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Connect in FL

Get Connected to Opportunity

Moving to a new state can be daunting – but in Florida, it’s all about the people and resources you connect with that make life here so special. Cultural diversity in Florida transcends social interactions to business ones as you discover a melting pot of thinkers, doers, leaders and future friends. There’s always a way to meet new people and build new business opportunities, whether it’s attending events or pursuing further education or training. Florida culture is made for mingling, so settle into your new home and start filling up your dance card.

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Keep up-to-date with news and happenings in Florida.
Map of best states to start business in U.S.
Entrepreneurs

Florida Named Best State to Start a Business

Florida was named WalletHub’s No. 1 state to start a business for 2026. In this study, WalletHub compared the 50 states across 25 key indicators of startup success to determine the most fertile grounds in which to launch and grow an enterprise.
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aviation

Pilatus Breaks Ground on U.S. Facility in Florida

Pilatus Aircraft broke ground recently on the company’s 70,000-sq-ft sales and service facility at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (KSRQ). The $50 million project is the first of two, and possibly three, construction phases for the OEM at KSRQ. Its total investment at KSRQ will be about $200 million.
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boating

Voltari Electric to Bring New U.S. Shipyard to Bay County

Voltari Electric has plans to bring a new U.S. shipyard to Bay County. The Canadian-based electric boat manufacturer plans to take over and expand the former Queen Craft Shipyard, bringing advanced electric and autonomous vessel manufacturing to Northwest Florida.
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Florida

D-Wave Quantum Computing Selects Boca Raton for New HQ and R&D

D-Wave Quantum Inc., the only dual-platform quantum computing company, providing annealing and gate-model systems, software and services, today announced it has selected Boca Raton as the location of its new corporate HQ and a key U.S. R&D facility.
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