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FL’s Key Industries

Bring Your Expertise to Mesh With Ours

When you think of working in Florida, the first thing that comes to mind might be theme parks and hospitality rather than high-tech. However, we think you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the diversity of industries in Florida. Working in Florida’s major industries means joining some of the biggest movers and shakers across clean energy, information technology and advanced manufacturing.

The Sunshine State is an attractive place for employers to establish themselves. Job opportunities continue to grow thanks to a pro-business climate, low taxes and supportive regional and community organizations like CareerSource Florida and Employ Florida. Florida is also one of the best states in America for new job growth and is home to the nation’s top economy.

A large ship preparing for launch on Florida’s Space Coast

Aerospace & Defense

The Orlando Space Coast’s historic space exploration hub is launching into the future with a robust industry based on all things flying and extra-orbital.
Take off in Florida
Clean energy being produced by one of FPL’s Solar Energy Centers.

Clean Energy

Work for a Greener Future
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Headquarters

A pro-business environment, favorable tax rates and ample economic development resources make Florida an easy choice for setting up a new base of operations.
Find Your Center in Florida
One of Florida’s many distribution centers with goods ready to be exported

Logistics & Distribution

Keeping pace with the growth of Florida's economy, logistics and distribution operations support the needs of Floridians and businesses worldwide. From air and seaports to roads and rail, Florida is building solutions for the supply chain challenges of the future.
Hop Aboard the Change in Florida
A man working in Florida’s information technology sector

Information Technology

Hyperscale data centers, modeling and simulation, and a host of other digital sectors invite IT talent to bring their skills to flourish in Florida.
Write More Than Code in Florida
Silicon Wafers and Microcircuits being assembled in Florida

Advanced Manufacturing

Florida’s industries rely on local manufacturing to produce important parts and products, creating a vibrant, advanced manufacturing industry.
Remake Yourself in Florida
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Life Sciences

Advancements in healthcare and biotechnology can be traced back to Florida’s life sciences industry. As a leader in medical device and pharma manufacturing, the state is also an R&D hub for all things related to life sciences advancement.
Grow and Evolve in Florida

FL’s Major Employers

From Miami to Jacksonville to Pensacola, dig deeper into Florida’s business climate with our interactive map showing where top employers in each industry are located. By joining one of our top industries, you're shaping your future, strengthening the state economy, and enhancing Florida’s global leadership

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Florida News You'll Use

Keep up-to-date with news and happenings in Florida.
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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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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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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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