SEACOR Holdings Inc., Corporate HQ, transportation/logistics, Fort Lauderdale • SeaLand, Western Hemisphere HQ, international freight shipper, Miramar • Shipmonk, Strategic logistic partner for warehousing, ecommerce, kitting and distribution, Fort Lauderdale • Shiji, International company with global
headquarters in Asia, focused on technology platform for the hospitality industry, Hollywood • Sintavia, 3D metallic powder printing for aviation parts, Hollywood • Southeastern Aerospace Services, generator power accessory MRO provider, Pompano Beach • Spirit Airlines, Corporate HQ, airline, Miramar/ Dania Beach • Techtronic Industries, USA HQ, battery powered equipment, including Milwaukee Tool, Ryobi, Dirt Devil and Hoover, Fort Lauderdale • UKG, Corporate HQ, human capital management cloud solutions, Weston
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• Uniform Advantage, Corporate HQ, uniforms, Fort Lauderdale • Unique Palms Home Developers, Residential home builder and commercial construction company, Fort Lauderdale • Virgin Voyages, Global Headquarters for Virgin cruise line, Plantation • VPX, Nutraceuticals, functional foods and beverages such as Bang energy drinks, Pembroke Pines • Walgreens Corporation, Specialized pharmacy products and services, Miramar • Wash Depot Holdings, Inc., Leading full-service car wash and detailing services company, Fort Lauderdale • Wayman Aviation, Aircraft parts and engines, Pembroke Pines
“Highly rated schools, colleges, universities and trade schools are a tremendous asset for businesses in Greater Fort Lauderdale.”
Kim Sweers
Managing Partner, FB Marine Group
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COMPANY SPOTLIGHT:
Hard Rock International Hard Rock International, one of the world’s bestknown hospitality brands, is based in Davie, near one of its iconic assets: the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, featuring its first-ever guitar hotel. Owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, this entertainment, gaming and hospitality destination completed a $1.5 billion expansion in 2019. Its Hard Rock Live entertainment venue, with a 7,000-person capacity, showcases A-list entertainers, comedy acts, Broadway performances, sporting events and live broadcast productions. Around the world there are 32 Hard Rock hotels, including five in Asia, and numerous Hard Rock Cafes.
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“With its vibrant arts community and exciting array of cultural offerings, Greater Fort Lauderdale delivers an outstanding lifestyle for all ages.”
ear-round outdoor activities and a long recreational options: list of cultural, shopping and dining • Taking part in a 5k run or walk. options make Greater Fort Lauderdale • Spending time at the pool. an outstanding place to live, work and play. • Jogging along the Atlantic Ocean in an There are inviting residential options for just oceanfront community. about everyone with downtown • Shopping and dining along Las communities, family-friendly Olas Boulevard. suburban homes, LGBT-friendly • Spending “family time” at neighborhoods, waterfront a favorite bistro in Coconut buildings and expansive ranches. Creek, Coral Springs, Weston or With many miles of sandy Plantation. beaches, hundreds of parks, • Playing a challenging round of golf courses and tennis courts, golf. gardens, festivals, as well as • Watching the Florida Panthers Many Broward miles of waterways and the National Hockey League team. cities have been Atlantic Ocean for boating, • Biking to the beach, around recognized diving, paddleboarding and other town or in Everglades National nationally for their waterborne activities, residents Park. high quality of life. can enjoy the outdoors any time • Heading out to the Gulf Stream of the year. for deep-sea fishing. Located at the center of • Visiting renowned naturea cosmopolitan urban region, Greater Fort focused venues such as Butterfly World, Lauderdale also offers an abundance of music, art, Everglades Holiday Park or Flamingo Gardens. culture, sports, theater, dance and multicultural In Greater Fort Lauderdale, it’s easy to pursue attractions. favorite leisure-time pursuits or explore new and exciting activities.
Recreation and Relaxing Options
In Greater Fort Lauderdale, a typical weekend might include these kinds of inviting cultural and
Phillip Dunlap Director, Broward Cultural Division
Award-Winning Communities
Many Broward cities have been recognized nationally for their high quality of life, including “family friendliness,” top schools, recreational programs and housing programs, including the following: • Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Lauderhill, Miramar, Pembroke Pines and Pompano Beach have all been named “All-America Cities.” • Fort Lauderdale was named one of the top 25 best places to live and as having one of the top 10 downtowns in the U.S. by Livability.com, the city was named one of the country’s “100 Best Places to Live and Launch a Business” by CNN Money and the “2nd Happiest City for Young Professionals in the U.S.” by Forbes. It also ranked number #1 in nation for relocations by MoveBuddha. • Weston and Lauderhill ranked in the top 15 best small cities to start a business by Verizon. • South Florida (Fort Lauderdale/Miami/West Palm Beach) ranked top 10 in Nation for women to start a business by Business.com. Photo Courtesy of the City of Coral Springs
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• Pembroke Pines and Fort Lauderdale were named to Happiest Cities in America by WalletHub. • Cooper City was named “One of the Ten Best Towns for Families” by Family Circle. • Coconut Creek, Fort Lauderdale, Hallandale Beach, Lauderhill, Margate, Oakland Park, Parkland, Sunrise, Tamarac and West Park have all been named a “Playful City USA,” an honor for cities and towns that make play a priority and use innovative programs to get children active, playing, and healthy. • Hollywood has been ranked among the best places to live in Florida, according to Livability. com. • North Lauderdale and Plantation were named among the “100 Best Communities for Young
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People” by America’s Promise Alliance, the nation’s largest organization dedicated to children and youth. • Pembroke Pines, Coconut Creek and Coral Springs were named among the top 100 cities to live in America by Money magazine. The magazine also ranked Coral Springs, Miramar and Weston as among the 100 best small cities in America. • Pembroke Pines, Tamarac and Sunrise were recognized by Businessweek magazine as best places to raise children.
Green Initiatives
One of the priorities of the Broward County Board of County Commissioners is the Greenways System. This is a countywide network of safe, clean
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bicycle and equestrian paths, nature trails and waterways that connect each neighborhood, from the Everglades to the Atlantic Ocean to conservation lands, parks and recreation facilities, cultural and historic sites, schools and business areas. Another transportation initiative is Broward B-cycle, a bike-sharing service with multiple rental stations. For a modest enrollment fee, members can use Broward B-cycle for an unlimited number of short trips. For more information, go to bcycle.com.
Parks in Greater Fort Lauderdale
With year-round sunshine and an average daily high of 78°F in the winter, it’s almost always a great day to go to a park in Broward County. Local municipalities – as well as county government – operate hundreds of parks offering a wide range of activities including
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aquatics, nature walks, batting cages, boat rides, racquet centers, water skiing, horseback riding, target ranges, skate parks — you name it! Broward County Parks and Recreation (broward.org/parks) manages almost 6,500 acres, encompassing nearly 50 regional parks and nature centers, neighborhood parks, and natural areas at various stages of development. Facilities include water parks, campgrounds, a target range, a stadium, a skate park, an observatory, mountain
bike trails, an educational farm with stables, and a velodrome and other sports facilities. The division is a past winner of the National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management. The division also offers classes for many leisure activities.
Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale
Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale (goriverwalk.com) is a nonprofit organization that oversees Riverwalk
Photo Courtesy of Broward Center for the Performing Arts
Linear Park, a lush tropical oasis in the city’s downtown center with a year-round calendar of events and activities.
Golf Courses
Golfers of all skill levels can choose from more than 40 courses, including exclusive private clubs, premier municipal facilities and leading resort courses. For more information, visit sunny.org.
Festivals
Each year, Greater Fort Lauderdale residents can enjoy hundreds of local festivals such as the Winterfest Boat Parade (winterfestparade.com), Las Olas Art Fair (artfestival.com), the Seminole Tribal Fair & Pow Wow (semtribefairandpowwow.com) and Wilton Manors Stonewall Pride parade and street festival (wiltonmanorsstonewall.com). The area is also home to two beachfront music festivals, Riptide – featuring alternative rock music, and Tortuga – featuring a blend of country, pop and rock music.
ARTS AND CULTURE
Broward Center for the Performing Arts The Broward Center for the Performing Arts
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Detail from Blue Heron Dream, a mural by Marcus Borges aka Grabster located in Fort Lauderdale’s FATVillage Arts District
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The Place for Entertainment With a year-round calendar of Broadway shows, concerts, theater, dance and comedy performances, Greater Fort Lauderdale is truly the place for entertainment. Here are some of the 2021-22 shows coming to the Broward Center for the Performing Arts and the BB&T Center: • Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical • Cirque Dreams Holidaze • Rosanne Cash • A Tribute to Tom Petty • Harry Styles • John Legend • Disney on Ice • James Taylor • André Rieu
(browardcenter.org) is a large, multivenue arts and entertainment complex featuring the 2,700seat Au-Rene Theater, the intimate 590-seat Amaturo Theater and the flexible 250–400-seat Abdo New River Room. The Broward Center is home to the nation’s largest arts-in-education program of its kind, where public school children have opportunities to attend educational performances. In recent years the Broward Center hosted several blockbuster traveling Broadway shows including “Hamilton,” “Escape to Margaritaville,” “Aladdin” and “Mean Girls.”
South Florida Symphony Orchestra
Led by music director and conductor Sebrina María Alfonso, the South Florida Symphony Orchestra (southfloridasymphony.org) brings world-class musicians and performances to the region. Founded in 1997, the orchestra provides an enriching cultural experience and to provide educational programs that build an appreciation of classical music in the next generation of performers and concertgoers.
Symphony of the Americas
Founded in 1987, Symphony of the Americas (symphonyoftheamericas.org) brings the best
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of classical music blended with new Latin compositions to the multicultural population of South Florida.
NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale
Located in Fort Lauderdale’s Arts and Entertainment District, NSU Art Museum (nsuartmuseum.org) is a premier destination for exhibitions and programs in the visual arts.. Highlights include the country’s largest collection of 19th and early 20th century paintings and drawings by the American realist William Glackens, and the most extensive holding in the U.S. of works by post-World War II, avant-garde CoBrA artists from Copenhagen, Brussels and Amsterdam.
Museum of Discovery and Science
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the historic Gateway Theater in Fort Lauderdale and Cinema Paradiso in Hollywood. For more information, visit fliff.com.
Art Walks
Monthly art walks are a popular activity in Greater Fort Lauderdale, where residents and visitors can explore artists’ studios and galleries, attend theater productions, enjoy spoken word poetry or experience an art installation.
Broward County Library
As the ninth-largest library system in the United States, Broward County Library (broward.org/ library) touches the lives of the public once every second during its regular operating hours. With 38 locations, more than 3 million items and 2,000 computers for public use, Broward County Library places a strong emphasis on literacy, after-school programs and electronic access. Numerous books, audiobooks, movies and other content are available for download from home with a library card.
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learning in science for children and adults through exhibits, programs and films. Founded in 1976, the nonprofit museum includes an airboat simulator, an otter exhibit, an aviation exhibit and the AutoNation IMAX Theater, home of the largest movie screen in South Florida. For details about other art venues and events, including a list of museums in Greater Fort Lauderdale, visit Broward.org/Arts or ArtsCalendar.com.
Broward County Cultural Division
The Broward Cultural Division actively promotes Broward County’s creative economy, a significant driver of the region’s economic success. Advancing the impact and creation of arts and culture throughout Greater Fort Lauderdale, the Division invests in the creative sector and provides capacity-building opportunities for artists, organizations and creative talent through events and activities that fuel Broward’s creative infrastructure. The Cultural Division includes the county’s nationally recognized Public Art & Design program. It also offers and oversees grant programs that provide over $4.5 million in annual support for Broward-based cultural organizations and artists. For more information, visit Broward. org/Arts.
Arts and Culture Calendar
The Cultural Division produces ArtsCalendar. com, South Florida’s leading online resource for
events and happenings in the local arts, culture and entertainment scene. Event postings for artists and organizations, and access for the public are free.
Programming and Workshops
The Cultural Division offers a wide range of digital and in-person programming and resources for artists, organizations and the public ranging from showcases featuring local filmmakers, writers and performers, to online workshops like Business Skills for Creatives, which guides creatives to grow their practices and flourish in today’s economy. Information available at Broward.org/Arts or @ BrowardArts on all social media channels.
Supporting the Arts
Greater Fort Lauderdale has many facilities and enclaves that support artists and other creative professionals. The Bailey Contemporary Arts (BaCA), located in the heart of Pompano Beach’s Creative Arts District, is a place for artists, residents and business to come together and use the power of the arts to uplift, revitalize and build a stronger community. The City of Hollywood is home to Art in the Park at Young Circle, the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood, Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center and the Hollywood Boulevard monthly art walk. The Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival promotes independent film at its annual festival and through year-round screenings at Savor Cinema and
Shopping is a favorite activity for Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County residents and visitors. While every neighborhood has its retail centers, the largest mall in the region is Sawgrass Mills in Sunrise, one of the state’s most popular shopping destinations. Other major suburban centers include Coral Ridge Mall, Westfield Broward Mall, Pembroke Lakes Mall, Weston Town Center and the Pompano Square Mall. In the eastern part of the county, The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale is an upscale shopping center, while Las Olas Boulevard is a favorite location for outdoor dining, shopping and entertainment.
Professional and Spectator Sports
Professional football, baseball, hockey, soccer and basketball are readily accessible to Greater Fort Lauderdale sports fans. In Sunrise, BB&T Center is home to the National Hockey League’s Florida Panthers. Additionally, the BB&T Center is home to numerous concerts and live events. In 2019 and 2020 entertainment included The Black Keys, Cirque du Soleil, Disney on Ice, Post Malone, The Who and more. Just to the south, the National Football League’s Miami Dolphins play at Hard Rock Stadium. A short drive down I-95 in downtown Miami is FTX Arena, home court for the Miami Heat, who captured the 2006, 2012 and 2013 NBA championships. Fans can also enjoy the Miami Marlins baseball team (World Series champions in 1997 and 2003), and Inter Miami CF, a professional Major League Soccer club, plays at the AutoNation DRV PNK stadium in Fort Lauderdale.
Gaming
Greater Fort Lauderdale residents and guests can enjoy thoroughbred racing, as well as jai alai, “the world’s fastest sport,” in the region’s pari-mutuel facilities. In addition, these venues, including the Seminole Hard Rock Casino, offer fast-paced gaming action, including slot machines, table games and poker. www.gflalliance.org
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A Deep and Diverse Talent Pool
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thoroughly assess a region’s workforce, educational resources, and talent attraction strategies as a component of community competitiveness. To position Greater Fort Lauderdale for job creation and A Top Talent Location investment opportunities, the Greater Fort Lauderdale is Alliance engaged Boyette Strategic known nationwide as an excellent Advisors to conduct a workforce location to work. In 2021, and skills gap analysis of the UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) area workforce. The analysis was ranked #6 on Fortune’s “100 Best funded through a grant from Companies to Work For.” Other JPMorgan Chase & Co. Its key area companies on the Fortune Highly ranked “best findings: “best” list included Bank of companies to work • Employers are generally very America (#22); Deloitte (#34); for” include UKG satisfied with workforce skills Publix (#42); Baptist Health South - formerly known and availability in Greater Fort Florida (#45); Citrix (#60); and as UKG, JM Family Lauderdale JM Family Enterprises (#94), Enterprises and • Opportunities exist to which has been recognized for Baptist Health South strengthen relationships between 23 years in a row. UKG also Florida. employers and educators captured the #43 spot in Fortune’s • Recruiting for middle-skill “75 Best Large Workplaces for training programs presents some Millennials” list for 2021 JM unique opportunities Family Enterprises was ranked #70, and Publix • Employers are interested in engaging was #76. Millennials across all sectors
reater Fort Lauderdale’s high quality of life and work-from-anywhere options appeal to talented professionals, executives and entrepreneurs of all ages.
Building the Talent Pipeline
A high-quality talent pipeline is the single most important consideration for companies investing in new locations and expansions. Companies
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“Greater Fort Lauderdale has a deep and diverse pool of skilled talent.”
Shaheewa Jarrett Gelin, Esq. Founder & President, Broward County Black Chamber of Commerce
Salty Jobs
The Marine Industries Association of South Florida (MIASF) has produced and branded an educational video series that identifies the many employment opportunities and career paths available in South Florida’s marine industry, whose jobs typically pay 28 percent higher than the state average. Salty Jobs, a series of three-tofour-minute video geared toward young people entering the workforce, showcases a variety of jobs being performed by a young professional host. Salty Jobs episodes have been shown in South Florida K-12 public schools, colleges, and universities, at state-funded CareerSource Centers and other venues. The series can also be viewed by visiting www.saltyjobs.org, www.facebook/ saltyjobstv.com and on YouTube.
Preparing for Careers
Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) and the region’s private schools offer a wide range of programs to help middle-school, high-school and adult students prepare for careers. In keeping with that mission, Broward educators work closely with Photo Courtesy of AutoNation
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business leaders to help students explore the wide range of career opportunities available in Greater Fort Lauderdale. For example, thousands of high school juniors participate each year in the Claim Your Future Showcase – a partnership between the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance and BCPS’ Career, Technical, Adult & Community Education program. More than 60 local companies participate each year, so students can learn about career pathways in fields including life sciences, technology, aviation, construction and manufacturing. Students also participate in mock interviews and executive panel discussions, and attend breakout sessions including soft skills training, non-traditional post-secondary careers and information from the Broward Technical Colleges. (See Education chapter for more information.)
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Greater Fort Lauderdale ranked 16 in the nation for talent attraction among counties with population of 100,000 or more
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5000+
High school juniors have participated in the Claim Your Future Showcase.
250,000
Job seekers take advantage of CareerSource Broward’s services annually.
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Supporting Career Goals
Greater Fort Lauderdale’s colleges and universities graduate thousands of skilled potential employees every year, supporting the talent pipeline. Programs include dual enrollment between Broward County Public Schools and Broward College for aviation and marine careers. They also offer a wide range of executive education, certification and other skill-building programs, helping professionals take the next step in their careers.
Internship Opportunities
CareerSource Broward - in partnership with Broward College - has developed BrowardIntern. com to help link businesses with talented and highly qualified young people seeking internships. The program (browardintern.com) allows any company with an internship opportunity based in Broward County to post open positions at no cost and gives students the ability to upload their resumes to be seen by employers and human resources representatives looking for interns. Through the BCPS Career, Technical, Adult Community Education (CTACE) department, students have an opportunity to participate in NAF career-themed academies focusing on one of five career themes: finance, hospitality & tourism, information technology, engineering, and health sciences. As part of this program, 11th graders 42
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Andres Barry, President JetBlue Travel Products
“With our home in Greater Fort Lauderdale, we have access to an incredible talent pool. We’re positioned in the heart of a major vacations destination and close to one of the airline’s focus cities.” participate in internships in order to experience real world work experiences that are related to their career pathway.
TRAINING PROGRAMS
Greater Fort Lauderdale companies can take advantage of several statewide and regional training programs that can be tailored to their specific requirements, including the following.
Quick Response Training Grants
The Florida Quick Response Training grant program is designed to assist qualified relocating and expanding Florida businesses. This program is customized, flexible and responsive to individual company needs.
CareerSource Broward Services Here are some of the services offered to businesses – at no cost to employers. • Access to thousands of resumes • Local recruiting • Pre-screening services • Easy and convenient job postings • Employed worker training grants • Grants for new and expanding businesses • Customized training for existing employees • No-cost mass recruitment services • On the-job training incentives • On-site recruitments • Workforce outplacement services • Labor market information • Employer forums • Career fairs in Employ Florida, Florida’s state-administered database; prescreening and interviewing applicants; and providing employers with valuable labor market information. In addition, CSBD can identify specific financial incentives that may be available when certain job candidates are hired. Funding comes from federal and state tax dollars, so there is no cost to businesses utilizing these services. CareerSource Broward’s On-the-Job Training (OJT) Program provides a unique opportunity for individuals who already possess some job-related
skills and knowledge to “earn as they learn.” By participating, employers benefit by being reimbursed 50% to 75% for the candidate’s wages during the training period, while having the services of a full-time employee. The candidate cannot begin employment prior to the approval of the On-The-Job Training agreement between CareerSource Broward and the employer. • OJT focuses on jobs involving the introduction of new technologies, production or service procedures; upgrading to new jobs that require additional skills or workplace literacy; among other purposes. • The employer can be in the public, private or nonprofit sector. • OJT is limited in duration based upon the target occupation for which the participant is being trained, the participant’s prior work experience and the service strategy. CareerSource Broward has long-standing partnerships with thousands of Broward County employers. Its staff has years of experience in helping businesses grow by assisting them to recruit qualified candidates who can immediately contribute to their bottom line. CareerSource Broward is part of the statewide network of nearly 100 career centers in Florida, the first state in the nation to achieve a unified brand and logo for all of its state and regional workforce development boards and career centers. For more information about programs and services, call the Employer Services line at 954-677JOBS or visit www.careersourcebroward.com. For more information, see Business Assistance and Incentives chapter.
