The Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance is Broward County’s official public/private partnership for economic development.  Its mission is to lead Broward County in building a stronger and more diverse economy by stimulating the creation of new jobs and capital investment while facilitating the growth and retention of businesses in Broward County.   Some of the services offered by the Alliance staff include assistance with business relocation or expansion and site selection; incentive programs and information; market research; and serving as a liaison for workforce development between WorkForce One Employment Solutions, educational institutions and the business community.

During the last nine years, the Alliance has directly assisted more than 2,600 companies, resulting in the creation of more than 12,000 new jobs, the retention of over 11,500 jobs and the generation of more than $820 million in capital investment in Broward County.  We have helped to fill more than 4 million square feet of office and industrial space.  During fiscal year 2011-12, the Alliance teamed with its members, Broward County and other partners to:

• Assist over 400 companies
• Help create 1,669 new value-added jobs
• Help retain 1,689 jobs
• Facilitate over $88 million in capital investment in Broward County

As the primary economic development organization for Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County, we focus on creating, attracting, expanding and retaining high-wage jobs and capital investment in high value targeted industries, developing more vibrant communities, and improving the quality of life for our area’s citizens.

We provide leadership and excellence in delivering economic development services for our clients, prospects, investors and partners.

The Four Foundations of our economic development services are:

• Marketing and Promoting Broward County

• Managing Expansion, Relocation and Retention Projects

• Conducting and Providing Robust Market Research & Business Intelligence

• Securing and Enhancing Private/Public Leadership & Investment

Broward County Board of County Commissioners, Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development, municipalities, businesses and community institutions, The Beacon Council of Miami-Dade County, Business Development Board of Palm Beach County, and Enterprise Florida.