Why Broward County

Highlights

Business Benefits

Key Market Driverst Driversghts

  • Lifestyle:High quality of life for a work-life balance with plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy average year-round temperatures of 72° and 250 days of sunshine each year.
  • Connectivity:Served by Interstate 95, Florida's Turnpike, Interstate 595, Interstate 75, three international airports, two ports, Tri-Rail stations and Brightline high-speed passenger rail.
  • Educated Growing Talent:​ A large and diverse labor force along with a growing talent pool and excellent higher education pipeline.
  • A Start-Up Mecca:The Miami-Fort Lauderdale area recently ranked #1 in startup activity in the nation by The Kauffman Foundation.
  • A Magnet for Talent Migration:Miami-Fort Lauderdale gained the most workers in the last 12 months from New York City, NY; Boston, MA; San Francisco Bay, CA; Washington, D.C.; and Chicago, IL.
  • Business-Friendly Government:​ Greater Fort Lauderdale embraces public-private partnerships for major projects, as evidenced by the completion of a new Major League Soccer stadium, in addition to offering economic development assistance and incentives.

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