Incumbent Worker Training Program
Incumbent Worker Training is a state program providing training to currently employed workers to keep Florida’s workforce competitive in a global economy and to retain existing businesses. The program is available to all for-profit Florida businesses in operation for at least one year prior to application and requires training for existing employees. Funded by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and administered by CareerSource Florida, this program was created to provide financial support upgrading the skills of full-time employees, while reducing training costs. Training can be done in-house utilizing outside vendors, education partners or public or private training institutions and can also be delivered from existing curriculums that cater to specific business needs. The programs can increase skills and productivity at every level of an organization.
OPPORTUNITY NEVER LOOKED SO GOOD
About CareerSource Broward
CareerSource Broward (CSBD) helps businesses in Greater Fort Lauderdale find well-trained, highly qualified employees in all industries – with no cost for its services. The Broward Workforce Development Board, which governs CareerSource Broward, is a business-led board driving the needbased solutions provided by CSBD. Each year, more than 250,000 job seekers take advantage of CSBD services by either placing a résumé in the system or participating in a training program. CareerSource Broward can save businesses “Money – Energy – Time” by listing positions
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Tamarac offers excellent opportunities for investors, developers and new businesses to thrive. Contact Tamarac’s Economic Development Office at (954) 597-3513 to discover all that our vibrant community has to offer. www.Tamarac.org
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Lifelong Learning Opportunities A seamless educational system
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students participating in Cambridge programs, increasing Cambridge opportunities across the district and commitment to equity for all students. BCPS serves a diverse population with students representing 177 countries and regions, and 151 languages. All K-12 district schools are accredited by AdvancED, a global leader in advancing educational excellence. BROWARD COUNTY In 2021, a total of 1,654 PUBLIC SCHOOLS BCPS seniors earned the Florida Broward County Public Schools More than 300,000 Academic Scholars Bright Futures (BCPS) is the sixth-largest public college and university Scholarship, which pays 100 school system in the nation and students call South percent of Florida public college the second largest in Florida. Florida home. or university tuition. In addition, BCPS serves nearly 261,500 approximately 1,278 seniors students and approximately earned the Medallion level Bright 110,000 adult students in 241 Futures Scholarship, which pays schools, centers and technical 75 percent of tuition to a Florida public university colleges, and 93 charter schools. and 100% tuition for students enrolled in an BCPS is committed to excellence in education. associate degree program at a Florida College In 2021 – for the second time in two years – BCPS System institution. Approximately 1,198 seniors was named District of the Year by Cambridge earned the Gold Seal Vocational and/or the International. The award recognizes school Florida CAPE scholarship, which pays a portion districts for high academic achievements among
reater Fort Lauderdale’s highly regarded schools, colleges and universities provide a strong foundation for the region’s high quality of life. The region’s educational institutions offer programs to meet the individual learning styles of students and their families, while creating career opportunities and building a skilled workforce.
300K
of tuition. These scholarships are valued at a combined total of more than $77.5 million for graduates. The district has more than 14,000 full-time instructional staff members. The average experience of a Broward teacher is approximately 14 years, and approximately half of all BCPS teachers hold advanced degrees (master’s, specialist or doctorate).
Career, Technical, Adult & Community Education
Dozens of career technical education pathways exist in BCPS. These career technical pathways engage students in learning technical, industrybased certification and employability skills to be college and career ready. Whether learning a trade, computer coding, building a robot or catering an event, BCPS students learn skills that will launch their lifelong career interest. In the 2020/21 school year, BCPS middle Photo Courtesy of Nova Southeastern University
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“Our schools, colleges and universities prepare students well for the modern workforce, and support lifelong learning for adults.”
Randy Fraser
Chief Engineer, In-House Electronics, Ford Motor Company
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and high school students enrolled in career and technical pathways earned more than 7,000 industry and digital tool certifications, which can lead to college credits, apprenticeships and job placements. BCPS also offers adult education programs that include: GED/High School Equivalency Exam, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Family Literacy and Adults with Disabilities.
Business-Specific Education
Broward Technical Colleges (Atlantic, McFatter and Sheridan) offer state-of-the-industry equipment and facilities, informed and skilled faculty and industry-credentialed educational
programs. The majority of the programs can be completed in a year (Career in a Year). Online learning opportunities are available in a variety of workforce education programs to better serve the needs of students who require flexible scheduling options. In addition, Broward Technical Colleges provide business training solutions on eight campuses to address specific training needs and schedules. The district’s industry partners have honored many career and technical education programs with national and state awards of excellence. In fact, Broward Technical Colleges students have also been awarded more industry certifications than any other institution in the state of Florida for five consecutive years.
Seamless Education
BCPS high school and adult students may earn post-secondary college credits toward industryrecognized technical certificates and degrees. Career and technical education programs, magnet programs, College Academy @ Broward College, technical dual enrollment and smaller learning communities provide students with rigorous and relevant curriculum to help meet their individual goals. For more information about Broward County Public Schools programs, visit browardschools. com and browardtechnicalcolleges.com. Follow BCPS on Twitter @browardschools and Facebook at facebook.com/browardschools, and download the free BCPS mobile app.
A One-Stop Educational Website
An Alliance website – GFLedu.org – presents a one-stop comprehensive look at education in Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County, including public and private, pre-K through postgraduate programs. Visitors can view educational institutions in different parts of the county and see student, alumni and teacher achievements, testimonials from local business leaders, videos that bring education initiatives to life, and much more. Key partners include Broward County Public Schools, private K-12 schools such as Pine Crest School, and higher education institutions like Broward College, Florida Atlantic University and Nova Southeastern University. www.gflalliance.org
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Independent and Private Schools
Greater Fort Lauderdale has more than 60 private and independent schools that meet a variety of student academic and personal needs. More than 30,000 children in Broward County attend nonpublic schools, which offer programs from early childhood education through 12th grade. These schools welcome calls for information and are happy to arrange family visits to their campuses. Many also offer bus transportation. Accredited non-public schools hold memberships in organizations such as the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), the Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS), the Association of Independent Schools of Florida (AISF), the Florida Kindergarten Council (FKC), and several accrediting organizations for religious, proprietary and special needs programs. For more information, see the chart on page 48.
THE PLACE TO LEARN
Broward County Public Schools • BCPS Federal Graduation Rate increased to 89.4 percent in 2020 (includes traditional high schools, centers and charter schools), the highest rate since the Federal Uniform Graduation Rate was adopted in 2011. The 2020 graduation rates were released by the Florida Department of Education in January 2021. • In the 2021 edition of U.S. News & World Report’s Best High Schools, 10 BCPS high schools ranked in the top 10 percent of high schools in the nation. Five BCPS high schools were also recognized in the top 5 percent: Pompano Beach High School, William T. McFatter Technical High School, Cypress Bay High School, Sheridan Technical High School and Atlantic Technical High School. • The graduating class of 2021 included 2,235 seniors who earned a Gold or Silver Seal of Biliteracy along with their high school diplomas. These students met state requirements for being proficient in two or more languages upon high school graduation. • For a fifth consecutive year, BCPS career and technical education students at Atlantic Technical College, McFatter Technical College and Sheridan Technical College were No. 1 in the state, earning the highest number of industry certifications for the 2019/20 school year. Students at the three Broward Technical Colleges outperformed their counterparts in the state by more than 15 percent, with 889 credentials earned. • BCPS middle and high school students enrolled in career and technical pathways earned nearly 7,000 industry and digital tool certifications. • BCPS students may choose from more career technical education options than ever before. There are more than 25 different career pathways offered at middle and high schools across the district. These programs provide personalized pathways for students to earn industry level certifications and engage in work-based experiences to graduate career and college ready. • BCPS is one of 15 awardees in the nation selected for the first phase of the Balance the Equation: A Grand Challenge for Algebra 1 grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Through the $100,000 grant initiative, educational systems and their partners are encouraged to rethink the way Algebra 1 is taught to help students – particularly those from diverse or low socioeconomic backgrounds – understand how
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the skills learned through Algebra 1 can be applied in the real world, build successful support systems within school communities, create new ways to engage students in learning algebra, and empower and strengthen teacher practices to better meet the unique needs of each student. • BCPS offers the largest public school district debate initiative in the country with approximately 15,000 students participating in debate programs in elementary, middle and high schools. BCPS students consistently earn local, state and national recognition for their debate skills. • 100 percent of BCPS high schools offer computer science courses and all schools participate in the Hour of Code, celebrating computer science by engaging in coding activities. • BCPS offers 180 magnet and innovative programs at schools across the district. These programs are created around specific areas of interest and unique themes. • BCPS is a national leader in innovative educational initiatives, such as offering chess to all second grade students to develop critical thinking, problem-solving and social skills, plus access and support for K-12 chess clubs. Chess is provided in partnership with Chess4Life. • BCPS continues to grow its Dual Language Program, with 49 schools participating in the 2021/22 school year. The Dual Language Program provides students with the opportunity to become fully bilingual by learning, listening, speaking, reading and writing in English and the target language. The Dual Language Program also promotes multicultural awareness and appreciation for other languages and cultures.
Several colleges and universities serve Greater Fort Lauderdale, including both state and private institutions offering associate, bachelor, master and doctoral degree programs. More than 35 institutions offer associate’s degrees or higher within 30 miles of Fort Lauderdale, including 11 with MBA degrees. Many institutions also offer certificate or custom training programs that focus on workforce development and the needs of Broward employers. Here are profiles of several leading colleges and universities.
Broward College
Broward College is the oldest and largest institution of higher learning in Greater Fort Lauderdale, serving more than 68,000 students annually. With campuses throughout the region, it is the principal provider of undergraduate higher education for county residents, while attracting scholars from throughout the U.S. and more than 175 nations. Broward College is continuously recognized
BCPS STUDENT DIVERSITY (2019/2020) • White: 51.2% • Black: 40.5% • Asian: 3.9% • Multiracial: 3.7% • Native American or Alaskan Native: 0.5% • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.2% • Multiracial: 3.7% *Totals may not be exactly 100.0% due to rounding
• Hispanic: 36.1% • Non-Hispanic: 63.9% Source: Broward County Public Schools, 9/14/2020 Benchmark Day Enrollment Report
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World Class Faculty Demonstrate Educational Excellence
as an institution of excellence. In 2021, the prestigious Aspen Institute College Excellence Program, for the fifth time, named Broward College as one of the Top Ten Institutions in the nation. The college’s Broward UP program delivers workforce education courses, along with career readiness and support services for residents employment challenges.
Florida Atlantic University
Florida Atlantic University is the lead state university serving Broward County with three campuses that offer upper division (junior and
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senior) and graduate courses in Davie, Fort Lauderdale and Dania Beach. The Davie campus offers more than 30 “2+2” undergraduate degree programs in partnership with Broward College, and the two institutions share the Davie and Fort Lauderdale campuses. Graduate programs in design, education, nursing, and business, along with several professional development programs are available on the Davie campus. FAU’s Fort Lauderdale campus is part of a growing urban community
ENROLLMENT
Students enrolled in Broward County public schools (2019 - 2020) Elementary Schools (K – 5): 86,141
Total:
High Schools (Grades 9 – 12): 69,893
260,715
Charter Schools: 48,208
(Including Charters)
Middle Schools (Grades 6 – 8): 47,309 Pre-K: 5,061
Source: Broward County Public Schools, 9/14/2020 Benchmark Day Enrollment Report
Education Centers: 4,103
NUMBER OF SCHOOLS
27.6%
Elementary Schools: 135 (40.5%) Charter Schools: 92 (27.6%) Middle Schools: 35 (10.5%) High Schools: 32 (9.6%)
10.5% 9.6%
40.5%
Adult Education and Center Schools: 18 (5.4%) Combination Schools: 11 (3.3%) ESE Agency Schools: 7 (2.1%) Colleges: 3 (1% )
Since 2006, the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance has showcased the high quality of Greater Fort Lauderdale’s integrated education system and the outstanding quality of the local workforce through several partnerships between with educational institutions. One initiative is spotlighting South Florida’s World Class faculty by recognizing educators who are nationally or internationally known in their fields. The following educators have been honored. • 2021 – Dr. Ruth M. Tappen, the Dr. Ruth Tappen Christine E. Lynn Eminent Scholar and Professor in Florida Atlantic University’s Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing. Dr. Tappen is nationally and internationally recognized as an innovative researcher • 2020 – No Honoree • 2019 – Dr. Evangelos Kaisar, associate professor & director of the Freight Mobility Research Institute and the Multimodal Intelligent Transportation Systems Laboratory in the Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatics Engineering at Florida Atlantic University. • 2018 – Dr. Manhar R. Dhanak, Professor & Director, Institute for Ocean and Systems Engineering at SeaTech, Department of Ocean and Mechanical Engineering, Florida Atlantic University in Dania Beach • 2017 – Dr. Bob Speth in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences of the College of Pharmacy at Nova Southeastern University • 2016 – Dr. Nancy Klimas, Professor and Chair of the Department of Clinical Immunology in the College of Osteopathic Medicine at Nova Southeastern University For more information about Education in Greater Fort Lauderdale, go to gflalliance.org/ education
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and is advancing the creative economy with degree programs in Architecture and Multimedia Studies. The campus is also home to the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Fort Lauderdale serving seasoned adult learners in the area. The Dania Beach campus, also known as SeaTech, serves as a research and educational center and is headquarters for the Southeast National Marine Renewable Energy Center and the Freight Mobility Research Institute. Students can select a major from more than 170 degree programs, with courses taught by over 1,000 full-time faculty members.
Keiser University
Keiser University is Florida’s second largest private, not-for-profit university, serving nearly 20,000 students at 20 Florida campuses, online,
and internationally. Classes are offered during the day, evening and online to accommodate students’ schedules. Keiser offers associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in high demand, career-related fields such as nursing, business, information technology, health care, biotechnology, culinary arts, education, and legal studies.
Nova Southeastern University
Nova Southeastern University is the nation’s seventh largest independent university with 21,000 students, more than 190,000 alumni, a 314-acre Fort Lauderdale-Davie campus, regional locations around Florida and the Caribbean, and a presence in nine countries around the world. NSU awards associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s,
educational specialist, graduate, doctoral and firstprofessional degrees in more than 150 programs, including NSU’s College of Allopathic Medicine (M.D. College). NSU is classified as a university with “high research activity” by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.
University of Phoenix
University of Phoenix provides access to online higher education opportunities that enable students to develop knowledge and skills necessary to pursue their professional goals, improve the performance of their organizations, and provide leadership and service to their communities. University of Phoenix has a campus in Miramar. For a more comprehensive list, see chart on page 50.
Top 25 Private Schools by Enrollment School
City
Phone
Website
Grades
Enrollment
Tuition
1
American Heritage School
Plantation
954-472-0022
ahschool.com
PreK 3-12
2,400
$26,524-33,386
2
Saint Thomas Aquinas
Fort Lauderdale
954-581-0700
aquinas-sta.org
9-12
2,200
$12,600
3
University School of Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale
954-262-4400
uschool.nova.edu
PreK-12
2,000
$17,500-35,700
4
Calvary Christian Academy
Fort Lauderdale
954-905-5100
ccaeagles.org
PreK-12
2,000
$7,800-14,425
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5
Pine Crest School
Fort Lauderdale
954-492-4100
pinecrest.edu
PreK-12
1,750
$29,915-36,550
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6
North Broward Preparatory School
Coconut Creek
954-247-0179
nordangliaeducation.com
PreK 3-12
1,650
$24,200-34,300
7
Archbishop McCarthy High School
Southwest Ranches
954-434-8820
mccarthyhigh.org
9-12
1,586
$11,190-11,610
8
Cardinal Gibbons High School
Fort Lauderdale
954-491-2900
cghsfl.org
9-12
1,100
$12,700
9
St. Gregory School
Plantation
954-473-8169
saintgreg.org/
PreK 2-8
900
$8,623-8,979
10
Westminster Academy
Fort Lauderdale
954-771-4600
wa.edu
PreK 2 - 12
850
$9,100-16,450
11
The Sagemont School
Weston
954-389-2454
sagemont.com
PreK - 12
800
$14,610-20,800
12
St. David Catholic School
Davie
954-472-7086
saintdavid.org
PreK - 8
680
$7,432-8,107
13
St. Andrews Catholic School
Coral Springs
954-753-1280
standrewscatholicschool.com
PreK - 8
600
$7,750-8,000
14
St. Bonaventure Catholic School
Davie
954-476-5200
stbonaventurechurch.com
PreK - 8
600
$7,470-7,330
15
Chamanade-Madonna College Preparatory
Hollywood
954-989-5150
cmlions.org
9 - 12
575
$13,150-14,850
16
David Posnack Jewish Day School
Davie
954-583-6100
posnackschool.org
K - 12
500
$14,000-32,950
17
Summit-Questa Montessori School
Davie
954-584-3466
summitquesta.com
PreK - 8
450
$10,350-14,150
18
St. Anthony Catholic School
Fort Lauderdale
954-467-7747
saintanthonyschoolfl.org
PreK 3 - 8
450
$8,900
19
St. Mark’s Episcopal School
Fort Lauderdale
954-563-4508
saintmarks.com
PreK 1 - 8
400
$9,950-19,150
20
Calvary Christian School
Hollywood
954-322-4375
ccaeagles.org
2yrs - 12
350
$5,995-10,390
21
Gloria Dei Lutheran Academy
Davie
954-475-8584
gloriadeiacademy.org
Infant - 8
225
Varies
22
Fort Lauderdale Preparatory School
Fort Lauderdale
954-485-7500
flps.com
PreK-12
200
$9,925-12,425
23
Our Savior Lutheran School
Plantation
954-370-2161
oursaviorplantation.org
18mos. - 8
200
$2,660-7,530
24
The Blake School
Plantation
954-584-6816
blakeschool.org
3yrs - 8
180
$7,650-9,052
25
Glades Christian Academy
Coral Springs
954-755-6405
gladeschristianacademy.com
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GROW WITH US The City of Pompano Beach is perfectly positioned for your success in the center of Florida’s Gold Coast, benefiting from a tri-county GDP of nearly $378 billion and ZERO state income tax.
EASY ACCESS 3 International Airports & Seaports (FLL, MIA, PBI)
BUSINESS GROWTH 28+M Sq Ft of Space (INDUSTRIAL/ WAREHOUSE/ DISTRIBUTION)
Fast & Easy City Communication (ASSIGNED PERMIT EXPIDITOR)
• Broward County’s Largest Industrial, Warehouse & Distribution Submarket
2 Railway Systems (FEC & CSX – WITH COMMUTER TRAIN)
• I-95 And Florida’s Turnpike • Pompano Beach Airpark • Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood Intl. Airport & Seaport Minutes Away • Miami & West Palm Beach Intl. Airports & Seaports Within One Hour
• Major International Distribution Centers & Leading Defense Contractors • Mutimillion-dollar Homegrown Businesses (Cosmetics, Foods, Fashion, Marine and Entertainment)
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STRATEGIC INVESTMENTS Planned 70-acre Walkable Downtown $181M Bond (INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS)
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• Year-Round Water Sports & Fishing • Greg Norman Designed Golf Course • Gaming Casino & Fine Dining • 300+ Yearly Cultural & Community Events
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EDUCATION
INSTITUTES OF HIGHER LEARNING Accredited Colleges and Universities Educational Institution
Degrees/Programs
Locations
Bachelors, Masters, Doctorate
Davie, Fort Lauderdale, Pembroke Pines
Coconut Creek, Dania Beach, Davie, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pembroke Pines
Associates, Bachelors, Certificates, Custom Training
Associates, Bachelors, Masters, Custom Training
Fort Lauderdale, Miramar
Bachelors, Masters, Doctorate, Certificates, Custom Training
KEISER
UNIVERSITY
Website
Associates, Bachelors, Masters, Custom Training
Associates, Bachelors, Masters, Doctorate, Certificates, Custom Training
Davie, Fort Lauderdale
broward.edu
devry.edu
Dania Beach, Davie, Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale
barry.edu
fau.edu
keiseruniversity.edu
nova.edu
Bachelors, Masters, Doctorate
Davie
ifas.ufl.edu
Bachelors, Masters, Certificates
Miramar
phoenix.edu
Broward Technical Colleges Educational Institution
Degrees/Programs
Locations
Certificates, Custom Training
Coconut Creek
atlantictechnicalcollege.edu
Certificates, Custom Training
Davie
mcfattertechnicalcollege.edu
Certificates, Custom Training
Hollywood
sheridantechnicalcollege.edu
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Advance Your Career FAU’s Davie campus offers innovative and nationally ranked bachelors, second bachelors, masters and certificate programs for motivated working adults seeking to level up their careers. Second Degree Part-time BSN Program Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Second Bachelor’s in Computer Science - Coming Soon College of Engineering and Computer Science Bachelors, Masters and Online Business Degrees College of Business Industry Certificates and Online Degree Programs Center for Online and Continuing Education
EVENINGS • WEEKENDS • ONLINE For more information visit fau.edu/davie or call (954) 236-1000
HEALTHCARE
Staying Healthy! A community with state-of-the-art medical care and wellness services
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for transportation and affordable housing, and rom treatment of infectious diseases to other health and economic programs addressing managing chronic conditions, Greater the social determinants of health Fort Lauderdale delivers to enable residents to live their world-class health and wellness healthiest lives. services. Many providers are “These communities show the investing in leading-edge medical nation that solutions are within technology, including telehealth our grasp when we use local data services, to serve patients safely to identify challenges and work and effectively. together to implement solutions In 2019, the area was brought forward by residents,” said nationally recognized for pursuing Richard Besser, MD, president and innovative ideas and bringing CEO of RWJF. partners together to rally around Greater Fort Lauderdale a shared vision of health. The Healthcare is a major is served by two public health Robert Wood Johnson Foundation employment sector, systems: Broward Health and named Broward County one of accounting for more Memorial Healthcare System. five winners of the RWJF Culture than 70,000 direct of Health Prize, which honors jobs in the South communities for working at the Broward Health Florida region. forefront of advancing health, Broward Health, providing opportunity, and equity. service for more than 80 years, Greater Fort Lauderdale’s is a nationally recognized South award-winning efforts include Florida system that offers worldTest and Treat for HIV, the School Based Dental class healthcare to all. The Broward Health system Sealant program, the Dismantling Racism includes the statutory teaching hospital Broward Initiative, collaboration through the Coordinating Health Medical Center (BHMC), Broward Health Council of Broward, successful ballot initiatives North, Broward Health Imperial Point, Broward
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Health Coral Springs, Salah Foundation Children’s Hospital, Broward Health Weston, Broward Health Community Health Services, Broward Health Physician Group, Broward Health Urgent Care, Broward Health International, and Broward Health Foundation. The Broward Health system has more than 30 locations throughout Broward County, including a Level I trauma center, an award-winning children’s hospital, comprehensive cancer care, a joint replacement center, cardiovascular services, stroke care, maternity care, a network of community healthcare centers and much more.
