The Florida Opportunity Fund (FOF) and Quantum Coast Capital (QCC) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to work together on advancing quantum technology investment and innovation in Florida.
FloridaCommerce is urging homeowners in Florida who were affected by storms in 2023 and 2024 to apply for assistance through the Rebuild Florida 2023 and 2024 Storms program.
A Florida delegation led by Secretary of Commerce J. Alex Kelly and Secretary of Transportation Jared W. Perdue visited Italy to strengthen trade ties and expand international business opportunities for Florida’s small and emerging businesses.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the state has now awarded over 9,400 recruitment bonuses to new law enforcement officers through the Florida Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Payment Program.
Florida has been ranked as the top state in the United States for attracting and developing a skilled workforce for the third consecutive year, according to the 2024 Talent Attraction Scorecard released by Lightcast.
Florida and the Lombardy Region of Italy have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at strengthening their partnership in trade, economic development, and industrial collaboration.
FloridaCommerce has announced that the State Board of Administration (SBA) will invest an additional $300 million in Florida businesses through the Florida Growth Fund.
SelectFlorida has reported significant achievements for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, focusing on expanding international opportunities for small and emerging businesses in Florida.
Private sector employment in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers metro area increased by 1,600 jobs, or 0.6%, in July 2025 compared to the previous year, according to data released by FloridaCommerce.
FloridaCommerce has issued a reminder to defense-dependent local governments and economic development councils representing local governments with military installations about the upcoming application deadline for two grant programs.
Since January 2023, FloridaCommerce and the Florida Opportunity Fund have provided over $250 million in loans and venture capital investments to 220 small businesses through the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) 2.0 program.
FloridaCommerce recently organized the Northwest Florida Pitch Day in Panama City, focusing on entrepreneurs and innovators working with dual-use technology and military and defense applications.
Florida’s Great Northwest (FGNW) has introduced a new marketing campaign titled “Military Talent: Mission-Ready Veterans, Business-Ready Results.” The campaign centers on findings from a University of West Florida Haas Center study, which...