A rural Florida location provides access to one of the world’s top markets. If Florida were a country, it would rank as the sixteenth-largest economy in the world.

Florida offers one of the nation’s most favorable business climates—ranked fourth for most favorable tax environment, with zero state income tax. In rural Florida, those advantages go even further thanks to lower operating costs, creating an ideal environment for growth and efficiency.

Florida is home to the nation’s third-largest workforce, with more than 11 million workers. The state ranks forth nationally in technology employment, employing more than 480,000 IT professionals. And for the ninth consecutive year, Florida leads the nation in higher education, as ranked by U.S. News & World Report.

Florida is building momentum across several major industries, with rural regions playing a vital role. Florida is the #1 state for new business formation, #2 in aerospace manufacturing, #2 in medical device manufacturing, and #3 in transportation and warehousing.

With access to sixteen deepwater seaports, more than 2,700 miles of rail, three spaceports, and 21 commercial airports, rural Florida connects businesses to important domestic and international markets.

Businesses can access key economic hubs quickly and affordably, with strategic proximity to major Florida cities, including Tampa, Miami, Jacksonville, Tallahassee, Orlando, and Fort Lauderdale.