Memorial Healthcare System
Founded in 1953, Memorial Healthcare System (MHS) is one of the largest public healthcare systems in the nation delivering highly regarded patient- and family-centered care. Memorial’s patient, physician and employee satisfaction rates are some of the most admired in the country. Photo Courtesy of Florida Blue
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“Our hospitals, clinics and physicians stay on the leading edge of healthcare technology.”
Peggy Johnson CEO, Magic Leap
Photo Courtesy of Magic Leap
The system’s flagship facility is Memorial Regional Hospital, whose centers include Memorial Cardiac and Vascular Institute, Memorial Cancer Institute, and Memorial Neuroscience Institute. The system’s other hospitals are Memorial Regional Hospital South, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital at Memorial, Memorial Hospital West, Memorial Hospital Miramar, Memorial Hospital Pembroke and Memorial Manor nursing home. MHS’ Graduate Medical Education program welcomed its first class of residents in 2018.
Other Healthcare Systems
Baptist Health South Florida is the largest notfor-profit healthcare organization in the region,
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with more than a million patient visits every year. Patients and their families from around the world travel to South Florida for Baptist Health’s medical expertise. In Broward County, Baptist Health operates a growing network of ambulatory care, urgent care, diagnostic imaging and sleep services in Coral Springs, Davie, Pembroke Pines, Plantation, Sunrise and Weston. Baptist Health was recognized in 2021 as the most awardwinning healthcare organization in South Florida based on U.S. News & World Report rankings with 48 high-performing ratings. HCA East Florida is a major health system stretching from the Treasure Coast to MiamiDade County with 15 affiliated hospitals, multiple ambulatory surgery centers and imaging
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centers, physician practices, four freestanding emergency care facilities, five urgent care centers, a supply chain center and an integrated regional laboratory. In Broward, HCA manages four hospitals, a freestanding emergency room and two outpatient surgery centers: Northwest Medical Center in Margate, Plantation General Hospital in Plantation, University Hospital and Medical Center in Tamarac, Westside Regional Medical Center in Plantation, a Freestanding Emergency Room in Davie, Outpatient Surgical Services in Plantation and a Surgery Center at Coral Springs. Steward Health Care System owns five hospitals in the tri-county region, including Florida Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale, while Tenet Healthcare operates several surgery,
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outpatient, imaging and urgent care centers in the region. Cleveland Clinic Florida in Weston is a notfor-profit, multi-specialty, academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. The medical campus includes diagnostic centers, outpatient surgery and a 24-hour emergency department located in the state-of-the-art hospital. The Coral Springs Family Health Center is an ambulatory surgical center with 17 medical specialties, imaging and diagnostic services. Cleveland Clinic Florida has ranked first in South Florida for three years in a row in U.S. News & World Report’s ranking of Best Hospitals. Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale has been serving Broward patients since 1955. The non-profit, 557-bed Catholic hospital operates in the spirit of the Sisters of Mercy and a member of Trinity Health. Holy Cross is affiliated with the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine’s internal medicine residency program. U.S. News & World Report has named Holy Cross Hospital as a nationally high-performing hospital in both hip
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“In business, we study what is happening in our world, our industry and in our organizations as an opportunity to create, innovate and transform, and in healthcare this takes a whole new meaning in the context of saving lives. In healthcare, as in other industries, we must embrace the challenge to elevate service and quality to a level that meets the consumer where they are in their journey. We are the architects of the consumer experience.”
Matt Muhart
Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer, Memorial Healthcare System
and knee replacement surgery. Kindred Hospitals in Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood are part of Kindred Healthcare, a national healthcare company that uses an innovative approach to long-term acute care for patients with multi-system failures. Its hospitals and pulmonary units feature an interdisciplinary environment where physicians, nurses, therapists, nutritionists and social workers combine their expertise to provide quality care. Nova Southeastern University is a world-class research university, based in Davie, that focuses on educating and serving the community. NSU’s Health Professions Division (HPD) comprises seven distinctive colleges: osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, optometry, dental medicine, health care sciences, nursing, and allopathic medicine.
The newest of the colleges, the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine (NSU MD) welcomed its first class of Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) students in 2018, adding to NSU’s offering of more than 60 health-related degree and certificate programs.
Support Organizations
Many Broward residents and businesses provide support to community healthcare organizations such as American Cancer Society, American Red Cross, Aging and Disability Resource Center of Broward County, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, American Heart Association, Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, Kidney Foundation of South Florida, United Way of Broward County and Henderson Behavioral Health Services. The combined strength of these organizations helps make Broward County a healthy place to live and work. (Above) Photo Courtesy of Broward Health; (Below: Left to Right) Photo Courtesy of Nova Southeastern University; Photo Courtesy of Florida Atlantic University
HEALTHCARE
MAJOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS
Kindred Hospital South Florida – Hollywood 1859 Van Buren Street Hollywood, FL 33020 954-920-9000 kindredhealthcare.com
Baptist Health Endoscopy Center 3001 Coral Hills Drive, Suite 200 Coral Springs, FL 33065 954-837-1201 BaptistHealth.net
Memorial Hospital Miramar 1901 S.W. 172nd Avenue Miramar, FL 33029 954-538-5000 mhs.net
Baptist Health Eye Surgery Center 3737 North Pine Island Road Sunrise, Florida 33351 954-572-5888 baptisthealth.net
Baptist Health Diagnostic Center | Coral Springs 6264 West Sample Road, Suite 120 Coral Springs, FL 33067 954-837-1020 baptisthealth.net
Baptist Health Diagnostic Center | Davie
4741 South University Drive, Suite 120 Davie, FL 33328 954-837-1060 baptisthealth.net
Baptist Health Diagnostic Imaging | Pembroke Pines 15885 Pines Boulevard, Suite 120 Pembroke Pines, FL 33027 954-837-1350 baptisthealth.net
Baptist Health | Plantation 1228 South Pine Island Road Plantation, FL 33324 954-837-1900 baptisthealth.net
Baptist Health Urgent Care | Coral Springs
6264 West Sample Road, Suite 100 Coral Springs, FL 33067 954-837-1010 baptisthealth.net
Baptist Health Urgent Care Express | Coral Springs
5673 Coral Ridge Drive Coral Springs, FL 33076 954-837-1480 baptisthealth.net
Baptist Health Urgent Care | Davie 4741 South University Drive, Suite 100 Davie, FL 33328 954-837-1050 baptisthealth.net
Memorial Hospital Pembroke Photo Courtesy of Kaplan
Baptist Health Urgent Care | Pembroke Pines
15885 Pines Boulevard, Suite 100 Pembroke Pines, FL 33027 954-837-1300 baptisthealth.net
Baptist Health Urgent Care | Sunrise 12472 West Sunrise Boulevard Sunrise, FL 33323 954-837-1240 baptisthealth.net
Baptist Health Urgent Care | Weston 1642 Town Center Circle Weston, FL 33326 954-837-1150 baptisthealth.net
Baptist Miami Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute | Davie
4741 South University Drive, Suite 140 Davie, FL 33328 954-392-1725 baptisthealth.net
Baptist Sleep Center at Pembroke Pines
7261 Sheridan Street, Suite 210B Pembroke Pines, FL 33024 954-432-0207 baptisthealth.net
Broward Health Coral Springs 3000 Coral Hills Drive Coral Springs, FL 33065 954-344-3000 browardhealth.org
Broward Health Imperial Point
6401 N. Federal Highway Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 954-776-8500 browardhealth.org
Broward Health Medical Center 1600 S. Andrews Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 954-355-4400 browardhealth.org
Broward Health North
201 E. Sample Road Deerfield Beach, FL 33064 954-941-8300 browardhealth.org
Broward Health Weston
2300 N. Commerce Parkway Weston, FL 33326 954-217-5000 browardhealth.org
Cleveland Clinic Florida
2950 Cleveland Clinic Boulevard Weston, FL 33331 954-659-5000 my.clevelandclinic.org
Florida Medical Center
5000 W. Oakland Park Boulevard Fort Lauderdale, FL 33313 954-735-6000 tenethealth.com
Holy Cross Hospital
4725 N. Federal Highway Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 954-771-8000 holy-cross.com
Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital 1005 Joe DiMaggio Drive Hollywood, FL 33021 954-265-JDCH (5324) mhs.net
Kindred Hospital South Florida – Fort Lauderdale 1516 E. Las Olas Boulevard Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 954-764-8900 kindredhealthcare.com
7800 Sheridan Street Pembroke Pines, FL 33024 954-962-9650 mhs.net
Memorial Hospital West
703 N. Flamingo Road Pembroke Pines, FL 33028 954-436-5000 mhs.net
Memorial Regional Hospital 3501 Johnson Street Hollywood, FL 33021 954-987-2000 mhs.net
Memorial Regional Hospital South 3600 Washington Street Hollywood, FL 33021 954-966-4500 mhs.net
Northwest Medical Center 2801 N. State Road 7 Margate, FL 33063 954-974-0400 northwestmed.com
Plantation General Hospital 401 N.W. 42 Avenue Plantation, FL 33317 954-587-5010 plantationgeneral.com
The Salah Foundation Children’s Hospital at Broward Health 1600 S. Andrews Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 954-355-4400 browardhealth.org
University Hospital & Medical Center 7201 N. University Drive Tamarac, FL 33321 954-721-2200 uhmchealth.com
Westside Regional Medical Center 8201 W. Broward Boulevard Plantation, FL 33324 954-473-6600 westsideregional.com
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Soaring into the Stratosphere Lifted by a skilled, high-quality workforce
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viation is a multibillion-dollar industry Regional Resources in Greater Fort Lauderdale, including The South Florida Aviation Maintenance Council airlines, airframe and engine manufacturers, (SFAMC) promotes the region’s MRO service sector. component parts suppliers, maintenance repair and It unites the aviation community regionally in overhaul (MRO) facilities, four airports, fixed-base order to support, encourage, educate and promote operators and aircraft leasing companies. the significant base of maintenance operations in One of the region’s strongest assets is a large the area. The Greater Miami Aviation Association talent pool that includes more than 94,000 South (GMAA), South Florida’s oldest civic aviation Florida workers. The workforce pipeline continues organization, represents the region’s aviation to grow, thanks to numerous aviation education and industry and provides a forum to training programs. increase public awareness while At the center of South Florida promoting programs that leverage is Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood the positive impact that aviation has International Airport (FLL), which on the economic development of has a $37.5 billion annual economic local communities. impact. From FLL, passenger and The Greater Fort Lauderdale cargo airlines serve leading U.S. and Alliance works closely with both international destinations. Other organizations to build and support regional airport facilities include the aviation industry in Greater Fort Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport Lauderdale. South Florida is home (FXE) – one of the busiest general to hundreds of aviation companies Fort Lauderdale/ aviation facilities in the nation – the providing a major economic impact Hollywood John Fuhrer Downtown Helistop to the local economy. International Airport (DT1), North Perry Airport in ranked #3 of the Pembroke Pines (HWO) and the Investing in the Sector best large airports Pompano Beach Airpark (PMP), Competing with the largest aviation in the country (Wall one of three homes to the Goodyear MRO clusters in the world, Greater Street Journal, Blimp. Fort Lauderdale has worldwide February, 2020) See Transportation and recognition, thanks to aviation Infrastructure chapter for more leaders such as HEICO, All Clear, information. GA Telesis, National Jets, Aviation Inflatables, Sheltair, Propulsion Industry Incentives Technology International, Kapco Global, Socata Investment incentives for aviation and aerospace North America, Bombardier, Aero Accessories and companies include job creation incentives based hundreds of other aviation innovators and leading on average wage, special zones tax credits, capital organizations. investment tax credits, expedited permitting and Many companies in the aviation sector have employee training grants to encourage business invested in Greater Fort Lauderdale, including: development. • Bell Helicopter opened a repair center at FLL in See Business Assistance chapter for more October 2020, serving the southeastern United States information. and Caribbean basin. • Blue Aerospace is adding 15,000 sf of warehouse A Training Facility and Degree Offerings space in Tamarac to store its worldwide C-130 Broward College recently built an aviation facility program engines & parts. at the North Perry Airport in Pembroke Pines. The • CDB Aviation (China Development Bank), which facility has 91 hangars, an exclusive pilot lounge, owns and leases 238 commercial aircraft, selected and a home for the expansion of the college’s Emil Fort Lauderdale for its North American headquarters. Buehler Aviation Institute. • CTS Jet Engines, an MRO company based in Fort Broward College is leasing space at the airport Lauderdale, purchased another property to support facility for its Aviation Maintenance Management its rapid growth in the jet engine market. Associate of Science program. Two large hangars are • Embraer, one of the world’s largest aircraft connected to four classrooms, faculty offices, and manufacturers, added a new maintenance and shop space for its A&P mechanics program. The overhaul facility to its North American headquarters, college also offers a Bachelor of Science Degree in customer service and support complex in Fort Aerospace Sciences. It builds on the three associate Lauderdale to serve the executive jet and commercial jet sectors. degrees and five certificate programs it currently • GA Telesis, which offers aircraft leasing, aircraft offers and includes professional pilot and aerospace overhaul, MRO repair, aircraft replacement parts and management tracks.
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24/7 support, has steadily expanded its presence in Fort Lauderdale. • GE Aviation moved to a larger facility in Pompano Beach to develop, test and manufacture advanced electrical power conversion products. • HEICO Corporation, a parts supplier with major operations in Hollywood, is the largest aerospace company by revenue in Broward County. Its flight support and electronic technologies groups has acquired several aviation-related businesses around the world in recent years. • International Aircraft Associates expanded its headquarters in Miramar. The aftermarket distributor of commercial jet engines, parts and components has been a leader of the aviation industry for more than four decades. • JetBlue selected Dania Beach as the headquarters for its JetBlue Travel Products subsidiary, which includes the JetBlue Vacations brand, travel insurance, cruises, car rentals and more. • Kellstrom Aerospace Group, a leading supplier of aircraft parts and services, made a capital investment of $4.9 million in its Davie facility. • Nordic Aviation Capital, the world’s largest
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“Aviation has long been and will continue to be one of our strongest economic sectors.”
Greg Stuart Executive Director, Broward MPO
Photo by Jock Fistick - South Florida Business Journal
regional aircraft leasing company with offices in 7 countries, selected Fort Lauderdale for its USA address. • OSM Aviation purchased a training school at FXE and will be the first to operate all-electric training planes from aircraft manufacturer BYE Aerospace. • Sintavia, which fabricates aviation parts using 3D metallic powder printing, opened a new 55,000-squarefoot headquarters and advanced manufacturing facility in Hollywood. • Spirit Airlines, America’s fastest-growing airline, is constructing a new corporate headquarters in Dania Beach. Spirit is investing up to $250 million for the creation of a corporate campus and the airline plans to add 225 additional jobs. • Turbine Controls, Inc. expanded its aircraft engine component maintenance facility in Miramar. • Wayman Aviation, which provides aviation career preparation, opened a new flight training facility and made a capital investment of $4.5 million in Pembroke Pines. • Willis Lease Finance Corporation, a provider of aviation services, specializing in leasing spare commercial aircraft engines and other aircraft-related equipment to commercial airlines, aircraft engine manufacturers and maintenance, repair and overhaul facilities worldwide.
Photo Courtesy of FXE
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Putting South Florida “On the Map” The Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance and regional partners recently unveiled a new aviation asset map. It helps tell the story of aviation in South Florida and showcases the large cluster of aviation businesses, including MROs, parts companies, training facilities, airports, FBOs, carriers and OEMs. The map is shared with Broward County Public Schools to capture the curiosity of students who may not be aware of the various career opportunities in the industry. The map is also available to aviation associations and the private sector, to promote the region to potential investors. To view and download the map visit: gflalliance.org/informationcenter/aviation-aerospace. To learn more about aviation in South Florida, visit sflaviationhub.com
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Let your business take off in a world-class international business center. Ranked in the top 5 busiest General Aviation Airports in the nation for itinerant traffic; Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) is located in the heart of the City’s Uptown Business District, with a 200 acre industrial airpark. FXE is home to Foreign Trade Zone No. 241, a economic zone providing businesses a competitive edge in the global marketplace.
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LIFE SCIENCES
Bringing R&D to Life A dynamic cluster of medical device, pharmaceutical and R&D companies
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University’s Biomedical Engineering Department ith a growing workforce, vibrant are investing in biomedical research and universities and research facilities, commercialization programs. Greater Fort Life sciences companies Lauderdale offers an also benefit from a trained ideal ecosystem for life science 13,000-person workforce, and companies. For decades, the area a value chain that includes has been home to one of the most suppliers, manufacturers, dynamic biomedical sectors in distributors, and science, the country. Today, Allergan, technology, engineering and Stryker and Teva are among the mathematics (STEM) workforce major medical device, biomedical, $1,279 billion training programs. pharmaceutical and clinical in bioscience research companies with R&D, venture capital manufacturing and distribution A Statewide Snapshot investments in facilities in the area. Florida has a growing life sciences Florida from As a region, South Florida sector with new companies, more 2016-19. offers convenient access to jobs and a significant number leading research institutes and of bioscience-related patents. academic institutions. In Greater A 2020 TEConomy/BIO profile Fort Lauderdale – a longtime notes these highlights: home for many biomedical companies – Nova • Florida ranks in the top quintile for bioscience Southeastern University is expanding its life industry employment, establishments, bioscience science research facilities. To the north are R&D and number of bioscience and related Scripps Florida, Max Planck Florida Institute, patents and Torrey Pines Institute for Molecular Studies. • 93,534 - Bioscience employment To the south, the University of Miami’s Miller • 6,700 - Bioscience establishments School of Medicine and Florida International • $90,518 - Average annual wage (private sector)
• $705 million - National Institutes of Health funding, FY2019 • $1.279 billion - Bioscience venture capital investments, 2016-19 • $1.53 billion - Academic bioscience R+D expenditures, FY2018
A Collaborative Approach
South Florida’s academic institutions, research parks and economic development organizations have joined together to form Life Sciences South Florida (LifeSciencesSF.org). Its goal is to provide state, federal and private investment opportunities. The organization also facilitates the sharing of high-tech equipment and guides the development of a skilled biotechnology workforce capable of supporting cutting-edge research and commercial innovation. On a statewide level, BioFlorida is the voice of Florida’s life sciences industry with regional chapters that represent 6,700 establishments and Photo Courtesy of Florida Atlantic University
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“Opportunities abound in our dynamic biomedical community.”
Kelley Brown
SVP, Market Executive – Palm Beach / Fort Lauderdale Regions Bank
Photo by Jock Fistick - South Florida Business Journal
research organizations in the biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices/diagnostics and bioagriculture sectors. BioFlorida’s initiatives provide a strong business climate for the advancement of innovative products that improve lives and promote economic benefits to the state. Another collaborative asset is the Florida Institute for the Commercialization of Public Research, which facilitates the creation of spinoff companies from technology developed at Florida’s publicly funded research institutions. The institute provides support services, including building relationships with seasoned entrepreneurs, in order to accelerate the growth of commercially viable discoveries.
