Capital, LLC, a major German tech-focused family equity investment firm, launched its first U.S. location in Fort Lauderdale with a $50,000 capital investment, bolstering investment opportunities in the region’s growing innovation hub and strengthening U.S.-European economic ties. With a portfolio that spans cognitive robotics, A.I., cloud computing, and emerging innovation, PRIMEPULSE Capital’s new Las Olas office will serve as the company’s strategic U.S. hub for sourcing investment opportunities, supporting portfolio companies, and building partnerships across North America. The firm cited Fort Lauderdale’s ideal scale, strategic global connectivity, and proximity to major markets as key factors in its decision, and was provided additional assistance by the State of Florida.

Posh Tech, a leader in fashionable and affordable wearable tech and accessories, has expanded with a new 7,000-square foot warehouse space in Davie, strategically located near the region’s major transportation corridors, creating four new jobs. Posh Tech’s designers and manufacturing partners closely track fashion, culture, and lifestyle trends to thoughtfully curate each collection, which are available at more than 10 premium retailers nationwide. The company was also assisted by Broward County.

Additionally, MITER Brands, a family of leading windows and door brands, is opening a brand new 250,000 sq. ft. glass processing facility in Pembroke Pines. A capital investment of nearly $50 million, the new facility will produce hurricane impact-resistant and energy-efficient insulating glass units, among other types of window and door glass, to be used in products from the company's PGT Windows and Doors brand. Slated to open in Fall 2026, this facility will create 175 new manufacturing jobs, enhance supply chain efficiency and agility, and support increased production capacity. The company was also assisted by the City of Pembroke Pines.  The Alliance previously announced the project as part of its Fiscal Year 2025 results under the codename, “Project Clearview.”   

“Thus far this year, the Alliance has assisted companies with more than $272 million in capital investment that will further reinforce Broward’s leadership in high-value sectors, from life sciences and aviation MRO to business services and manufacturing,” said Bob Swindell, President and CEO of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance. “These business expansions - including some that are quadrupling their footprint - are a testament to Broward’s pro-business environment and strong talent pipeline that fuel companies’ growth, create jobs, and drive our economy.”

 

“Fort Lauderdale has been an important part of JetBlue’s success since our very first revenue flight more than 26 years ago, and we’re excited to keep growing here,” said Marty St. George, president, JetBlue. “This year, we’re connecting South Florida to more JetBlue destinations than ever before with the affordable fares and great service that customers have come to love and expect from us."

The Alliance presented its annual World Class Faculty Award to Florida International University (FIU) Distinguished University Professor Dr. Arif Sarwat for his excellence in teaching and preparing his students for high-powered careers that strengthen the region’s talent pipeline. A National Science Foundation CAREER awardee, Dr. Sarwat also serves as FIU’s Chair of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Director of Engineering for Industry and Research Collaborations, and Director of the FPL-FIU Solar Research Facility and the Energy, Power, Sustainability & Intelligence (EPSi) group, with research that spans quantum computing in energy systems, artificial intelligence, grid resilience, data center design and reliability, and more. Dr. Sarwat has secured more than $16 million in principal investigator funding to support applied energy innovation, and contributed to large-scale smart grid initiatives supported by the U.S. Department of Energy and Florida Power & Light, including programs representing more than $850 million in infrastructure investment across Florida. Through his efforts in directing EPSi, he has placed 84 graduates at FPL, directly contributing to the region’s energy and technology workforce. Watch the award video here.

Sponsors of the meeting included: presenting sponsors: Florida Atlantic University, Florida Power and Light Company and PMI | US; platinum sponsors: Amazon, Delta Airlines, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), City of Hallandale Beach, JetBlue, JM Family Enterprises, Inc., Seminole Media Productions and South Florida Business Journal; gold sponsors: City of Hollywood and Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE); silver sponsors: Becker, Capital Analytics Associates, Port Everglades, and South Florida Business & Wealth; and bronze sponsors: Baptist Health, Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development, City of Fort Lauderdale, PNC Bank and Starmark.

The Alliance’s Annual Meeting and dinner will take place October 14, 2026 at the Broward County Convention Center’s Atlantic Ballroom.

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.  To learn more, visit www.gflalliance.org or call (954) 524-3113.

 

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