FloridaCommerce has reported that the Tampa metro area experienced significant growth in private sector employment over the year ending in December 2024.
FloridaCommerce has reported that the Jacksonville metro area achieved significant job growth in December 2024, leading all other metro areas in the trade, transportation, and utilities sector with an increase of 3,900 jobs.
FloridaCommerce has reported an increase in private sector employment in the Pensacola metro area, with 2,500 jobs added over the year by December 2024.
The State of Florida has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Taiwan to enhance cooperation in the semiconductor manufacturing industry.
FloridaCommerce has allocated over $8 million to 13 small cities in Florida through the Florida Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.
FloridaCommerce has announced the availability of disaster flexibilities to existing funding for eight Community Action Agencies (CAAs) impacted by the Gulf Winter Weather System.
Governor Ron DeSantis, along with Kevin Guthrie, Executive Director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM), addressed state preparedness measures at the State Emergency Operations Center in Tallahassee, Florida.
FloridaCommerce has announced the availability of $3.1 million in funding to support transitional housing for veterans and individuals recovering from substance use disorders through the Recovery Housing Program (RHP).
Recently, the FloridaCommerce Office of Military and Defense and the Florida Defense Support Commission released two reports: the Florida Defense Industry Economic Impact Analysis and the Florida Military and Defense Economic Impact Summary.
FloridaCommerce has announced the allocation of $7 million in funding to military communities across the state through the Defense Infrastructure Grant Program.
FloridaCommerce has announced the availability of an additional $167 million for small businesses in Florida through the State Small Business Credit Initiative 2.0 (SSBCI).
FloridaCommerce has reported that the Miami metro area led all metropolitan regions in private sector job growth for November 2024, adding 21,700 jobs, a 1.8% increase over the year.
FloridaCommerce has reported a rise in private sector employment in the West Palm Beach metro area, with an increase of 7,800 jobs over the past year as of November 2024.