6,700
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A Diverse Industry Cluster
South Florida is home to approximately 1,500 bioscience businesses and institutions that generate more than $4 billion in annual sales, according to recent estimates. Leading life science companies in Greater Fort Lauderdale include: • Allergan is a brand/generic pharmaceutical company based in Ireland whose pharmaceutical manufacturing and warehousing facility in Davie manufactures about 2.2 billion units annually. It is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Health Canada, and the European Medicines Agency. • Aveva Drug Delivery Systems is a global leader
$90,518
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in transdermal drug delivery systems. The Miramar company is part of Apotex, Canada’s largest pharmaceutical company. • BioStem Technologies, Inc. is a pre-clinicalstage biotechnology company focused on a broad range of degenerative diseases. • DNA Labs International provides forensic DNA analysis. The Deerfield Beach company has made a $7.5 million capital investment in its facility. • Florida Supplement is a nutraceutical manufacturer and packager of nutritional supplements in tablets, capsules, liquids and power blend forms. Located in Miramar, Florida Supplement has manufactured nutritional supplement products for customers in the United States, Latin America and Europe.
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Academic Research Facilities More than 200 research projects are currently underway at Nova Southeastern University (NSU), including studies on cardiovascular disease, anti-cancer therapies, chronic fatigue syndrome, autism, coral reef restoration, stem cells and wildlife DNA forensics, among other subjects. NSU’s Center for Collaborative Research (CCR) is one of the largest and most advanced research facilities in Florida. Located adjacent to the university’s Health Professions Division complex on NSU’s Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus, the 215,000-square-foot, six-story building is equipped with wet and dry labs; leading research equipment, including access to a highperformance computing environment; and other resources, such as Florida LambdaRail, a high-speed broadband service delivery network. NSU’s Incubator enables qualified companies to lease private space (up to 60,000 square feet) that will give them access to researchers, technology and labs. Researchers and tenants share the following core facilities, further enhancing collaboration opportunities: • Genomics Core Facility for sequencing human genes associated with disease • Flow Cytometry Core Facility for isolating special cell types such as immune and stem cells • Cell Therapy Core Facility for developing immunotherapies and regenerative medicines • Imaging Core Facility with advanced digital microscopy capabilities To efficiently address key issues facing humanity, NSU has established several research institutes and centers using a multidisciplinary, interprofessional approach. Housed in the CCR, these include NSU AutoNation Institute for Breast and Solid Tumor Cancer Research, NSU Cell Therapy Institute, NSU Institute for Natural and Ocean Sciences Research, NSU Institute for NeuroImmune Medicine, NSU RumbaughGoodwin Institute for Cancer Research, and NSU Emil Buehler Research Center for Engineering, Science, and Mathematics.
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• Goodwin Biotechnology, Inc. is a fully Photo Courtesy of Terumo Aortic integrated contract manufacturing organization of monoclonal antibodies and recombinant proteins for preclinical and phase I/II/III clinical trials. Advanced Research and Development facility in Plantation-based GBI has worked with companies Fort Lauderdale. of all sizes. • SHL Pharma recently expanded its • Hema Diagnostic Systems, LLC produces a full manufacturing and R&D facility in Deerfield line of rapid diagnostic assays for major infectious Beach. SHL Pharma is part of SHL Group, the disease testing. The Miramar company was world’s largest privately owned designer, developer acquired by Generex Biotechnology Corporation and manufacturer of advanced drug delivery in 2018. systems. • Lupin Limited, a pharma-research company • Sincerus Pharmaceuticals, based in Pompano based in Mumbai, India, has expanded its Beach, this manufacturer of customized and laboratory facility in Coral Springs, which focuses affordable pharmaceutical medications for the on inhalation products for the treatment of treatment of topical dermatology asthma, allergic rhinitis, chronic conditions, recently doubled its obstructive pulmonary diseases and footprint and manufacturing other lung diseases. capacity by adding an additional • Memic Innovative Surgery location in Fort Lauderdale. recently opened a new facility • Terumo Aortic in Sunrise in Fort Lauderdale for its global develops products for commercialization, professional endovascular aortic treatment, education and customer support including its Relay Thoracic services. The company expects to Stent-Graft with Plus Delivery have more than 30 employees in the System, a life-saving technology area by the end of 2021 and recently for patients with thoracic aortic raised $96 million for its robotaneurysms. assisted surgery platform. • Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, • New Vision Pharmaceuticals, LLC Ltd., is an Israel-based company this Tamarac based company, is a with engineering, information full-service, FDA-registered contract technology and purchasing Research projects development and manufacturing services at its facility in Weston. underway at company in “blow-fill-seal” • Trividia Health, a subsidiary of Nova Southeastern technology that serves as a singleChina-based Sinocare Group, has University. dose delivery systems for liquid and a large facility in Fort Lauderdale semi-solid products. that makes glucose-monitoring • Stryker-Mako Surgical Corp. equipment and related products is a Stryker medical device for diabetics. company in Davie that markets • Vigilant Biosciences is a leading its RIO® Robotic-Arm Interactive innovator and developer of Orthopedic system and its solutions that aid in the early proprietary RESTORIS® implants for detection and intervention of minimally invasive orthopedic knee cancer. procedures. • Vital Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Bioscience • OmniComm Systems, Inc. is a Fort (VPX) develops, manufactures employment Lauderdale-based global provider of and distributes sports medicinein the state of eClinical solutions. It was acquired related nutraceuticals, functional Florida by Anju Software in 2019. foods and beverages. The • OrbusNeich is a global medical company is adding jobs and device company that develops making a capital investment of therapies for vascular disease at its $181 million in Pembroke Pines.
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offering technology-related programs. In 2021, South Florida ranked highly in CBRE’s Scoring Tech Talent Report, covering U.S. and Canadian tech markets, with an 18 percent growth rate in the past five years. “CBRE’s annual Tech Talent Report reflects the region’s viability as a place for corporations to attract and retain professionals that value the areas work, live and play offerings,” said Josh Bank, CBRE. Another study by Axios found Miami-Fort Lauderdale had the largest migration of software and IT workers among all U.S. There are more metros in the past year – up 15.4 than 150,000 tech percent between March 2020 and workers in South February 2021 compared with the Florida according to prior year. the 2021 Cyberstates report by CompTIA.
reater Fort Lauderdale is a robust technology hub with a long history of innovation and market leadership. The region offers a warm climate for creative activities, convenient access to world markets, and public-private partnerships that turn research discoveries into commercial products. It’s an ideal location to “Work in the cloud, Live in the sun.™”
Skilled Talent
150K
Strategically situated in the heart of Florida’s largest technology community, Greater Fort Lauderdale is an attractive choice for market-leading companies like Microsoft, Chewy, Citrix, Magic Leap, SiriusXM radio and UKG. Skilled talent is one of the region’s biggest competitive advantages. In South Florida, there are more than 150,000 technology workers, according to CompTIA’s 2021 Cyberstates report. The IT workforce is growing steadily as newcomers move to the region and are joined by graduates of the 21 colleges and universities
A Statewide Perspective
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“Top talent propels innovation throughout Greater Fort Lauderdale.”
Hector J. Ponte Southeast Florida Region Bank President, Wells Fargo
From a statewide perspective, Florida ranks third in the nation in technology establishments, according to Enterprise Florida, the state’s public private partnership for economic development. The state’s IT strengths are wide ranging - from software to photonics to modeling, and training. Overall, Florida is #1 in high-tech employment in the Southeast and #3 in high-tech businesses. Florida also offers state-of-the-art connectivity, ranking #3 in total fiber-miles and fiber-connected buildings. Florida is projected to have an 18 percent growth in technology jobs through 2030, making it third in the nation for employment growth, according to the 2021 Cyberstates Report by CompTIA. Currently, there are nearly 600,000 technology jobs in Florida.
A Leader in Innovation
South Florida has remained at the forefront of information technology innovation since the birth of the IBM PC in South Florida in the early 1980s and the first smartphone a decade later. Today, the region’s technology assets continue to attract global companies, while supporting start-ups and larger businesses. These IT Photo Courtesy of Hotwire Communications
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companies enjoy a privileged position on the global telecommunications map, with convenient access to a major Internet Network Access Point (NAP), fiber optic connections and high-speed data links to Latin America, Europe and the rest of the globe.
A Focus on Collaboration
Collaboration is another key to the success of the region’s technology sector. One of the region’s technology initiatives is TechGateway (techgateway.org). This regional marketing initiative includes an online asset map of technology companies with information and news about this growing industry cluster. There are
also links to job listings, making it easy for tech workers to search for opportunities with local companies. South Florida Tech Hub also promotes the growth, success and awareness of the Greater Fort Lauderdale technology community hosting virtual lunch-and-learn and coaching sessions, along with special events. Other groups working to grow the South Florida technology cluster include eMerge Americas, CIO Council, and the Gold Coast Venture Capital Association.
Venture Capital
The Miami-Fort Lauderdale metro area ranked 11th highest in the nation by venture capital
$7.27B 355 Deals $7.27 billion was invested in South Florida companies from January 2020 to June 2021, comprising 355 deals.
dollars invested in the first half of 2020. From January 2020 to June 2021, South Florida companies raised $7.27 billion over 355 deals, according to data from Pitchbook.
A Diverse Tech Cluster
Throughout the Greater Fort Lauderdale region, innovative IT companies are making their mark on the technology sector while gaining new customers in their chosen markets. Key players include: • Accilerate, which develops software and hardware focused on artificial intelligence and business process automation programs. The company will be adding and making a $3.6
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A Mega Technology Merger In 2020, Kronos Incorporated and Ultimate Software completed a merger, creating UKG, an innovative human capital management (HCM) and workforce management company. The merger creates one of the world’s largest cloud companies with more than 13,000 employees worldwide and approximately $3 billion in revenue. It shares joint headquarters in Lowell, Massachusetts, and Weston, Florida. UKG delivers award-winning people solutions to help tens of thousands of organizations across geographies and in every industry drive better business outcomes, improve HR effectiveness, streamline the payroll process, and help make work a better, more connected experience for everyone. Recent recognition for UKG includes: • #6 on Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For List (2021) • #3 on Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Technology List (2021) • Named to Best Companies to Work For lists in India, Canada, Mexico and the U.K. by Great Place to Work
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million capital investment in its Sunrise facility. • Boatsetter, headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, developed an online platform that allows prospective boaters to search their platform and connect with private boat owners and licensed captains for boat rentals. • Citrix, a homegrown IT company with marketleading cloud, collaboration, networking and virtualization technologies. Founded in 1989, Citrix surpassed $3.24 billion in annual revenue in 2020 and continues to grow in the global remote working and collaboration market. In 2021, Citrix acquired Wrike, a leader in the SaaS collaborative work management space. • Cloudhesive, headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, is an Amazon Premier Partner and an Amazon Managed Services Partner that was founded in 2014 by veterans in the cloud technology space. The company helps customers adapt and transform their organizations by leveraging the power of the public cloud ecosystem through consulting and nextgeneration managed services. • CTI Consulting, one of South Florida’s top technology solution providers, is based in Fort Lauderdale. • Cybraics, a Fort Lauderdale company that provides advanced security analytics and an AI platform delivered as a service. • DataCore Software, a software-defined storage (SDS) software company based in Fort Lauderdale. • ERP Maestro, a leader in SAP security solutions based in Plantation. • Flexential, which has a centrally located 66,000-square-foot data center – one of the region’s largest Category 5 rated commercial facilities. • Ford Engineering, which acquired Blackberry’s Sunrise R&D operation for its
“connected cars” initiative. • Future Tech Enterprise, Inc., an awardwinning, global IT solutions provider, is opening a new location in Fort Lauderdale for its executive headquarters. • Hotwire Communications, one of the nation’s leading fiber optics telecommunications providers. The company opened its new headquarters, the Hotwire Technology Center, in Fort Lauderdale, invested more than $27 million in the local community and created more than 375 new jobs. • Lan Infotech, a top-rated Microsoft-focused IT services company based in Fort Lauderdale. • MD Live, a telehealth service provider based in Sunrise that has attracted investment from companies including units of Cigna and HCSC. • Microsoft Latin America, regional headquarters for the technology giant. Latin America is Microsoft’s fastest-growing market, and the company serves more than 46 countries and territories, all managed from its offices in Fort Lauderdale. • MotionPoint, based in Coconut Creek, offers a turnkey platform that provides website synchronization, translation, localization, and management services for clients. • Motorola Solutions, whose Plantation facility developed an advanced two-way portable radio for use by police, fire rescue and other first responders. The company also has offices in downtown Fort Lauderdale. • OZ (formerly AAJ Technologies), a Fort Lauderdale consulting company that helps clients develop and implement digital transformation strategies. • ProcessMAP, a software and service provider in Sunrise that helps organizations manage safety and risk exposures. • Prolexic Technologies, a provider of cyber security services for global enterprises and government agencies. The Hollywood company is part of Akamai, a global leader in content delivery network services. • reCommerce Brands, an international Amazon
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As the birthplace of the first IBM personal computer, and the first smartphone – Simon, and much more, South Florida is not only a gateway to Latin America, it is a Technology Gateway: TechGateway. The South Florida TechGateway regional public private initiative tells the story of the long established tech hub in the South Florida megaregion. The Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance, with numerous partners throughout the region, hosts the TechGateway.org website and annually prints and asset map showing the many tech companies that “Work in the cloud, Live in the sun.™” Printed maps are placed in every Broward County public middle and high school and are available upon request and available for free download.
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Strategic Selling Partner based in Deerfield Beach. • Shiji Group, a leading global hospitality technology provider, opened its third corporate headquarters in the Americas in Hollywood in 2020. • Shipmonk, a multichannel order fulfillment services and inventory management software company is based in Fort Lauderdale. • SiriusXM, a publicly traded American broadcasting company that provides three satellite radio and online radio services operating in the United States, has its research and development facility in Deerfield Beach. The facility is responsible for most of the technology developed for communications between car and satellite. • SmartBear Software, which provides automation, development and monitoring tools for software and application development from its Coconut Creek office. • Synechron, one of the nation’s fastest-growing digital, business consulting and technology services providers with a major office in Sunrise • TradeStation is an online broker-dealer offering a variety of services from its headquarters office in Plantation • Trimble, which acquired Sunrise-based e-Builder, a pioneer in fully integrated, cloudbased construction program management software. • Xendoo is a cloud based bookkeeping solution that has won national recognition from AOL founder Steve Case’s Rise of the Rest Tour and other awards.
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A World of Opportunities A strategic location for serving global markets
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America headquarters more than two decades n today’s global economy, Greater Fort ago. Lauderdale is an inviting Emerson, a diversified global location for international manufacturing and technology business. Centrally positioned company, also situated its in the Western Hemisphere with Latin America headquarters a diverse pool of well-educated in Greater Fort Lauderdale. multicultural professional talent, For Emerson, the key benefits the region is home to hundreds included cost efficiencies, direct of multinational companies air travel to Latin American serving the U.S., Latin America destinations, proximity to a and the Caribbean markets. large number of international Key business advantages companies and branch offices, include convenient access to and the availability of a large the NAP of the Americas global of people in South multilingual labor force. communications hub with 160 Florida are bilingual, Emerson located its Latin network carriers providing a which contributes to America headquarters in Sunrise pathway for data traffic from a highly multicultural in 2011. the Caribbean and South and workforce. More recent arrivals Central America to more than include Israel-based Memic 148 countries. Being an eastern Innovative Surgery, a medical time zone location, allows device company; Chiquita for easy audio, video and web Brands International Inc., which moved the conferencing with corporate offices around the headquarters of its banana division to Dania world. Beach from Charlotte, North Carolina; and Sixt More than 1,450 multinationals representing rent a car, headquartered in Germany, which 59 nations have offices in the South Florida expanded its international headquarters here, regional market. One example is Microsoft, adding 300 jobs. which chose Fort Lauderdale for its Latin
53%
Techtronic Industries (TTI)
Recognizing the appeal of Greater Fort Lauderdale for international businesses, Techtronic Industries (TTI) moved its US headquarters to Fort Lauderdale in 2019, bringing 75 jobs to the area. Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Hong Kong, TTI is a global leader in the home improvement, construction and consumer product markets with iconic brands such as Milwaukee Tool, Ryobi, Hoover and Dirt Devil. “We are excited to be moving into such a dynamic and growing area for our U.S. corporate headquarters,” said TTI CEO Joseph Galli, Jr. “The new location will allow us to recruit and retain top talent.” The company employs more than 20,000 people worldwide.
International Initiatives
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“We have found that the Greater Fort Lauderdale area is a wonderful place to do business. Government and business leaders are focused on economic development and creating growth opportunities for companies like Duke Realty.”
Stephanie Rodriguez Regional Vice President, Duke Realty
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in November 2021 at the Broward County Convention Center. The goal of FITCE is to expand Broward County as a premier exporting and importing global gateway, while helping to establish new businesses and nurturing the continued growth of existing businesses. For more information, visit FITCexpo. com. Area business organizations, including the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance, hold collaborative monthly International Exchange Events at the private Tower Club, highlighting a different nation or bi-national chamber. These events have drawn large groups of more than 175 attendees focusing on nations
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Countries have offices in South Florida.
“We are excited to be moving into such a dynamic and growing area for our U.S. corporate headquarters.”
Joseph Galli, Jr. TTI CEO
including Brazil, Germany, Canada, Costa Rica, Japan, Israel, Ireland, India and Sweden. The mixers have been instrumental in forging new connections and collaborations for these nations and their affiliated companies in Greater Fort
1,450
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Lauderdale. The Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance’s International Action Team has continued to establish and expand relationships with several consuls general and their staff members, trade commissioners and bi-national chambers of commerce from China, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Canada, France, Brazil and the United Kingdom. The Broward County Commission has designated the Broward Center for the Performing Arts as a “Cultural Embassy” to promote Greater Fort Lauderdale’s local and global business and expand understanding between diverse local and global partners. The center has been promoting and creating cultural exchanges,
countries represented at Broward County’s FITCE Florida International Trade and Cultural Expo
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Global Companies Leading international companies with facilities in Greater Fort Lauderdale include the following: • Advantix Systems – Israel • AEQ Broadcast International – Spain • Aercap – Netherlands • Aero Precision – Canada • Aerotechnic USA – South Africa • Air Partner – United Kingdom • Air Transat Holidays – Canada • Ajilon Professional Staffing – Switzerland • Alfa Laval Industries, Inc. – Sweden • ALTADIS USA - United Kingdom • Amcor – Australia • American Forwarding and Logistics – Germany • American Freight Line – Germany • Anita – Germany • Aoti (Advanced Oxygen Therapy, inc. – Ireland • Arcadis – The Netherlands • Arteche USA – Spain • Atlas Concorde USA – Italy • Atlas Copco – Sweden • Aveva Drug Delivery System/ Nitto Denko – Japan • Azimut Benetti Service USA – Italy • Babor Cosmetics – Germany • Balfour Beatty – United Kingdom • Beghelli USA – Italy • Birks & Mayors – Canada • Blygold Florida – The Netherlands • Bombardier Aerospace – Canada • Bosch – Germany • Bukkehave – Denmark • Bullguard – United Kingdom • Bureau Veritas North America – France • Camposol Holdings – Peru • Carbon60 – United Kingdom • CDB Aviation – China • CEMEX – Mexico • Chapman Freeborn Airchartering – United Kingdom • Chiquita Brands International Inc. • Citizen Events – France • Clarins – France • Consolidated Waters Co. Ltd – Cayman Islands • Costa Cruise Lines, N.V. – Italy • CP Vegetable Oil – Canada • Crown Relocations – China • Crystone – Sweden • Desjardins Bank – Canada
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• DHL Americas – Germany • DGS Marine – Brazil • Diamond Moba Americas – The Netherlands • Dragados – Spain • DNV – Norway • Dockwise Yacht Transport USA – The Netherlands • Doyon Bakery Equipment – Canada • Drake International – Canada • ECI Telecom Americas – Israel • Embassy CES – United Kingdom • Embraer Aircraft Holding – Brazil • Enolgas USA – Italy • Evergreen Line – Taiwan • Feadship America – The Netherlands • Ferretti Group America – Italy • FHP Bosch – Germany • First Service Residential – Canada • Fujitsu – Japan • Fukui Byora - Japan • G. Proulx Building Materials – Canada • Gamo Outdoor – Spain • Gedesco – Spain • Global Aviation Partners – Singapore • GlobeCast America – France • Goodwin Biotechnology – India • Hapag-Lloyd (America) – Germany • Hellmann Worldwide Logistics – Germany • Hoerbiger – Switzerland • Horiso – Australia • Hygolet USA – Switzerland • IBI Group – Canada • IKEA – Sweden • InterMarine – Canada • International Shipyards Ancona (ISA) – Italy • Ituran U.S.A. – Israel • Juratoys – France • Kaba Workforce Solutions – Switzerland • Keolis Transit America – France • Linder Industrial Machinery Company – Japan • Lefort North America – Belgium • Lufthansa Technik – Germany • Lupin – India • MAN Diesel & Turbo North America – Germany • Mapei – Italy • MediaGenix – Belgium
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• MedSim – Israel • Memic Innovative Surgery – Israel • Menzies Aviation – United Kingdom • Morguard – Canada • Motiva Enterprises – The Netherlands • Moturis – Switzerland • MSC Cruises USA – Switzerland • NatBank – Canada • Navalimpianti USA – Italy • Nyrstar – Switzerland • Openwide International USA – United Kingdom • Orange Advertising Network Americas – France • OrbusNeich – China • OSM North America – Norway • Oxford Economics – United Kingdom • Polenghi – Italy • Portobello America - Brazil • Private Jet Charter – United Kingdom • Propulsion Technologies International – France • Regus Group – United Kingdom • Ricoh Latin America, Inc. – Japan • Rolls Royce Commercial Marine – United Kingdom • Rhynstar – Switzerland • Schindler Elevator – Switzerland • Shiji Group – China • SHL Pharma – Sweden • Skanska USA Builders – Sweden • Siemens Industry – Germany • Sixt rent a car – Germany • SmartWater CSI – United Kingdom • Socata Aircraft – France • South African Airways – South Africa • Stefanini IT Solutions – Brazil • Suzano Paper and Pulp – Brazil • TD Bank – Canada • Techtronic Industries (TTI) – Hong Kong • ThyssenKrupp – Germany • Toyota Tsusho America – Japan • Terumo Aortic – Japan • Thales E- Security – France • Trividia Health – China • Unipharma – Venezuela • Watsila – Finland
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hosting inbound and outbound missions. The center was named one of the first “Brazilian Points of Culture” outside Brazil by the Minister of Culture for its commitment to promoting Brazilian culture abroad, the first performing arts center to be honored with this designation. Today, as a Cultural Embassy, the center facilitates the county’s local and global business ties and creates greater understanding among its global partners.
