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Wednesday, December 3, 2025

South Florida Economic Development Organizations Visit New York City In Joint Effort To Strengthen Business Connections and Shared Economic Ties

Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade Counties’ economic development leaders spotlight current connectivity and new cross-market opportunities between NYC and South Florida ‘Mega Region’
the BDB is dedicated to attracting and retaining industries, fostering business investments, creating high-quality jobs, and supporting workforce development through corporate relocations, expansions, and international trade initiatives. Over the past five years, the BDB has supported more than 140 companies, contributing to the creation or retention of over 13,110 direct jobs with average salaries exceeding $80,000 per year. These efforts have driven more than $1.12 billion in capital investments into Palm Beach County.

About the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance
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. Services offered by the Alliance 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 CareerSource Broward, educational institutions, and the business community. The Alliance and its partners, from 2016 to 2025, helped companies create or retain more than 22,850 direct jobs that are estimated to generate through direct, indirect, and induced effects, total employment of more than 44,000 jobs, $1.7 billion in annual personal income, and $8.4 billion in annual economic impact in Broward County, according to an independent study by the South Florida Regional Planning Council. To learn more, visit www.gflalliance.org or call (954) 524-3113.

About the Miami-Dade Beacon Council

The Miami-Dade Beacon Council is the County’s official economic development partnership, focused on driving a more sustainable, inclusive, and competitive economy for Greater Miami. Since 1985, The Beacon Council has attracted more than 160,000 new jobs and $8.4 billion in investments to the region. For more information, visit The Beacon Council’s website.

Press Contacts:

Business Development Board of Palm Beach County: [email protected] / 561-850-5529
Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance: [email protected] / 954-224-2825

Miami-Dade Beacon Council: [email protected]
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