Florida is the U.S. state located in the extreme southeast of the United States. It is bordered to the east by the Atlantic Ocean, to the north by the states of Alabama and Georgia, and to the west by the Gulf of Mexico. Its political capital is Tallahassee, but the most populous metropolitan area is Miami, whose Miami-Dade County has a population of 2,757,840 (according to Miami Dade Matters, in 2025).
With over 100 million visitors a year, Florida's economy is thriving. The "Sunshine State" is a unique meeting point between the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean markets, opening the door for businesses to even more potential consumers. Florida has no state income tax.
The Sunshine State is one of the top states in the U.S for business establishments in a wide range of industries:
Florida has a strong historical relationship with the aerospace industry. During World War II, the American government chose Florida to train the pilots because of its sunny weather. Today, with one of the largest network of aerospace hubs centralizing the latest technologies, skills, and research, Florida is a world ranked dynamic leader in the aerospace industry.
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With its deeply rooted international cultures, Florida gathers unique designers, art deco architecture and suburbs, music festivals, art shows, video production...Art and culture contribute to building communities and attracting visitors from all over the world.
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Florida has remained at the forefront of IT innovation since the birth of the IBM PC in Boca Raton. Today, Florida is the third “Tech” state in the nation, with the presence of prestigious Tech companies, startup incubators and an increasingly professional Floridian tech workforce.
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Florida is well known for its attractive landscape and ever-changing attractions. Orlando with its gigantic theme parks is the most visited city in the United States. Miami's harbor has remained the number one cruise ship port in the world for over 20 years. The proximity to the Caribbean and Latin America, the pleasant weather and the diversity in cultures make Florida one of the top destinations in the US.
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Florida has a multitude of life science hubs centralizing universities, companies and research centers. Those networks are growing in Florida, making the sunshine state home of important research institutes, advanced universities and massive investments in Life Science.
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Progressive Miami International Boat Show.
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The Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival is an annual five-day event located in Miami Beach, Lincoln Road. The event showcases wine, spirits, chefs and culinary personalities
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