South Florida Consular Corps
South Florida has one of the nation’s largest consular corps, providing a multitude of services to international residents, visitors and businesses. More than 75 foreign consulates, foreign trade offices and bi-national chambers of commerce operate in the region, providing market information and helping to forge professional connections that foster business growth.
Global Business Development
The Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development (OESBD), the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance and other global business partners collaborate to support numerous international trade initiatives. The goal is to enhance foreign direct investment and create export and import opportunities that will position Greater Fort Lauderdale as a leader in the global marketplace. Recent examples include: • Mission to Argentina – 2017 • Mission from Bahamas – 2016 • Mission from Belarus – 2017 • Mission to Belize – 2016 • Mission from Belize – 2016
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INTERNATIONAL
• Missions to and from Brazil – 2015 • Mission from Canada – 2017, 2018, 2019 • Missions from China – 2017, 2018, 2019 • Mission to Costa Rica – 2018 • Mission from Democratic Republic of Congo – 2015 • Mission from Dominican Republic – 2019 • Mission to France – 2015 • Missions to and from Germany – 2015 and 2016 • Mission to Ghana – 2020 • Mission to India and Dubai – 2019 • Mission from Ireland – 2017 • Mission to Israel – 2019 • Mission from Italy – 2016 • Mission from Japan – 2018 • Mission from Macedonia – 2015 • Mission from Martinique – 2015 • Mission to Mexico – 2016 • Mission to Peru – 2015 • Mission from Romania – 2019 • Mission from Russia – 2020 • Missions to Spain – 2017 • Mission from Turkey – 2017 • Mission from Vietnam – 2015
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Largest International Regional/Latin American Headquarters Company
Municipality
Phone
Website
Global sales in millions
Total employees
$168,088
181,000
Software distribution and development Air courier services
Type of business
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Microsoft Latin America
Fort Lauderdale
954-489-4800
microsoft.com
2
DHL Express
Miami
954-235-0259
dhl-usa.com
$75,370
570,000
3
Sealand (Maersk)
Miramar
844-474-4775
sealandmaersk.com
$39,722
83,624
Transportation, logistics and energy sectors
4
Chubb Group of Insurance Cos. Latin America
Sunrise
954-626-5000
chubb.com
$39,722
31,000
Financial services
5
Emerson Latin America
Sunrise
954-846-5030
emerson.com
$16,785
83,500
Diversified global manufacturing and technology company
Federal-Mogul (Tenneco)
Fort Lauderdale
954-858-0300
federalmogul.com
$15,379
73,000
Motor vehicle parts and accessories
Ricoh Latin America, Inc.
Weston
954-745-3300
ricoh.com
$15,317
81,184
Offers a variety of storage, security, management, capture and distribution solutions
8
Stanley Black & Decker Latin America
Miramar
954-624-1110
stanleyblackanddecker.com
$14,535
53,100
Electrical/mechanical apparatus, parts and tools
9
Stryker Latin America
Davie
954-538-8200
strykerlatinamerica.com
$14,351
43,000
Manufactures medical and surgical equipment
10
Amcor Rigid Plastics Latin America
Miramar
954-704-4552
amcor.com
$12,861
47,000
Innovative packaging
Ecolab Latin Americaa
Miramar
954-436-2600
ecolab.com
$11,790
44,000
Global leader in water, hygiene and energy technologies and services
Schindler Elevator
Fort Lauderdale
954-626-5555
us.schindler.com
$11,650
67,234
Electrical/mechanical apparatus, parts and tools
Marriott International
Plantation
954-385-3550
marriott.com
$10,571
121,000
14
Newell Rubbermaid Latin America
Weston
954-659-3800
newellrubbermaid.com
$9,385
31,000
Manufactures and markets consumer and commercial products
15
Yum Brands International
Fort Lauderdale
954-626-5386
yum.com
$5,652
38,000
Restaurants
16
Embraer
Fort Lauderdale
954-359-3700
embraer.com
$3,771
15,658
Transportation, logistics
17
South African Airways
Fort Lauderdale
954-424-1135
flysaa.com
$1,940
1,000
Transportation, logistics
18
The Wendy’s Company
Sunrise
954-384-9963
wendys.com
$1,734
4,667
Restaurants
MAPEI
Deerfield Beach
954-246-8888
mapei.com
$640
10,500
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11 12 13
19
Lodging
Adhesives, grouts and other cementitious products for the building industry
Source: Yahoo Finance, PitchBook data Inc., and Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance www.gflalliance.org
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reater Fort Lauderdale offers modern advantages. In fact, Fort Lauderdale was ranked office, industrial, retail, hospitality, in the top 20 “Markets to Watch on the “Emerging healthcare and mixed-use real estate Trends in Real Estate” report by PwC and the properties for businesses of all sizes. Today’s Urban Land Institute in 2018 and 2019 and ranked buildings are designed to support traditional, as the twelfth best place for real estate investor hybrid and flexible operations for your workforce, demand in the 2021 report. clients or customers. Investors can also take advantage of the federal In addition, many commercial Opportunity Zone program, buildings are LEED certified which provides significant capital with cost-saving, energy-efficient gains tax benefits when purchasing systems designed to reduce the business assets or properties cost of occupancy for owners and in designated areas. Greater tenants. The region’s real estate Fort Lauderdale has dozens of market includes: Opportunity Zones, including • High-rise and mid-rise Class locations in Pompano Beach, A office buildings in Broward’s Plantation, Fort Lauderdale and Greater Fort central business districts Hollywood. Lauderdale 12th • Suburban business parks that best market for offer companies an appealing Site Selectors real estate investor campus-like setting near The Greater Fort Lauderdale demand on the employees working from home Alliance provides extensive 2021 Emerging • Industrial sites and warehouse support for site selectors and Trends in Real and distribution space near major companies interested in locating Estate report by transportation arteries or expanding in Greater Fort PwC and ULI. • Vibrant mixed-use Lauderdale, including: developments, including high• Community research. The profile “town center” projects Alliance produces client-ready • Medical and healthcare office overviews on Broward County facilities that provide the latest detailed data, including • Resorts and hotels from the beach to the population, employment, income, cost of living Everglades and general characteristics. • A wide range of regional, neighborhood and • Permitting and regulatory assistance. The specialty retail centers Alliance facilitates pre-submission meetings and communications between prospect companies and various municipal and Broward County Investment Opportunities permitting and regulatory agencies once a Investors appreciate Greater Fort Lauderdale’s relocation or expansion project is active. This demographics, economic strength and market
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Steve Richman
Group President, Milwaukee Tool
helps companies work through the permitting and regulatory requirements process so they can quickly begin hiring workers and begin their operations. For assistance with locating real estate sites, permitting, and finding sources for capital, visit gflalliance.org.
Permitting and ‘Green’ Initiatives
Broward County agencies have collaborated on a convenient, user-friendly ePermits system. This cloud-based platform allows contractors, businesses, design professionals and residents to obtain information and submit applications to a permitting agency with significantly reduced turnaround review time. To date, 18 municipalities have become ePermitOneStop locations. To use the system, visit broward.org/ePermits. Under a program designed to reward contractors and homeowner-builders whose plans are designated “green” by a recognized Photo Courtesy of Workspace Property Trust
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certification program, the Broward County Permitting, Licensing and Consumer Protection Division will speed those projects through the permitting process in less than five business days. Many Broward cities have adopted permitting excellence ordinances and have been named “Platinum Cities” by the Alliance. The permitting excellence process is intended to make the development, permitting and inspections process more business friendly for targeted industry companies looking to relocate or expand. For more information on this program, visit gflalliance.org/permitting.
Smart Growth Partnership
“Smart Growth,” a comprehensive approach to development used in many cities across the nation, incorporates the following principles:
150,000
• encourages development in existing urbanized areas, • creates more compact development in nonurbanized areas, • promotes the proximity of jobs, shopping, and services to residential areas, • provides more transportation options, • and ensures access to natural areas. The partnership provides a forum to raise public awareness, promote smart growth best practices, develop and share information, policies, tools, and ideas and cultivate strategies to address barriers to advance opportunities for smart growth. For more information: smartgrowthpartnership.org
Municipal Initiatives
Square feet of office space under construction in Greater Fort Lauderdale
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Broward municpalities, plus the county itself have been named Platinum Permitting cities by the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance
In collaboration with its 31 municipalities, the Broward County Commission has made regional redevelopment and placemaking a major priority. The county offers a wealth of resources to assist in making neighborhoods more aesthetically appealing and enjoyable, thereby creating a stronger “sense of place.” Current programs identify ways local governments, builders and neighborhood and civic associations can improve local urban environments including architecture, design, transportation, landscape and signage. One example is the “Complete Streets” program which creates streets that are safer for pedestrians and cyclists and more efficient in terms of transportation. The goal is to provide accessibility to people and all modes of transportation with a diversity of uses such as street festivals, farmers markets and public gathering places.
1.2M
Square feet of industrial space under construction in Greater Fort Lauderdale
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CREATIVE AND INNOVATIVE CITIES
Here is a sampling of recent business and economic development initiatives in Broward cities.
Coconut Creek
Named as a top “Best Place to Live in America” and one of Florida’s fastest growing cities, Coconut Creek supports both business growth and a topnotch residential quality of life. Coconut Creek is creating a landmark green town center called MainStreet. It is home to the Seminole Casino Coconut Creek and The Promenade at Coconut Creek, a silver LEED-certified retail, restaurant and office development, and the recently completed Midtown Residences at Coconut Creek. Overall, MainStreet will include up to 6,450 units, more than 1,000 hotel rooms, 1.2 million square feet of fashion retail, 425,000 square feet of neighborhood and big box retail, 800,000 square feet of Class A office suitable for Fortune 500 companies and regional headquarters, and a wide range of entertainment, recreational and transit amenities.
Coral Springs
Davie
Davie is the largest municipality in Broward, spanning 36 square miles with a population of nearly 106,000 with three major interstates and a location just minutes from Fort Lauderdale/ Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Port Everglades. The Town of Davie is also the nexus of higher education as home to the South Florida Educational Center (SFEC), including Nova Southeastern University, Broward College, University of Florida, Florida Atlantic University, McFatter Technical/Vocational School and several Broward County Public School facilities. The town’s development focus is the Regional Activity Center (RAC), including the SFEC, is designed to accommodate large-scale R&D development with more than 1,300 acres zoned for educational, commercial, industrial and residential uses. The TOC accommodates industrial uses including flex warehouse space and last-mile facility that promote synergies with FLL and Port Everglades.
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Downtown Hollywood A walkable, arts-oriented community just minutes from the beach. Photo Courtesy of the City of Hollywood
Deerfield Beach
Deerfield Beach is home to a high concentration of advanced firms specializing in life sciences, logistics and aerospace. The city enjoys a strategic South Florida location with three expressways, offering ease of access for manufacturing and distribution activities. Highly visible office parks along I-95 are filled with innovative firms. The downtown Pioneer Grove District is ready to welcome mixeduse residential and commercial development in a modern industrial environment. The world-class Hillsboro Technology Center offers one million square feet of new space. JM Family Enterprises’ $176 million redevelopment of its Deerfield Beach world headquarters was recently completed and is an example of its commitment to the community and the trust in the region.
With a population of 133,759, Coral Springs is a financially sound city known for its family atmosphere, recreational facilities and toprated schools. Top industries include financial technology, logistics, light manufacturing and regional wholesale activities. Companies such as Fiserv, Decimal Engineering, Exclusive Trim, ABB Optical Group, Lupin and United Medco have chosen to invest in Coral Springs because of its supply of industrial and warehouse space found inside the 442-acre commerce park. The park offers direct access to the Sawgrass Expressway, Florida Turnpike, I-95, and is a short drive from all major seaports and airports. Most Fort Lauderdale recently, developers have invested Fort Lauderdale’s diverse and in the 136-acre Community deep business resources appeal Redevelopment Agency area, to companies of all sizes across including the Cornerstone project Broward County’s a wide range of industries, a mixed-use development with ePermits Portal including technology, aviation and luxury residential towers, Class A is a centralized aerospace, headquarter operations, offices, retail and a state-of-the-art source of online marine industries, life sciences, Hyatt Place hotel. information on manufacturing, global logistics, and permits, licenses tourism. Property taxable values Dania Beach and approvals. have increased for ten consecutive Dania Beach is attracting new years to $43.7 billion and the city’s investment with several new hotels millage rate of 4.1193 (for the 13th and the ongoing development consecutive year) ranks among the of Dania Pointe, a 102-acre lowest in Florida. Game-changing mega-mixed-use development that is already a initiatives redefining Fort Lauderdale’s future premier regional destination. Dania Beach is an include the $2.5 billion Brightline rail service; more ideal location for corporate headquarters and than $70 million in upgrades and enhancements has attracted many new companies, including to Fort Lauderdale beach; more than $550 million Spirit Airlines, Chewy.com, and Chiquita Brands expansion of the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward International, which relocated its banana division County Convention Center (adding 400,000 square HQ from Charlotte. The city has expanded its business retention and expansion initiatives. Several feet of space and an 800-room headquarters hotel); new affordable/workforce housing projects will and the city’s recent agreement with the U.S. increase housing opportunities, while other new Department of Energy and Florida International investment is at the high-end, including the 264University to establish a global entrepreneurial unit Avery Dania Pointe. resources center.
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Hallandale Beach
Hallandale Beach is a city on the move with more than $1 billion in projects in the pipeline. New Class A office projects include Accesso, a 28,000-square-foot office building, with Optima II, a 300,000-square-foot LEED-platinum, Class A office complex and Beacon Hallandale, a 76,000-square-foot Class A office and retail development. The city is also seeking to develop its Fashion, Art and Design District (FADD) and a newly named Harlem Village by promoting food halls, microbreweries, live entertainment restaurant/lounges and local specialty retailers. To date, the city’s Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) has provided $3.3 million in incentives for a shopping plaza and five new restaurant and microbrewery projects. The CRA will continue to approve incentives to encourage private sector development, from restaurants, cafes and bars, to hotels, new residential developments, and new Class A office space.
Hollywood
Strategically located between Fort Lauderdale and Miami, Hollywood is Broward’s third largest city. With easy access FLL, Port Everglades, I-95 and Florida’s Turnpike, Hollywood is home to two commerce/industrial parks and Opportunity Zones and has a growing niche in professional services and healthcare. More than $1.45 billion in real estate development has been completed, planned or is under construction with key commercial corridors offering additional redevelopment opportunities as well as more than $600 million in planned public infrastructure improvements. Convenient new connections through the planned commuter rail passenger service will create more redevelopment opportunities for mixed-use, transit-oriented projects that provide the urban lifestyle many residents and visitors are seeking. The city’s amenities include the historic oceanfront Broadwalk lined with shops, restaurants, and accommodations, and ArtsPark at Young Circle in the heart of its downtown.
REAL ESTATE OPPORTUNITIES
Lauderdale Lakes
Businesses in the City of Lauderdale Lakes enjoy the benefits of a central location, a labor force of nearly 63,017 workers and a market of more than 78,327 households within a 10-minute drive. More than 100,000 vehicles pass through the city’s boundaries each day. Nearly 10 acres of prime development opportunities are available within the city’s Community Redevelopment Agency boundaries. One example is Cassia Estate at Lauderdale Lakes, a large-scale new urbanism redevelopment project near West Oakland Blvd corridor that incorporates single-family homes with traditional neighborhood design of walkable, livable cities. The city also has more than 200,000 square feet of supportable retail space throughout the commercial district.
Lauderhill
Centrally located, Lauderhill’s accessibility to the Florida Turnpike, I-95, and the Sawgrass Expressway facilitates business development, international trade and tourism. The city is home to three Opportunity Zones and has more than 100 acres of planned redevelopment projects, including the final phase of renovation and expansion of the Lauderhill Mall. Lauderhill’s Commercial Façade Grant Program enhances the city’s commercial corridors by providing grants to property owners seeking to improve the safety and aesthetics of their buildings. Current city projects include an Arts and Entertainment District that will connect to the Central Broward Regional Park, home of the only internationally certified U.S. cricket stadium, which draws 500,000 annual visitors. Adjacent to the stadium is the Lauderhill Marketplace and the acclaimed Lauderhill Performing Arts Center. Other plans include a beer garden, hotel, parking garage and the addition of 20,000 square feet of retail space.
Margate
The City of Margate is home to more than 1,800 businesses and is strategically positioned to serve the growing South Florida region. The Margate Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA)
Office Market Submarket
Rentable Area (SF)
Vacancy Rate (%)
YTD Net Absorption (SF)
Under Construction (SF)
Cypress Creek
5,267,700
16.7%
2,900
0
Fort Lauderdale CBD
4,776,700
24.3%
24,100
0
NE Broward
1,403,500
16.4%
(15,500)
0
NW Broward
789,800
12.9%
(26,200)
0
Plantation
3,662,000
12.1%
(62,500)
0
Sawgrass Park
2,900,500
19.3%
(75,800)
0
SE Broward
2,416,400
23.8%
14,600
150,000
SW Broward
2,525,900
17.7%
(47,700)
0
TOTAL Broward
23,742,600
18.5%
(186,000)
150,000
Source: CBRE Research, Q2 2021
Industrial Market Total Inventory (SF)
Vacancy Rate (%)
YTD Net Absorption (SF)
Under Construction (SF)
Central Broward
18,725,487
5.0%
(65,484)
0
Coral Springs
8,201,183
11.5%
126,303
358,652
Northeast Broward
11,115,946
9.8%
362,697
296,901
Pompano/Lauderdale
25,164,519
5.9%
1,002,161
140,880
Southeast Broward
16,069,770
8.3%
(62,161)
236,063
Southwest Broward
16,426,531
7.6%
(38,423)
225,580
Sunrise
5,828,397
5.6%
27,333
0
Total
101,531,833
7.3%
1,352,426
1,258,076
Market
Source: CBRE Research, Q2 2021
owns more than 36 acres of prime real estate, which includes the future Margate City Center, a variety-use development project that will create an identifiable downtown, attract visitors and create new jobs. The CRA is also working on landscaping street improvements, upgrading single-family neighborhoods and revitalizing the city’s commercial plazas. Major employers, such as Northwest Medical Hospital and Global Response continue to expand their operations, and several new freestanding retail and medical buildings have been constructed. An attractive sports complex, and a two-acre dog park have been newly added for recreational usage. Wisconsin-based Culver’s Restaurant is on track to open its first location in Broward County.
Miramar
NEIGHBORHOOD SPOTLIGHT
FAT Village A modern, convenient lifestyle near downtown Fort Lauderdale. Photo Courtesy of Brew Urban Cafe
Miramar is a full-service city with police, firerescue, parks and recreation, social services, cultural affairs, streets and stormwater, utilities, and more serving a population of more than 140,000. Miramar is recognized as an economic engine for Broward County with a growing base of diverse, leading employers in key industry sectors such as electronics, advanced manufacturing, aviation, technology and healthcare. Miramar contains the largest commerce park in the region, which includes a foreign trade zone and has a highly skilled and professional workforce. Over the years, Miramar
has positioned itself as a preferred locale for major corporations and Fortune 500 companies.
North Lauderdale
North Lauderdale’s Economic Development Strategic Plan is designed to identify potential redevelopment opportunities, such as recently approved site plans to build a Wawa, and an Aldi grocery store on underutilized commercial parcels. The city’s commercial and light industrial areas, while modest in proportion to its residential base, are vitally important to the community. In recent years the city’s economic focus has transitioned from developing infrastructure to preserving the city’s quality of life, safety and aesthetic appearance.
