Tallahassee, Fla. – This week, FloridaCommerce celebrates Florida Economic Development Week by recognizing the historic economic growth within our state that has ensured that we have highly-skilled individuals and infrastructure needed to grow our …
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded more than $2.8 million to five Florida communities through the Florida Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program for workforce housing and public infrastructure development. This …
West Palm Beach, Fla. — Today, FloridaCommerce announced that the West Palm Beach metro area added 5,300 new private sector jobs over the year in December 2023, a 0.9 percent increase. The West Palm Beach area labor force increased by 14,410 in December …
Tampa, Fla. — Today, FloridaCommerce announced that the Tampa metro area added 28,100 new private sector jobs over the year in December 2023, increasing by 2.1 percent. The Tampa area’s labor force increased by 2.6 percent (+43,583) over the year in …
Naples, Fla. — Today, FloridaCommerce announced that the Fort Myers area unemployment rate was 3.0 percent in December 2023, unchanged from the year ago rate. The Fort Myers area had the fastest over-the-year job growth rate compared to all metro areas …
Orlando, Fla. — Today, FloridaCommerce announced that the Orlando metro area led all other metro areas in job gains over the year in leisure and hospitality, increasing by 11,600 jobs. The Orlando area’s labor force increased by 2.6 percent (+36,895) …
Pensacola, Fla. — Today, FloridaCommerce announced that the Pensacola area labor force increased by 4,402, a 1.9 percent increase over the year in December 2023. The Pensacola area’s private sector employment increased by 2,100 jobs, an increase of 1.2 …
Miami, Fla. — Today, FloridaCommerce announced the Miami metro area private sector employment increased by 3.9 percent (+45,200). The Miami area gained the highest number of private sector jobs over the year in December 2023 among all metro areas. Miami …
Jacksonville, Fla. — Today, FloridaCommerce announced the Jacksonville area’s labor force increased by 3.8 percent (+32,512) over the year in December 2023. The private sector employment increased by 24,200, a 3.4 percent increase. The Jacksonville area …
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. — Today, FloridaCommerce announced that the Fort Lauderdale area had the fastest over-the-year private sector job growth rate among all metro areas and gained the second highest number of private sector jobs over the year in …
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, FloridaCommerce announced that Florida’s December 2023 economic data continued to outperform the nation throughout the year, despite negative national headwinds caused by failed federal economic policies. Florida’s private sector …
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced more than $1.8 million in awards to military communities through the Defense Infrastructure Grant Program and the Defense Reinvestment Grant Program. These programs provide grants to military …
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis activated the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program, making $10 million available for businesses impacted by yesterday’s severe weather, including multiple tornadoes. Florida small business …
Tallahassee, FL – Today, FloridaCommerce and the State Emergency Response Team (SERT) activated the Business Damage Assessment Survey in response to the January Severe Weather event. Survey responses will allow the state to expedite January Severe Weather …
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, FloridaCommerce announced that more than $13 million in broadband grant funding is available through the Capital Projects Fund Digital Connectivity Technology Program to connect communities with digital devices. The program …
FloridaCommerce Highlights Major 2023 Accomplishments, Leads State’s Economic Mission Under Governor Ron DeSantis’ Strong Leadership Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, FloridaCommerce Secretary J. Alex Kelly highlights major milestones accomplished in 2023 under …
FloridaCommerce Submits State of Florida’s BEAD Initial Proposal to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration ~ Florida’s Plan to Operationalize more than $1.16 Billion in Broadband Funding Emphasizes Infrastructure and Workforce …
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Recently, Secretary of Commerce J. Alex Kelly, President of Business Development Laura DiBella, Deputy Secretary of Economic Development and President of SelectFlorida TJ Villamil and Chief Operating Officer Matt Swanson of …
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, FloridaCommerce announced that Florida’s labor force continues to thrive, with 350,000 more people entering the labor force at an annual growth rate of 3.2 percent over the year, faster than the national growth rate of 2.3 …
Jacksonville, Fla. — Today, FloridaCommerce announced the Jacksonville area gained the second-highest number of private sector jobs over the year in November 2023 compared to all the metro areas, adding 28,400 new private sector jobs , a 4.0 percent …
