Business Facts & Statistics

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Corporation Stats

• (2012) Largest Companies in Greater Fort Lauderdale Ranked by Revenue
• (2012) Largest Employers in Greater Fort Lauderdale
• (2012) Largest Latin American Headquarters in Greater Fort Lauderdale
• (2012) Largest Public Sector (Government and Tax Assisted) Employers in Greater Fort Lauderdale
• (2012) Largest Technology Companies in Greater Fort Lauderdale
• (2012) Largest Women and Minority Owned Companies in Greater Fort Lauderdale
• (2012) Fastest Growing Companies in Greater Fort Lauderdale

Commerce Stats

Broward County Foreign Trade Zones

Port Everglades: between Midport & Southport
Zone: #25
Operator: Broward County Board of Commissioners
Size: 82 acre tract (of which 22.7 is used)
Amenities: The secure, fenced, illuminated facility includes five warehouses offering 388,600 square feet of warehousing space with around-the-clock access.

Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport
Zone:#241
Operator:City of Fort Lauderdale
Size: 1,300 acres, open
Amenities: The Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport serves as the hub site with six satellite sites located in the city of Fort Lauderdales Enterprise Zone, Community Redevelopment Area and other parts of Broward County.

• Broward County Foreign Trade Zones 
• Port Everglades Top Trading Partners for Containerized Cargo 

More Details about Broward's Population...

• Current and Projected Population Statistics
• Age Distribution

Convention Center

It's easy to attend the big events in Broward County.

With the completion of their expansion, the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center is bigger and better than ever, positioning it for meetings of all types and sizes.

The expansion includes the introduction of high tech features, such as video conferencing, satellite downlink and a Cyber Café, where one can access the Internet while catching a bite to eat. With a renowned, five-star food and beverage department, famous for its intricately carved ice sculptures, gourmet seated meals and a selection of breakfast, lunch and snack carts, any meeting held at the Center is sure to be a success. Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center Website

Where can I search for information on public schools?
Broward County Public Schools

Frequently Asked Questions about Broward County

Which are top employers in Broward County?
Largest Employers in Broward County - Private Sector

What assistance and incentives are available for relocating or expanding companies?
Assistance and incentives for business expansion

Where can I find information about your workforce?
In recent years, Broward County has exhibited a broad receptivity to industry standards and input for its workforce. It addresses the need on three levels: emerging workforce, transition workforce, and incumbent workforce.   Here are some sites that will help with your research:

• Workforce One
• Bureau of Labor Statistics
• Area Employment Wage Estimates
• Agency for Workforce Innovation
• U.S. Census Bureau
• The Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance - Workforce Development Information
• The Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance - Education Information

How do I obtain a license to operate my business?
There are many types of licenses. You need one to operate legally almost everywhere. If the business is located within incorporated city limits a license must be obtained from the city; and/or if outside the city limits, from the county.

How do I obtain a permit to operate my business?
The Building Code Services Division of Broward County is responsible for conformance to the Florida Building Code for all new construction in the unincorporated areas of Broward County and in those municipalities that have an Interlocal Agreement for services with Broward County. If you are in a city jurisdiction, please call that city's building department.

• Broward County permit information

Where can I learn more about the IT industry in Broward and Southeast Florida?

• Internet Coast
• South Florida Technology Alliance

Who can I contact if I have a question about a certain industry or am looking for a contractor, lawyer, realtor, ad agency...?
Click here to enter our membership database and type in a keyword search to contact industry representatives.

What is the average cost of construction/leasing in Broward County?
Click here to search our membership database by searching the keyword "construction" in the industries section to contact construction companies that can assist you with your particular project/question.

Where can I find more information on Angel Investors and Venture Capital Investors?
Florida Venture Capital Forum

Where can I obtain information on Foreign Trade Zones?
See the Broward County Foreign Trade Zones section at the top of this page

Where can I obtain information on Enterprise Zones, Brownfield Areas and Community Redevelopment Areas?

• Enterprise Zone
• Enterprise Zone Map
• Brownfields Redevelopment Program
• Community Redevelopment Areas

Where can I learn more about electricity, water usage and oil & gas rules and regulations?

• Florida Power & Light - Rates/Rules & Regulations
• South Florida Water Management District,
  Broward Service Center
• Broward County Water Resources Division
• Florida Department of Environmental Protection

What is the process for obtaining FDA approval?
US Food & Drug Administration