Oakland Park
Downtown Oakland Park is rapidly becoming the next development “hot spot” in Broward County. It is already home to a growing, trendy array of craft breweries, distilleries, boutiques, restaurants, cafes, and art studios. Now, strategic partnerships, code updates and new design guidelines, have created new development possibilities, such as the potential commuter rail platform and a 7-acre cityowned property. Other areas are also experiencing redevelopment due to continued infrastructure improvements like the upcoming NE 11th Avenue Connectivity Project. Many major corridors, such as Andrews Avenue and Prospect Road, have
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incorporated bike lanes along with sidewalks and other roadway enhancements to build capacity and bring more foot traffic to surrounding businesses. Passage of a $40 million general obligation bond is expected to increase quality of life, beautify the community, and create a sense of place by funding a variety of new projects.
Pembroke Pines
With approximately 175,000 residents, Pembroke Pines offers businesses direct access to the I-75, U.S. 27 and the Florida Turnpike. Mixed-use development and redevelopment projects are underway throughout the community, as well as investments in the healthcare, office and industrial sectors. The city’s industrial area includes the Bergeron Park of Commerce and Industry, Sheridan Palms Business Park and the South Florida Distribution Center. In the office sector, the TPA group has completed the first of two buildings along the I-75 corridor. Building one of the Edison features nearly160,000 square feet of Class A office in a campus-style setting. Building two should begin construction in winter 2021. In the healthcare sector, Memorial Healthcare will be delivering a new 120,000-square-foot cancer institute in late 2022. All of these projects are helping to diversify the city’s growing economy.
Plantation
Residential, retail, dining, services, and entertainment projects totaling more than $1 billion are underway throughout the city, especially within the Midtown and Gateway business districts. Plantation Walk is moving forward with 700 residential units and over 500,000 square feet of retail space. Westfield Broward Mall is getting a new look with opening scheduled for late 2020. Westside Regional Medical Center is undergoing a $60 million expansion, which includes 72 new private patient rooms and a beautiful new entrance lobby housed within a three-story, state of the art facility. Baptist Health South joins Westside Regional in providing outstanding healthcare options for residents.
including primary care, diagnostic imaging, urgent care, multispecialty surgery, medical oncology, physical therapy and a spine care clinic. Enhancing the central Gateway District is the Woodstone Plantation residential development with 248 units and 1,500 square feet of retail space.
Pompano Beach
Pompano Beach is a major industrial/warehouse/ distribution center with an inventory of 30 million square feet of space due to its multimodal transit links. Redevelopment efforts on the city’s East Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) include $17 million of public investment, supporting new restaurants and commercial space along with a dual brand Hilton hotel. The Northwest CRA (NWCRA) encompasses the future downtown, including City Hall and the Library/Cultural Arts Center in the civic campus. Additionally, the Isle Casino (El Dorado Resorts) has partnered with the Cordish Group to develop its 232-acre property into a resort destination. In 2018, voters passed a $180 million general obligation bond that will complete 25 different projects that will help to further enhance the infrastructure and the livability of the city. Many of these projects are currently under construction.
Sunrise
Home to 95,000 residents, Sunrise hosts more than 28 million national and international visitors each year. The city’s Business and Entertainment District is anchored by three major assets: Sawgrass Mills, the largest outlet and value retail mall in the U.S.; the BB&T Center, a 20,000-seat arena that hosts world class entertainment events and the National Hockey League’s Florida Panthers; and the Sawgrass International Corporate Park, home to a diversified group of businesses including financial services, healthcare, and research and development companies. More than $2.4 billion of new mixed-use projects are in development in the district, including Metropica, 1,833 condominiums with parking, 250 hotel rooms and a parking garage; and Radius at Sawgrass with 750,000 square feet of office, 50,000 square feet of retail, and 750 residential apartment units and 1.6 acres of park and open space.
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Pembroke Pines A dynamic mixed-use City Center complex, including an art gallery and park space. Photo Courtesy of the City of Pembroke Pines
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With a business-friendly attitude and a central focus on economic development and redevelopment, Tamarac appeals to new businesses. Options include Commerce Park, new upscale and successful existing retail and office plazas, the upcoming Tamarac Village mixed-use development, and prime redevelopment locations. There have been several multi-million corporate expansions in Commerce Park, and a major new industrial development is underway. The city is investing in an expanded fiber optic network for greater connectivity and smart infrastructure. Sound finances, safe neighborhoods, excellent parks and business opportunities, are among Tamarac’s attractions for its 64,000 residents and 2,000 businesses.
West Park
Following the creation of sustainable, mixeduse zoning districts along south State Road 7, Hallandale Beach Boulevard and Pembroke Road, West Park is anticipating significant development
NEIGHBORHOOD SPOTLIGHT
Historic Miramar An innovation and technology village project is coming to historic Miramar. Photo Courtesy of the City of Miramar
over the next few years. In addition to major citywide infrastructure improvements, economic development strategies include public-private development partnerships to convert existing vacant properties into office, banking, restaurant, hotel and other sustainable mixed-use development uses.
Weston
Located at the crossroads of I-75, I-595, and the Sawgrass Expressway, Weston has more than 7 million square feet of first-class industrial, office and commercial space easily accessible to Florida’s east and west coasts, FLL, Miami International Airport, Port Everglades, and PortMiami. It is home to nationally recognized hotels and resorts offering accommodations of every level.Weston is nationally ranked as one of the top cities in the nation by Money Magazine, Family Circle, USA Today, WalletHub, Verizon Business, Niche, 24/7 Wall St. and Trip Advisor. Weston has AAA bond ratings from two agencies, and a fire rescue department with an ISO Class One rating. Weston has the lowest ad valorem tax rate in Broward, as well as assets like Cleveland Clinic’s world-class health care, and a housing stock ranging from estate homes to town homes appealing to a wide-range of buyers.
Wilton Manors
Wilton Manors is a vibrant city with a pedestrianfriendly environment for affordable living, shopping, dining, arts, culture, and entertainment. Surrounded by 13 miles of waterways and 29 acres of waterfront property, this two-square-mile city is known as the Island City. It has 15 national wildlife habitat-certified parks, several art galleries, as well as more than 20 community group classes and 40 festivals and events per year. Offering all the big-city amenities, yet maintaining a small-town welcoming feel, Wilton Manors offers a stable residential environment for young families, couples, and retirees, and has become an internationally known destination for the LGBTQ+ community that is welcoming to all.
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TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE
A Powerful Platform for Success
Global connectivity delivers valuable business advantages
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reater Fort Lauderdale offers leading-edge communications services for companies of all sizes, along with convenient air, maritime and ground transportation services. Highlights include:
COMMUNICATIONS
Crown Castle
877-486-9377 crowncastle.com Crown Castle owns and operates one of the nation’s largest and densest fiber networks with approximately 75,000 route miles of fiber, 25,000+ on-net buildings, and connectivity to 900+ data centers. The company customizes solutions with privacy, security, reliability, and bandwidth, offering network reliability and locally based service teams.
• A comprehensive fiber-optic network supports high-bandwidth data, video and voice traffic. • One of the Internet’s few global network access points is located in the region. • Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) offers domestic and international service in conjunction with nearby Miami Flexential International and Palm Beach 866-473-2510 International Airports. flexential.com Port Everglades is • Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport Flexential provides core data the #1 temperature(FXE) provides convenient general center solutions of colocation controlled cargo port aviation services. and connectivity, cloud, managed in Florida and #8 in • Port Everglades is one of the solutions, data protection and the United States world’s busiest seaports, with ocean professional services. Flexential’s freight service to global locations. Data Center assets comprises 40 • Commuter rail services add to highly redundant and connectivitySouth Florida’s connectivity. rich data centers, including one of • Commuter transit services the largest hurricane-proof commercial facilities provide options for the workforce. in South Florida, providing a local solution for • Cost-effective “green-oriented” utility services help outsourcing data center and cloud services with businesses operate more efficiently. 24x7x365 access, engineering and support.
Hotwire Communications
800-409-4733 hotwirecommunications.com Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Hotwire Communications is one of the nation’s leading providers in Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) technologies, providing seamless data connections to residential, commercial, hospitality, government, and institutional customers. As an all-in-one provider, its award-winning services including multi-Gigabit Internet, IPTV with 4K video, best-in-class home automation and security technologies, and reliable international phone service, are recognized for service speed, performance, and feature a “white glove” approach to customer experience.
NAP of the Americas® 305-961-3200 equinix.com
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alliancespotlight
“Broward County’s airports, seaport and convention and visitor’s bureau are all part of the critical infrastructure that promotes growth and job opportunities. These assets will become even more important as we emerge from the financial impacts from the recent pandemic.””
Monica Cepero
Deputy County Administrator, Broward County
Photo by Jock Fistick - South Florida Business Journal
NAP of the Americas® is one of the most significant telecommunications centers in the world. The Tier-IV facility was the first purpose-built, carrier-neutral Network Access Point and is the only facility of its kind specifically designed to link Latin America with the rest of the world. Based in Miami and operated by Equinix, NAP of the Americas, also known as the MI1 Miami IBX Data Center, provides secure, reliable backbone access to 160 global carriers, making this facility the unrivaled gateway to the Americas.
TRANSPORTATION
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
954-359-1200 fll.net twitter: @FLLFlyer Centrally located between Miami-Dade and Palm Beach Counties, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood
72 miles TriRail is a 72-mile commuter rail system
International Airport (FLL) is a dynamic passenger and cargo hub offering a low-cost structure to airlines, tenants and passengers. Despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the aviation industry in 2020, FLL ranked sixth in total passenger traffic recovery and fourth in international traffic recovery among U.S. airports. FLL is also a major air cargo hub, with about 90,000 tons passing through the airport annually. FLL is undergoing a $3.2 billion improvement program that includes terminal expansions, adding
more than 30 new gates, building an elevated people-mover, widening the terminal roadway and a new hotel and parking garage with conference space and a courtyard. Other investments include a major art installation and wayfinding signage program. The Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance named FLL its 2019 Economic Development Partner of the Year, demonstrating the airport’s commitment to economic development. According to a recent study, FLL has an annual economic impact of $37.5 billion.
Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) 954-828-4966 flyfxe.com For more than 70 years, Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) has been serving private, corporate and government aviation needs. With more than 163,000 take-offs and landings each year, FXE ranks as one of the top ten busiest general aviation www.gflalliance.org
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Scheduled Airlines Serving FLL • Air Canada • Air Transat • Alaska Airlines • Allegiant • American Airlines • Avianca Airlines • Azul Airlines • Bahamasair • Caribbean Airlines • Copa Airlines • Delta Air Lines • IBC Airways • JetBlue Airways • Silver Airways • Southwest Airlines • Spirit Airlines • Sun Country Airlines • Sunwing Airlines • Swoop • United Airlines • Westjet Airlines
Cargo • Aero Lauderdale • Air Jamaica, Ltd. • Delta Air Lines Cargo • Federal Express • Mountain Air Cargo • Southwest Airlines Cargo • United Parcel Service, Co. (UPS) • United States Postal Service Broward County Aviation Department, August 2021
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airports in the country. Five full-service, fixed base operators provide fueling, maintenance, management and professional services to Fortune 500 companies and small businesses alike. FXE has a 24-hour FAA air traffic control tower, instrument landing system and U.S. Customs & Border Protection Service.
Downtown Helistop
954-523-4354 flyfxe.com/pilot-guide/dt1-helistop-information To meet the corporate community’s transportation needs, the City of Fort Lauderdale operates the John Fuhrer Downtown Helistop, operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week. A fully furnished lobby located just below the elevated Helistop platform provides travelers with a comfortable area to converse and conduct short business meetings.
North Perry Airport
954-359-1016 broward.org/airport/northperryairport Twice honored as “General Aviation Airport of the Year” by the Florida Department of Transportation, North Perry (HWO) is the state’s second busiest
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general aviation airport. Devoted exclusively to private and business light-plane activity. North Perry has four runways with two lighted for 24hour operations. Its concessionaires offer fuel, service, air charter, flight instruction, aircraft sales, maintenance, storage and other services for the flying public.
Pompano Beach Air Park
954-786-4135 pompanobeachfl.gov/index.php/pages/pw_airpark/ airpark Pompano Beach Air Park (KPMP) serves the general aviation needs of northern Broward. The 946-acre airport, owned and operated by the City of Pompano Beach, has multiple fixed base operators (FBOs) and provides general aviation services including flight training, aircraft rental, air taxi/charter, scenic rides, air ambulance, aerial photography, mapping and surveying, search and rescue, maintenance, avionics repairs and ramp services.
TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE
Port Everglades
954-523-3404 porteverglades.net Located In the heart of Greater Fort Lauderdale, Port Everglades is one of the world’s busiest cruise ports and enjoys the distinction of having the most homeported cruise ships. Port Everglades is also Florida’s top container port and the region’s main seaport for receiving petroleum products, including gasoline and jet fuel. Another key draw is Florida’s first and largest Foreign-Trade Zone, In fiscal year 2019, the port surpassed 750,000 TEUs (20-foot equivalent units, the industry’s standard measurement for containers), and ranked 10th in the nation. About 15 percent of all U.S.-Latin American trade moves through Port Everglades, the number one refrigerated cargo port in Florida. Overall, the port’s shippers serve more than 150 ports in 70 countries around the world. The port’s 20-year Master/Vision Plan includes expansions to support future growth in containerized global trade. In 2020, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers approved the first phase of deepening and widening the port’s navigational channels. Overall, Port Everglades generates $30.4 billion worth of economic activity, according to a recent study.
GROUND TRANSIT
Brightline
305-520-2300 gobrightline.com Brightline is an express commuter train service that connects downtown Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach, making it easier for workers to reach businesses throughout the region. Brightline is now constructing a northern line that will connect South Florida to Orlando in the near future.
Tri-Rail
800-TRI-RAIL tri-rail.com The South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA) operates Tri-Rail, a 72-mile commuter rail system serving 18 stations between West Palm Beach and Miami International Airport. Tri-Rail operates seven days a week, providing a convenient alternative to regional commuters.
Broward County Transit Bus Transportation
954-357-8400 broward.org/bct Broward County Transit (BCT) provides regular bus service throughout the county, meeting the needs of commuters, visitors and residents of all ages. BCT’s routes include Broward workplaces, schools, shopping, libraries, parks, cultural and civic activities, and other places of interest. BCT recently opened a new Lauderhill Transit Center serving the area community.
South Florida Commuter Services
800-234-RIDE 1800234ride.com South Florida Commuter Services (SFCS) is a
Domestic Destinations
Aguadilla Albany Allentown Asheville Atlanta Atlantic City Austin Baltimore Belleville, IL Boston Buffalo Charleston Charlotte Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland Columbia, SC Columbus Concord, NC Dallas/Ft. Worth Dallas/Love Denver Detroit Flint Grand Rapids Greenville-Spartanburg Hartford Hayden, CO Houston Indianapolis Islip Jacksonville Kansas City Key West Knoxville Las Vegas Latrobe Lexington Los Angeles
Louisville Memphis Milwaukee Minneapolis Myrtle Beach Nashville New Orleans New York - JFK New York - LGA Newark - EWR Norfolk Orlando Pensacola Philadelphia Phoenix Pittsburgh Plattsburgh Portland, OR Providence Raleigh Durham Richmond Salt Lake City San Antonio San Diego San Francisco San Juan, P.R. Seattle St. Louis St. Croix, V.I. St. Thomas, V.I. Syracuse Tallahassee Tampa Washington, D.C - Reagan Washington, DC - Dulles White Plains
International Destinations Armenia, Colombia Aruba, Bahamas
comprehensive rideshare management system that provides instant access and matches for regional commuters. SFCS provides free assistance to employers in the tri-county area seeking transportation solutions. SFCS also provides other services/information on park-n-ride lots, public transit, bike partners and routes.
UTILITIES
Florida Power & Light (FPL)
954-797-5000 fpl.com Known for its national leadership in developing renewable sources of energy, Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) serves more than 5 million customers, or about half the state of Florida. It is a subsidiary of NextEra Energy, Inc. FPL consistently outperforms national averages for service reliability while customer bills are below the national average. A clean energy leader, FPL has one of the lowest emissions profiles and one of the leading energy efficiency programs among utilities nationwide.
Barranquilla, Colombia Bimini, Bahamas Bogota, Colombia Bucaramanga, Colombia Cali, Colombia Cancún, Mexico Cap Haitien, Haiti Cartagena, Colombia Freeport, Bahamas George Town, Bahamas Governor’s Harbour, Bahamas Guatemala City, Guatemala Guayaquil, Ecuador Havana, Cuba Kingston, Jamaica Lima, Peru Managua, Nicaragua Marsh Harbour, Bahamas Medellín, Colombia Montego Bay, Jamaica Montreal, Canada Nassau, Bahamas North Eleuthra, Bahamas Panama City, Panama Port au Prince, Haiti Port of Spain, Trinidad Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Punta Cana, Dominican Republic Quito, Ecuador San Jose, Costa Rica San Pedro Sula, Honduras San Salvador, El Salvador Santiago, Dominican Republic Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic Sao Paulo, Brazil St. Maarten, St. Maarten Toronto, Canada Source: Broward County Aviation Department, August 2021
Broward County Water & Wastewater Services
954-831-3250 broward.org/waterservices Broward County Water & Wastewater Services provides retail water and sewer services for residents, as well as storm water and canal management services supporting aquifer recharge and flood management throughout Broward County.
South Florida Water Management District
561-686-8800 sfwmd.gov A regional agency of the State of Florida, the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) is charged with managing and protecting water resources on behalf of 7.5 million South Floridians, and is the lead agency in restoring America’s Everglades – the largest environmental project in the nation’s history. The SFWMD spans 16 counties, including Broward, covering 17,930 square miles. www.gflalliance.org
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Award-Winning Leadership
Greater Fort Lauderdale’s elected leaders support the economic vitality of the county’s diverse communities
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departments, including the t the center of a powerhouse economic engines metropolitan area of of Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood more than 6 million International Airport (FLL) and people, Greater Fort Lauderdale Port Everglades. For expanding includes Broward County and its and relocating businesses, 31 municipalities. In 2019, Broward county agencies vigilantly pursue County received 13 Achievement opportunities to streamline and Awards from the National expedite permitting procedures, Association of Counties (NACo) for Broward County while building and maintaining a innovative and effective government Board of County solid infrastructure for Greater Fort leadership that enhances quality Commissioners, Lauderdale businesses and residents. of life for residents. These awardGovernment Center The Broward County Board winning programs are all services of Room 421 of County Commissioners is the the Broward County Commission. 115 S. Andrews Avenue legislative branch of Broward Broward County was recognized Fort Lauderdale, County government, while the five times for using technology FL 33301 county administrator handles and innovation to advance 954-357-7000 the administrative functions. The energy goals and environmental broward.org county commission is comprised of stewardship, and three times for nine members who are elected by programs promoting community district. Each commissioner must be and economic development. Other a resident of the district for which award-winning initiatives include seat he/she seeks election. Each year, the commission two library programs, two human services initiatives elects a mayor who serves as the county’s official and a community outreach program promoting civic representative and ceremonial dignitary and provides education and public information. leadership on issues facing the county. Broward County operates dozens of major
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“Broward County offers a very positive business climate.”
Steve Geller
Mayor, Broward County
Photo by Jock Fistick - South Florida Business Journal
BROWARD COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Bertha Henry 954-357-7362 broward.org The county administrator is the chief executive officer of Broward County and directs the government functions under the auspices of the county commission. Broward Bertha Henry County Administrator Bertha Henry was recognized as the 2017 recipient of the International City/ County Management Association’s Mark E. Keane Memorial Award for Excellence. She is the first Black woman to receive the award.
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BROWARD COUNTY OFFICE OF ECONOMIC AND SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Sandy-Michael McDonald, Director 954-357-5673 broward.org/econdev The mission of the Office of Economic and Small Business Development (OESBD) is to stimulate economic development by attracting, retaining and expanding targeted industries, including a special focus on small business growth, and thereby, enhance the quality of life for Broward County residents and visitors. To accomplish its mission, OESBD works closely with key partners, including the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance. OESBD is responsible for the protocol and international trade desk that includes the Diplomatic Services Room for
6+ Million
Residents of South Florida
Broward County, located at FLL. The office also handles export and trade including trade missions and conducts quarterly export workshops to increase exports. Broward County, through OESBD, also currently offers two certifications for small businesses, the County Business Enterprise (CBE) and the Small Business Enterprise (SBE), or Sheltered Market. Broward County is also part of the Florida Department of Transportation’s Unified Certification Program (UCP) and certifies firms located in Broward and Palm Beach counties for the Federal Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program.
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Broward County Board of County Commissioners DISTRICT 1
DISTRICT 4
DISTRICT 7
954-357-7001 [email protected]
954-357-7004 [email protected]
954-357-7007 [email protected]
Nan H. Rich
Lamar P. Fisher
Tim Ryan
DISTRICT 2
DISTRICT 5
DISTRICT 8
954-357-7002 [email protected]
954-357-7005 [email protected]
954-357-7008 [email protected]
Mark D. Bogen
DISTRICT 3
Vice Mayor Michael Udine
Mayor Steve Geller
DISTRICT 6
DISTRICT 9
954-357-7006 [email protected]
954-357-7009 [email protected]
Beam Furr
954-357-7003 [email protected]
Barbara Sharief
Dale V. C. Holness Photo Courtesy of the Greater Fort Lauderdale CVB
Broward County Municipalities From attractive tax incentives to beachfront views, dynamic retail centers and spacious business parks, Broward County’s diverse municipalities offer a wide array of business opportunities. Here is a snapshot of each of Broward County’s 31 municipalities as well as their government structure and a short list of businesses that have chosen to call each city home. For more detailed information on a particular municipality, contact the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance at 954-524-3113 or the city itself. Municipality
COCONUT CREEK coconutcreek.net
COOPER CITY coopercityfl.org
CORAL SPRINGS coralsprings.org
DANIA BEACH daniabeachfl.gov
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Square Miles: 12 Population: 61,248 A-rated Schools: 5 Muni.Millage Rate: 6.5378 Total Millage Rate: 20.6466
Al Hendricks Toyota, Allstate, Broward College (North Campus), Cusano's Bakery, El Dorado Furniture, Enterprise Rent-a-Car (regional offices), Food for the Poor, Gunther Volkswagen, MotionPoint, Seminole Coconut Creek Casino
1st Line Oncology, 2 major county parks and 20 active and passive city parks, Broward College (North Campus), Butterfly World, City Community and Fitness Centers, Junior Achievement, Lyons Business Park, Lyons Technology Center, Promenade at Coconut Creek, Seminole Coconut Creek Casino
Coral Springs Regional Chamber and Coconut Creek Chamber Council csrchamber.com
Square Miles: 8.5 Population: 35, 853 A-rated Schools: 5 Muni.Millage Rate:7.1437 Total Millage Rate: 19. 3098
Broward County School Board, City of Cooper City, Publix, Integrated Medical Center, Stein Mart, Walmart
Bill Lipps Sports Complex, Brian Piccolo Park, Cooper Colony Golf Course, Cooper City Commons, Cooper City Sports Complex, Embassy Lakes Community, Monterra Community, Rock Creek Community
Davie-Cooper City Chamber of Commerce: davie-coopercity.org
Square Miles: 23.94 Population: 133,759 A-rated Schools: 5 Muni.Millage Rate: 5.8732 Total Millage Rate: 20.2232
ABB Optical, Amazon, Baker Hill Industries, BFS Capital, Blue Stream Fiber, Broward Health, City of Coral Springs, Cleveland Clinic, Comfort Medical, Cruise Planners, Decimal Engineering, Emser Tile, Exclusive Trim, Fiserv, Flora Fine Foods, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, KB Electronics, Landscape Service Professionals, Lupin, The Original Frameless Shower Doors, United Medco
Coral Springs Aquatic Complex & Tennis Center, Coral Springs Center for the Arts, Country Club of Coral Springs, Coral Square Mall, Commerce Park of Coral Springs, Cypress Park & Pool, Dr. Paul’s Dog Park, Heron Bay Marriot Hotel, Golf Club and Convention Center, Orchid Park, Sawgrass Nature Center & Wildlife Hospital, Tall Cypress Nature Area, TPC Eagle Trace Golf Course, The Walk
Coral Springs Economic Development: CoralSpringsEDO.com
Square Miles: 8.5 Population: 33,709 A-rated Schools: 1 Muni.Millage Rate: 6.1618 Total Millage Rate: 19.2426
Casino at Dania Beach, City of Dania Beach, Chewy.com, Chiquita, Cruise.com, Cross Pointe Care Center, Derecktor Florida, Holiday Inn, JetBlue Travel Products, Marriott Hotels, Publix, Stephens Distsributing, Tesla
American Maritime Officers (AMO) National Headquarters, Broward College Tigertail Lake Recreational Center, Dania Beach Pier and Marina, Dania Pointe, Casino at Dania Beach, Design Center of The Americas, FAU SeaTech Campus, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, Gallery of Amazing Things/ Weiner Museum of Decorative Arts, Holocaust Education and Documentation Center
Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency daniabeachcra.org
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Coral Springs Coconut Creek Regional Chamber csrchamber.com
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Square Miles: 35.6 Population: 105, 691 A-rated Schools: 7 Muni.Millage Rate: 5.627 Total Millage Rate: 19.9924
Arnet Pharma, Broward College, Broward County Schools, Florida Atlantic University, Manheim Auctions, Nova Southeastern University, Rick Case Automotive Group, Signature Grand, Teva
Bergeron Rodeo Grounds, Buehler Planetarium, Davie Business Center, Davie Golf and Country Club, Flamingo Gardens, Grande Oaks Country Club, Old Davie School House, South Florida Education Center, Tower Shops
Davie-Cooper City Chamber of Commerce: davie-coopercity.org
Square Miles: 16.27 Population: 80, 571 A-rated Schools: 2 Muni.Millage Rate: 6.5007 Total Millage Rate: 20.5633
Broward Health North, Double Eagle Distributing, JM Family Enterprises, List Industries. People’s Trust Insurance, Publix Distribution, Republic National Distributing, SHL Pharma, Sun Sentinel, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
Blue Wave Award Winning Deerfield Beach, Broward Health North, Deerfield Beach International Pier, Deerfield Island County Park, Deerfield Beach Historical Society, Deerfield Beach Tri-Rail/Amtrack Station, Florida Atlantic Research and Development Park, Hillsboro Technology Center, Quiet Waters Park, Sullivan Park, The Arboretum and Rainforest at Constitution Park
Deerfield Beach Chamber of Commerce deerfieldchamber.com
Square Miles: 36 Population: 189,321 A-rated Schools: 10 Muni.Millage Rate: 4.1193 Total Millage Rate: 185484
Allied Marine/Ferretti Group, AutoNation, Baxter International, BFC Financial, Broward County School Board, Broward Health Medical Center, Citrix, Hotwire Communications, Microsoft Latin America, Sixt rent a car
Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Fort Lauderdale Aquatics Complex / Fort Lauderdale Beach, Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, Galleria Mall, Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center, Las Olas Boulevard Shopping District, Port Everglades, Virgin Trains USA
Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce: ftlchamber.com Fort Lauderdale Business Support Center fortlauderdale.ecdev.org
Square Miles: 4.4 Population: 39,000 Muni. Millage Rate: 7 Total Millage Rate: 20.6340
"The Big Easy Casino, Diplomat Golf & Country Club, Gulfstream Park Racing and Casino"
Diplomat Golf & Country Club, Fashion Row Art District, Hallandale Beach Commerce Park, Historic Village, The Big Easy Casino, North & South Beach, The Village at Gulfstream Park
Hallandale Beach Chamber of Commerce: hallandalebeachchamber. org
Square Miles: 0.47 Population: 1,905 Muni.Millage Rate: 3.39 Total Millage Rate: 17.7073
Residential Community
United States Coast Guard Lighthouse at Hillsboro Inlet
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Square Miles: 28.87 Population: 154,000 A-rated Schools: 3 Muni.Millage Rate: 7.4481 Total Millage Rate: 22.0054
Chewy.com, Diplomat Resort & Spa, HEICO Corporation, Interbond Corp. of America d/b/a BrandsMart U.S.A., Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort, Memorial Healthcare System, Memorial Hospital South and Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, Memorial Regional Hospital, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Sintavia, First Service Residential, Quantum Marine
ArtsPark at Young Circle, Diplomat Resort & Spa, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, Hollywood Public Beach and Historic Beach Boardwalk, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort, Memorial Regional Hospital, Nova Southeastern University Guy Harvey Oceanographic Center, Port Everglades, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce: hollywoodchamber.org City of Hollywood Economic Development choosehollywoodfl.com
LAUDERDALE-BYTHE-SEA
Square Miles: 1.5 Population: 6,626 Muni.Millage Rate: 3.50 Total Millage Rate: 17.7073
Hotels and Restaurants
Beaches, Downtown Pavilion, Fishing Pier, Municipal Park
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea Chamber of Commerce: lbts.com
LAUDERDALE LAKES
Square Miles: 4 Population: 37, 567 Muni.Millage Rate: 8.6 Total Millage Rate: 23.8038
Aldi Food Market, Bank of America, BankUnited, Burlington Coat Factory, Chase Bank, Dollar Tree, Enterprise Car Rental, Florida Medical Center, Ross Dress for Less, Walgreens, Walmart Supercenter, Florida Career College
C-13 Canal Trail, City of Lauderdale Lakes Educational and Cultural Center, Cypress Preserve Park, Lakes Mall, Lauderdale Lakes Swimming Complex, Northgate Park, Vincent Torres Memorial Park, Willie Webb Sr. Park
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Square Miles: 8.6 Population: 70,452 A-rated Schools: 1 Muni.Millage Rate: 7.5898 Total Millage Rate: 24.3986
Children’s Services Council, Inverrary Vacation Resort, LaStrada Furniture, the Lenox on the Lake, Publix, Swap Shop, UPS, Fresco y Mas, Fassmer Service of America, Select Foods, Life Care Center at Inverrary, Pacifica Senior Living Forest Trace
Lauderhill Performing Arts Center, Central Broward Regional Park, City of Lauderhill Golf Course, Lauderhill Mall, Lauderhill Sports Park, Sadkin Community Center, Swap Shop, Veterans Park Community Center
Lauderhill Regional Chamber of Commerce: lauderhillchamber.com
DAVIE, TOWN OF davie-fl.gov
DEERFIELD BEACH deerfield-beach.com
FORT LAUDERDALE fortlauderdale.gov
HALLANDALE BEACH hallandalebeachfl.gov
HILLSBORO BEACH, TOWN OF townofhillsborobeach. com
HOLLYWOOD hollywoodfl.org
lauderdalelakes.org
LAUDERHILL lauderhill-fl.gov
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LAZY LAKE, VILLAGE OF
Square Miles: 0.07 Population: 26 Muni.Millage Rate: 4.349 Total Millage Rate: 18.9028
Residential Community
Residential Community
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LIGHTHOUSE POINT
Square Miles: 2.49 Population: 10, 510 Muni.Millage Rate: 3.5893 Total Millage Rate: 18.3512
Residential Community
Cap’s Place Restaurant, Lighthouse Point Marina, Lighthouse Point Yacht and Racquet Club
Greater Pompano Beach Chamber of Commerce: pompanobeachchamber. com
Square Miles: 9.17 Population: 55,456 A-rated Schools: 1 Muni.Millage Rate: 7.1171 Total Millage Rate: 21.8471
Arrigo Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram Margate, AutoNation, Broward County Public Schools, City of Margate, Global Response Corporation, JM Lexus, Northwest Medical Center, Publix, Walmart
Calypso Cove Aquatic Facility, Carolina Golf Course, Firefighters Park, Margate Sports Complex, Northwest Medical Center
Greater Pompano Beach Chamber of Commerce: pompanobeachchamber. com
Square Miles: 31 Population: 138,837 A-rated Schools: 12 Muni.Millage Rate: 7.1172 Total Millage Rate: 20.1990
Carnival Cruise Lines, Comcast, Ecolab, i HEART Media, JL Audio, Kellstrom Defense, NBC6/Telemundo, Sealand, Spirit Airlines, Turbine Controls
Flamingo Park of Commerce, Huntington Corporate Park, Huntington Square Office Park, Miramar Centre Corporate Park, Miramar Cultural Center, Miramar Park of Commerce, Miramar Regional Park/Amphitheatre, Miramar Town Center; Monarch Lakes Industrial Center; Professional Center at Riviera Point
Miramar-Pembroke Pines Regional Chamber of Commerce: MiramarPembrokePines. org
Square Miles: 5.2 Population: 44,408 A-rated Schools: 1 Muni.Millage Rate: 7.4 Total Millage Rate: 21.5088
Bravo Supermarket, Broward Meat and Fish, City of North Lauderdale, Home Depot, Publix Supermarket, Teleperformance, Ross, Walmart Full Service Center, Offlease Only
Hampton Pines Park, North Lauderdale Sports Complex, Veterans Memorial, Wyland Wall, MSD Memorial
Tamarac North Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce: tnlcoc.org
Square Miles: 8.04 Population: 44,699 Muni.Millage Rate: 5.8910 Total Millage Rate: 20.5187
Broward County Public Schools, Broward Paper & Packaging Inc., City of Oakland Park, Funky Buddha Brewery, Home Depot, L.A. Fitness, Lipton Toyota, Lowe’s Home Improvement, Ram Development
Collins Community Center, Dillon Tennis Center, Bark Park, Jaco Pastorius Park Community Center, Oakland Park Athletic Complex, Royal Palm Park, Veteran’s Park, Wimberly Athletic Field, Art Park
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Square Miles: 12.7685 Population: 34,000 A-rated Schools: 5 Muni.Millage Rate: 4.4 Total Millage Rate: 18.4067
Aston Gardens, BJ’s, Broward County School District, City of Parkland, Publix, various retail
Equestrian Center, Parkland Recreation and Enrichment Center, Pine Trails Park, Terramar Park
Parkland Chamber of Commerce: parklandchamber.com
Square Miles: 1.6 Population: 6,199 Muni.Millage Rate: 8.5 Total Millage Rate: 21.5818
Coca Cola Bottling, Grainger, Home Depot, Home Depot Distribution Center, Marinize Products, ME Productions, Mohawk Carpets, Stratton Framing, Sun Sentinel Publishing, Window Classics
A.J. Ryan, Jr. Park, McTyre County Park, Patrick Behan Park, Pembroke Park of Commerce, The Raymond P. Oglesby Preserve at Pembroke Park, Seneca Industrial Park
Pembroke Park/West Park Chamber of Commerce ppwpchamber.com
Square Miles: 34.8 Population: 173,591 A-rated Schools: 20 Muni.Millage Rate: 5.6736 Total Millage Rate: 19.1827
AutoNation, Bergeron Land Development, Broward College, City of Pembroke Pines, Elizabeth Arden, GDKN Corporation, Geo Care, Global Medical Management (GMMI), Holman Automotive, Memorial Healthcare System, Publix Supermarkets, Ryder Systems, School Board of Broward County, Vera Motors, Vital (VPX) Pharmaceuticals, Waste Pro USA, Inc., Zinn Automotive
Bergeron Park of Commerce and Industry, Broward College South Campus, Chapel Trail Industrial Park, Charles F. Dodge City Center, The Edison Office Complex, Frank Art Gallery and Exhibit Hall, Pembroke Pointe Office Complex, City Owned and Operated Charter School System, Memorial West Hospital, Memorial Pembroke Hospital, North Perry Airport, Pembroke Lakes Regional Mall, Pembroke Pines Academic Village, Senator Howard Forman Health Park, Southwest Focal Community Center, Shops at Pembroke Gardens, Studio 18
Miramar-Pembroke Pines Regional Chamber of Commerce: MiramarPembrokePines. org
lighthousepoint.com
MARGATE margatefl.gov
MIRAMAR miramarfl.gov
NORTH LAUDERDALE nlauderdale.org
OAKLAND PARK oaklandparkfl.org
PARKLAND cityofparkland.org
PEMBROKE PARK, TOWN OF townofpembrokepark. com
PEMBROKE PINES ppines.com
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Square Miles: 22.8 Population: 88,619 A-rated Schools: 2 Muni.Millage Rate: 5.8 Total Millage Rate: 20.3283
Aetna, Baptist Health, Broward County, Broward County Public Schools, City of Plantation, DHL, Magic Leap, Motorola Solutions, Plantation General Hospital, Precision Response Corporation, Team Health, TradeStation, Westside Regional Medical Center, Quest Workspaces, Virgin Voyages
Broward County Governmental Offices, Jim Ward Community Center, Pine Island Park, Plantation Aquatics Center, Plantation Central Park, Plantation Community Center, Plantation Heritage Park, Plantation Preserve Golf Course & Club, The Fountains Shoppes of Distinction, Veltri Tennis Center, Volunteer Park Community Center, West Regional County Courthouse, Westfield Broward Mall, Westside Regional Medical Center
Greater Plantation Chamber of Commerce: plantationchamber.org
Square Miles: 23.57 Population: 112,058 A-rated Schools: 1 Muni.Millage Rate: 6.3916 Total Millage Rate: 20.3142
Associated Grocers, Broward County Correctional, City of Pompano Beach, FedEx and FedEx Ground, Freshpoint Produce and Dairy, Gold Coast Beverage, John Knox Village, Point Blank Enterprises, PPI, Inc., Publix, WalMart, Amazon
Ali Cultural Arts, Air Park and the Goodyear Blimp Base, Aquatic Center, Bailey Contemporary Arts, Community Park and Baseball Complex, Cultural Arts Center, Fisher Family Fishing Pier, Hillsboro Inlet Park, Historic Downtown/ Green Market, The Isle Casino and Harness Track, recently covered Amphitheatre
Greater Pompano Beach Chamber of Commerce: pompanobeachchamber. com
SEA RANCH LAKES Square Miles: 0.23
Residential Community
Residential Community
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SOUTHWEST RANCHES, TOWN OF
Square Miles: 13 Population: 7,958 Muni.Millage Rate: 4.8311 Total Millage Rate: 17.3318
Bank of America, Lowe’s, McDonalds, Publix, Walgreens
Equestrian Park, Private equestrian facilities for training/boarding, Newly converted scenic Barn and Park
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Square Miles: 18.1 Population: 95,458 A-rated Schools: 3 Muni.Millage Rate: 6.0543 Total Millage Rate: 20.5907
American Express, Broadspire, Centene Healthcare, Comcast, Cross Country Services, Ford Motor Company, Mednax, Sawgrass Mills Mall, United Healthcare, Team Health
BB&T Center Arena, Markham Park, Metropica, Sawgrass International Corporate Park, Sawgrass Mills, Seven Bridges at Springtree Golf Club, Sunrise Civic Center Theater, Sunrise Commerce Park, The Colonnades, Veterans Administration Medical Clinic, Westerra
Greater Sunrise Chamber of Commerce: sunrisechamber.org
Square Miles: 12 Population: 64, 262 A-rated Schools: 2 Muni.Millage Rate:7.2899 Total Millage Rate: 21.3987
3dcart, Arrigo Dodge Chrysler Jeep, City Furniture, Interplex Sunbelt, IQ Formulations, KSM Electronics Inc., Puroclean, Richline Group, Unipharma, University Hospital and Medical Center
Caporella Aquatic Center, Colony West Golf Club, Mainlands Park, Sunset Point Park, Tamarac Commerce Park, Tamarac Community Center, Tamarac Library, Tamarac Sports Complex, Tamarac Village "New Downtown Area"
Greater Tamarac Chamber of Commerce: tamaracchamber.org
Square Miles: 2.22 Population: 15,112 Muni.Millage Rate: 8.5 Total Millage Rate: 21.5818
Bravo Supermarket DEALS, HGreg Auto Dealership, Home Depot, Plaza Mall Mixed-Use Retail Center/Broward County Sheriff's Station
City Hall, Historic McTyre Park (formerly known as Tower Park), Mary Saunders Park, Water Tower Park and historic residential communities.
Pembroke Park/West Park Chamber of Commerce ppwpchamber.com
Square Miles: 25.8 Population: 67,438 A-rated Schools: 10 Muni.Millage Rate: 3.3464 Total Millage Rate: 17.4552
Actavis, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Drug Enforcement Administration, Publix, School Board of Broward County, Stryker, UKG
Cleveland Clinic Florida, Midtown Athletic Club, Nicklaus Children's Hospital's Dan Marino Outpatient Center, Peace Mounds Park, Weston Regional Park, Weston Tennis Center, Weston YMCA Family Center, Weston Town Center, 46 Miles of Bike Lanes
Weston Business Chamber of Commerce: ftlchamber.com Weston Florida Chamber of Commerce westonflchamber.com
Square Miles: 2.04 Population: 12, 960 A-rated Schools: 2 Muni.Millage Rate: 5.90 Total Millage Rate: 20.2690
City of Wilton Manors, Kids in Distress, Marrinson Senior Care Residences, Moss, Publix
City Hall & Police Station Complex, Colohatchee Park, Hagen Park Community Park & Tennis Center, Island City Park, Richardson Historical Park and Nature Preserve, Wilton Drive Arts & Entertainment District
Invest Wilton Manors: investwiltonmanors.com
PLANTATION plantation.org
POMPANO BEACH pompanobeachfl.gov
Population: 673 Muni.Millage Rate: 7.5000 Total Millage Rate: 21.4573
southwestranches.org
SUNRISE sunrisefl.gov
TAMARAC tamarac.org
WEST PARK cityofwestpark.org
WESTON westonfl.org
WILTON MANORS wiltonmanors.com
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Capitalize on These Benefits! Greater Fort Lauderdale offers valuable assistance to businesses
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wide range of financial and tax incentives • NO corporate income tax on subchapter as well as support programs are available S-corporations to Greater Fort Lauderdale businesses. • NO state personal income tax guaranteed by Relocating and expanding constitutional provision companies benefit from low taxes, • NO corporate franchise tax on streamlined regulatory processes capital stock and other incentives. • NO state-level property tax Greater Fort Lauderdale’s assessed financial advantages carry over • NO property tax on business to the personal side, where inventories individuals pay no state or local • NO property tax on goods-inpersonal income taxes, giving transit for up to 180 days Greater companies an added enticement • NO sales and use tax on goods Fort Lauderdale in recruiting executives, manufactured or produced in provides an array professionals, technology Florida for export outside the state of assistance to specialists and other talent. • NO sales tax on purchases of raw companies that materials incorporated in a final add high-value product for resale, including nonTAX ADVANTAGES jobs to the local reusable containers or packaging A stable and highly favorable tax economy. • NO sales/use tax on boiler fuels climate enhances profitability for a • NO sales/use tax on cowide variety of businesses looking generation of electricity to grow and prosper in a Florida location.
Florida has . . .
• NO corporate income tax on limited partnerships
Florida Offers Sales and Use Tax Exemptions On . . .
• Semiconductor, defense and space technologybased industry transactions involving manufacturing or research equipment • Purchases of machinery and equipment used by a new or expanding Florida businesses to manufacture, produce or process tangible personal property for sale • Labor, parts and materials used in repair of and incorporated into machinery and equipment that qualify for sales tax exemption upon purchase • Electricity used in the manufacturing process • Aircraft parts, modification, maintenance and repair, sale or lease of qualified aircraft • Commercial space activity – launch vehicles, payloads and fuel, machinery and equipment for production of items used exclusively at Spaceport Florida • Labor component of research and development expenditures • Any facility, device, fixture, machinery or equipment required for pollution control, abatement or monitoring of equipment used Photo Courtesy of Kaufman Rossin
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“Whether large or small, Greater Fort Lauderdale supports businesses of all sizes.”
Dan Perez
Creative Director, Dan Perez Films & Photography
Photo by Jock Fistick - South Florida Business Journal
in manufacturing processing or compounding items for sale
is a resource of proven value. For more information, visit www.flventure.org.
Access to Capital
TRANSPARENT & FAST-TRACK PERMITTING
Florida offers business leaders a variety of ways to access capital resources, including angel investors, venture capital, experienced commercial lenders, and support from federal and state programs.
Venture Capital
Venture capitalists can provide the funding needed to jump-start a business. These venture capital firms or angel investors are willing to provide an entrepreneur with seed capital in the hopes of gaining a substantial return when the business takes off. Florida’s entrepreneurial networking group – The Florida Venture Forum –
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Broward County and municipal partners offer transparent, fast-track permitting, a process that accelerates the normal time it takes to acquire permits. The Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance can provide assistance to expanding and relocating companies.
Platinum Cities
Broward County and many of its municipalities have been named “Platinum Cities” after approving a permitting excellence process recommended by the Greater Fort Lauderdale
Municipalities, plus unincorporated Broward County, are certified as Platinum Permitting communities
Alliance. Those municipalities include Coconut Creek, Cooper City, Coral Springs, Dania Beach, Davie, Deerfield Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Hallandale Beach, Hillsboro Beach, Hollywood, Lauderhill, Margate, Miramar, Oakland Park, Parkland, Pembroke Park, Pembroke Pines, Plantation, Pompano Beach, Sunrise, Tamarac, West Park, Wilton Manors and unincorporated Broward County. Each of those municipalities have designated a concierge as a single point of contact to guide someone through the permitting process. The purpose of the permitting excellence process, designed for high-impact, targeted industry businesses that are relocating or expanding in Broward County, is to provide businesses with a transparent, first-rate experience
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when going through the development, permitting and inspection process for office and industrial properties.
Broward County’s ePermits Initiative Broward County agencies have collaborated on a convenient, user-friendly ePermits system. This cloud-based platform allows contractors, businesses, design professionals and residents to obtain information and submit applications to a permitting agency with significantly reduced turnaround review time. To date, 18 municipalities have become ePermitOneStop locations. To use the system, visit broward.org/ ePermits.
TARGETED INDUSTRIES
High Impact Performance Incentive Grant (HIPI)
year period and make a cumulative investment in the state of at least $50 million within the same three-year period; or if a research and development facility, create at least 25 new full-time equivalent jobs in a three year period and make a cumulative investment of at least $25 million within the same three-year period.
Capital Investment Tax Credit (CITC) “One of our greatest advantages is that our state’s leadership understands what it takes for a business to thrive and is committed to creating an environment that promotes growth and prosperity for all Floridians.”
To encourage investment, Florida offers a Capital Investment Tax Credit to qualifying companies. To participate in the program, a company must apply to Enterprise Florida and be certified by the Governor’s Office prior to commencement of operations. To qualify for consideration, an applicant must operate within designated high impact portions of the following sectors: clean energy, corporate headquarters, financial services, information technology, life sciences, semiconductors, and transportation equipment manufacturing; create at least 100 new jobs in Florida in connection with the project; and make a cumulative capital investment of at least $25 million in connection with the project from the beginning of construction to the commencement
The High Impact Performance Incentive is a negotiated grant used to attract and grow major high impact facilities in Florida. Grants Eric Silagy are provided to pre-approved President & CEO applicants in certain highFPL impact sectors designated by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO). In order to qualify for of operations. consideration under the program, an applicant The amount of the annual credit is up to 5 must operate within designated high impact percent of the eligible capital costs generated by portions of the following sectors: clean energy, a qualifying project, for up to 20 years (with any corporate headquarters, financial services, life unused portion being carried over for an additional sciences, semiconductors, and transportation 10 years). The annual credit may not exceed a equipment manufacturing; create at least 50 new specified percentage of the annual corporate full-time equivalent jobs in Florida within a three90
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income tax liability generated by the project. Those percentages are: 100 percent for a project with a cumulative capital investment of at least $100 million; 75 percent for a project with a cumulative capital investment of at least $50 million but less than $100 million; and 50 percent for a project with a cumulative capital investment of at least $25 million but less than $50 million.
Broward County Job Growth Incentive (JG)
The Job Growth direct cash incentive is a negotiated local community inducement designed to encourage the growth of high-skill/high-wage qualified jobs and capital investment in Broward County. This program requires the joint participation of Broward County and the municipality in which the company is and/or will be located. The business must serve multi-state and/or international markets while considering other states for the expansion/relocation. New or expanding businesses in targeted industries or corporate headquarters are eligible; a minimum of 10 new jobs must be created. New jobs must be at a minimum of 115 percent of Broward County’s average wage for up to $2,000 per job. The county’s portion is not to exceed $200,000. For updated incentive information, please visit GFLAlliance.org
WORKFORCE INCENTIVES
Numerous workforce training grants and resources are available. For more information see the Talent Hub chapter.
PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS
The State of Florida welcomes public-private partnerships for a wide range of infrastructure projects, including roads, bridges, ports and
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healthcare facilities. Under state law, businesses can submit unsolicited proposals to local governments. If approved by the public sector, the project can begin, creating new jobs and business opportunities for contractors, designers and other professionals. The law also authorizes public-private partnerships to contract for public service work with a not-forprofit-organization or charitable youth organization and provides certain requirements for contracts specific to park land and public education buildings. Additionally, it creates an alternative procurement process and requirements for public-private partnerships to facilitate the construction of publicpurpose projects. The Florida Council for Public Private Partnerships is a key source of information on these programs. The council holds regular networking events, webinars and conferences that focus on opportunities in this growing field. For more information, visit www.fcp3.org.
SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES
Urban Incentives
Florida offers increased incentive awards and lower wage qualification thresholds for businesses locating in many urban core/inner city areas that are experiencing conditions affecting the economic viability of the community and hampering the selfsufficiency of the residents.
FPL Incentives
Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), the largest electric utility in Florida, offers discounted service for new or expanding businesses that add a minimum of 350-KW demand of new electric load and create at least 25 new jobs per 350-KW demand of added load. FPL’s economic development rate can potentially save a 350-KW demand business customer $9,500 to $12,000 in the first year to help offset costs associated with the start-up, expanding or moving their operations to Florida. Visit PoweringFlorida.com or email [email protected] for more information. 92
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FINANCE
Below-Market-Rate Loans
A wide array of sound financial institutions and specialized government financing programs are available in Greater Fort Lauderdale. Short-term loans for real estate, equipment or operating capital are available for qualified applicants.
SBA Loans
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) offers more than a dozen loan programs that provide financial aid to small businesses. A few of the most popular programs are Standard 7(a) Loans, Microloans and the 504 program for commercial real estate. Microloan lenders and certified development companies (CDC) work with the SBA to provide
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financing to small businesses. The Microloan program provides up to $50,000 to start-up, newly established or growing small business concerns. Applications are submitted to the local intermediary and all credit decisions are made at the local level. For more information, go to sba.gov
Industrial Revenue Bonds
Industrial Revenue Bonds (IRBs) provide a source of long-term, sub-prime market financing of capital requirements for relocating or expanding manufacturing and tax-exempt 501(c)(3) facilities. Bond proceeds must be used for the acquisition of land and/or a building, construction of a new facility, renovation of an existing facility or purchasing machinery or equipment. For more information, call the Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development at 954-357-8075.
South Florida Regional Planning Council Revolving Loan Fund
The South Florida Regional Planning Council Revolving Loan Fund provides loans of $50,000 to $300,000 to small to medium-sized businesses in Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties. The loans are for existing businesses looking to expand or relocate, create jobs and/or retain jobs. Examples of loan uses include financing to expand to a new location, upgrading equipment and providing needed working capital. The loans provide opportunities for businesses to obtain financing where credit is not otherwise granted. Photo Courtesy of Broward County Cultural Division
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For more information visit www.sfrpc.com/rlf. htm.
TAXES
Corporate Income Tax
Florida’s corporate income tax rate is one of the nation’s lowest at 5.5 percent of Florida net income. In Florida, that amounts to just over 6 percent of total state tax revenue. The national average is nearly 8.5 percent. In Broward County, businesses pay no corporate income tax on foreign source dividends (as defined in the federal tax code). They can also receive tax credits by hiring individuals from targeted groups. Adjusted federal income is apportioned to Florida, in accordance with a three-factor formula, which is the ratio of Florida’s portion of property, payroll and sales taxes to the totals of those factors in the firm’s entire operation. For more information, call the Florida Department of Revenue at 800-352-3671.
Florida Emergency Excise Tax
All businesses must file a Florida Emergency Excise Tax return, which is found in the Florida corporate tax form package. Other excise taxes are imposed on motor fuels, cigarettes, oil and gas at the port of production. Taxes also are levied on operating terminal facilities and handling pollutants.
Additional Services
The Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance helps businesses navigate the relocation or expansion process by serving as a liaison to local governments
to expedite project activity. In addition, the Alliance provides site selection assistance and can work as an intermediary for introductions to local real estate experts. The Alliance also provides key market intelligence including demographics, labor availability, taxes, cost of living comparisons and
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research on request; workforce, recruitment and training assistance can also be provided. For assistance from the Alliance, please call 954-524-3113.
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The Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance has been and continues to be your go-to source for building, growing, and supporting Broward Businesses. This award-winning project is only possible due to the support of our business community and we appreciate your participation. We expect this year to show yet again just how resilient and forward-thinking our business community continues to be, and your support and participation in the 2022-2023 edition will position you for success in this evolving business landscape. Contact Yasmine Gahed for additional information at [email protected]
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SCORE
SCORE, “Counselors to America’s Small Business,” offers free and confidential small business advice. 299 East Broward Blvd., Suite 123 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 broward.score.org | (954) 356-7263
U.S. Dept. of Commerce/ Export Assistance Center
Provides counseling and a variety of products and services to assist small and mid-size U.S. businesses export their products and services. 1850 Eller Drive, Suite 401 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 export.gov/florida/ | (954) 356-6640
GENERAL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance
The Alliance’s mission is to lead Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County in building a stronger and more diversified economy by promoting increased public/private sector collaboration; delivering business development initiatives focused on new investment and job growth; enhancing the competitiveness of Broward’s business climate and driving regional initiatives. 110 E. Broward Blvd., Suite 1990 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 | (954) 524-3113 gflalliance.org | LessTaxing.com
Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development
Works closely with its partners, the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance, Port Everglades, The Broward County Aviation Department, Convention & Visitors Bureau and many other Broward County agencies to promote the county as a first-class business destination. 115 S. Andrews Avenue, Suite A-680 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 broward.org/econdev | (954) 357-6400
Enterprise Florida, Inc. (EFI)
A public-private partnership serving as Florida’s primary organization devoted to statewide economic development, facilitating job growth for Florida’s businesses and citizens, leading to a vibrant statewide economy. 800 North Magnolia Avenue, Suite 1100 Orlando, FL 32803 enterpriseflorida.com | (407) 956-5600
Research Park at Florida Atlantic University
The Research Park at Florida Atlantic University is a vibrant community of innovative technology companies working with the faculty and students at Florida Atlantic University to develop new products and services in a collaborative and supportive environment. Florida Atlantic Research and Development Authority 3651 FAU Blvd., Suite 400, Boca Raton, FL 33431 research-park.org | (561) 416-6092
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Florida Virtual Entrepreneur Center
An online directory of resource agencies that serve entrepreneurs, organized for each stage of business. flvec.com
Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship
Cultivates, trains and inspires entrepreneurial leaders through world-class executive education, applied training, public recognition and leading-edge research. 1401 E. Broward Boulevard, Suite 304 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 jmi.fsu.edu | 954-210-4654
Minority Business Development Agency
Provides management, technical assistance, construction services, free seminars and training. The MBDA is an SBA-Certified Loan Intermediary that helps to prequalify and obtain loans and bonding. The MBDA also helps to find government and corporate contracts and helps to prepare bids and various government certifications. 9499 NE 2nd Ave., Suite 204, Miami, FL 33138 mbdamiamicenter.com (305) 751-2908
Florida SBDC at Florida Atlantic University, Serving Broward and Palm Beach Counties Offers one–on-one consultation, business seminars, loan proposals and strategic plans, business resource centers and more. 111 E. Las Olas Blvd, Suite 1009 Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301 fau.edu/SBDC | (954) 762-5235
South Florida Regional Planning Council
Provides financing assistance through the organization’s Revolving Loan Fund. Identifies the long-term challenges and opportunities facing Southeast Florida and assists the region’s leaders in developing and implementing creative strategies that result in more prosperous and equitable communities. 1 Oakwood Boulevard, Suite 250 Hollywood, Florida 33020 sfregionalcouncil.org | (954) 924-3653
U.S. Small Business Administration
Provides free or low-cost counseling, training and business development, and information unique to small businesses. Also provides information and services regarding SBA-backed loans, government contracting opportunities, disaster assistance and training programs to help businesses succeed. 51 SW 1st Avenue, Miami, FL, 33130 sba.gov/offices/district/fl/miami (305) 536-5521
Florida First Capital Finance Corp. (FFCFC)
Florida First Capital Finance Corporation (FFCFC) is the state’s largest non-profit certified development company that promotes economic development and job creation throughout Florida by working with the SBA and private-sector lenders to provide financing to small businesses. FFCFC lends under the SBA 504 loan program for real estate and equipment as well as the Florida Recycling Loan Program and other small business assistance programs. 955 NW 17th Ave. Unit G, Delray Beach, FL 33445 ffcfc.com | (561) 756-1745
PROCUREMENT
Florida Office of Supplier Diversity
The Office of Supplier Diversity’s function is to improve business and economic opportunities for Florida’s minority, women, and Florida veteran business enterprises. 4050 Esplanade Way, Suite 380 Tallahassee, FL 32399 | (850) 487-0915 dms.myflorida.com/other_programs/office_of_ supplier_diversity_osd
Florida Department of Management Services Florida’s online procurement system designed to create a statewide marketplace for government buyers and vendors to conduct business. 4050 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, FL 32399 dms.myflorida.com | (850) 488-2786
FY2020-2021 Executive Committee and Board of Directors EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Sam Robbin Carolina Aircraft Corp., Chair of the Board
Gregory Haile Broward College, Secretary
Juliet M. Roulhac FPL, Past Chair
Lori Chevy Bank of America, Vice Chair
Erick Strati Wells Fargo, Treasurer
Bob Swindell Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance, President/CEO
Doug Bartel Florida Blue
Sandra Veszi Einhorn Coordinating Council of Broward
Representative Chip LaMarca Florida House of Representatives
Newton Sanon OIC of South Florida
Basil Bernard Apricot Office Interiors
Kate Goldman Baptist Health South Florida
Nick Matthews Becker
Barry Somerstein Greenspoon Marder, Of Counsel
Colin Brown JM Family Enterprises, Inc.
Mayor Steve Geller Broward County
Matthew Muhart Memorial Healthcare System
Nicky Tesser JetBlue
Jennifer Bales Drake Becker
Carol Hylton CareerSource Broward
Stacy Ritter GFL Convention & Visitors Bureau
Mayor Dean Trantalis City of Fort Lauderdale
DIRECTORS Brett Atkinson
Melanie Dickinson
Merdochey LaFrance
Laurel Oswald
Moss & Associates
South Florida Business Journal
Verizon
Tower Commercial Real Estate
Frank Babinec
Heiko Dobrikow
Dan Lindblade
City of Coral Springs
Riverside Hotel
Arlene Pecora
Dahlia Baker
Dr. Jeremy Earle
Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce
Collective Community Initiatives, LLC Broward County Small Business Development Advisory Board
City of Hallandale Beach
Kelvin Baker
City of Miramar Brendan Barry
Shutts LLP Julie Berry
Stiles Karen Brooks
City of Coconut Creek Kelley Brown
Regions Bank Kathleen Cannon
United Way of Broward County Stephen Chang
Suffolk Construction Jeni Chokron
First Horizon Bank Brian Clay
BankUnited Chris Clemens
City of Pompano Beach Ross Cooper
WLRN Isabel Cosio Carballo
South Florida Regional Planning Council Henri Crockett
The Crockett Foundation Jonthan Daniels
Port Everglades Charinus Davis
Coral Springs Coconut Creek Chamber
Bob Feldmann
Mark Lubelski
City of Sunrise
The Signature Grand Felipe Pinzon
Hispanic Unity of Florida Hector Ponte
RSM US LLP
Lauren Marcum
Alex Fernandez
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Broward Health
Stewart Martin
Ray Ferrero, Jr.
Marsh & McLennan Agency
Nova Southeastern University
Sandy-Michael McDonald
Lori Funderwhite
City of Tamarac
Broward County Office of Economic & Small Business Development
Mark Gale
Jean McIntyre
Florida Blue
Greater Pompano Beach Chamber of Commerce
Kelley Shanley
Michael Medeiros
Dr. Germaine Smith-Baugh
Broward County Aviation Department Lisa Gefen Sicilian
Kaplan, Inc. Patrick Goddard
Brightline Marcel Haywood
Encompass Onsite Bertha Henry
Broward County Dr. Wazir Ishmael
City of Hollywood Rufus James
Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport Denise Jordan
Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce Marissa Kelley
Kelley Legal Cheryl Kleiman
Flexential Keith Koenig
City Furniture The Broward Workshop
Sonesta Fort Lauderdale Beach Traci Miller
Miller Construction Melissa Milroy
Galleria at Fort Lauderdale, a JLL Property Iwan Mohamed
Truist Jose Montes de Oca
Crown Castle Fiber Jenni Morejon
Fort Lauderdale Downtown Development Authority Ken Morris
Wells Fargo Laurie Rich Levinson
Broward County School Board Tim Rubin
Kaufman Rossin Dr. Penny Shaffer
Broward Center for the Performing Arts Urban League of Broward County Greg Stuart
Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization Karla Thatcher
Hotwire Communications Mary Lou Tighe
Broward League of Cities Rich Vogel
VEC Energy Port Everglades Association Ben Wesley
FPL
Morris Southeast Group
Lori Wheeler
Peggy Nordeen
Starmark
Marine Industries Association of South Florida
Jason Nunemaker
Jonathan Wolfe
City of Plantation
AutoNation
Jennifer O’Flannery Anderson
Andrew Zullo
Community Foundation of Broward
Leadership Broward Foundation, Inc.
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Advertiser Index To reserve your spot in the 2023 edition, please contact the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance at (954) 524-3113.
Baptist Health .................................................................................... 77 Broward County ............................................................................... 1 Broward County Cultural Division ................................................ 37 Broward Health ................................................................................. 67 City of Coral Springs ........................................................................ Inside Front Cover City of Dania Beach CRA ................................................................ 96 City of Hollywood CRA .................................................................. Back Cover City Of Pembroke Pines .................................................................. 63 City of Pompano Beach ................................................................... 49 City of Sunrise ................................................................................... Inside Back Cover City of Tamarac ................................................................................. 43 FAU ..................................................................................................... 51 First Horizon Bank ........................................................................... 8 Florida Blue ....................................................................................... 23 Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance ................................................... 11, 16-17, 29, 33, 91 Hallandale Beach Community Redevelopment Agency ............. 13 JM Family Enterprises ..................................................................... 5 Riverside Las Olas............................................................................. 42 South Florida Business Journal....................................................... 93 The Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship................. 58
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Parc Place Block 58 - Planned
Young Circle Block 40 - Under Construction
Hollywood East - Recently Completed
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• Key commercial corridors primed for redevelopment • One-on-one concierge service to assist with individual business needs • Information on federal, state and local business assistance • Support for entrepreneurs and small businesses Hollywood is at the crossroads for international trade with easy access to major employment centers, three international airports, and key transportation routes. From its strategic location and proactive business environment to expedited permitting services and outstanding quality of life. Get back to business in Florida’s Hollywood.