JetBlue President Marty St.George (left) talks with Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance CEO Bob Swindell (right) at the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance Mid-Year Luncheon on May 22 2026. Photo Courtesy of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance Broward County’s economic development arm, the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance, hosted its mid-year luncheon
The Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance helped Broward County secure more than $272 million in company capital investments and attract hundreds of new job commitments since October, the group announced at its midyear meeting on Friday, May 22. Held at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, more than 600 business and civic leaders attended the
A German investment company plans to grow its U.S. footprint from Fort Lauderdale. Primepulse, a technology-focused family equity investment firm, signed a long-term lease at 333 Las Olas Way. It plans to hire finance and tech professionals as it begins to add companies to its portfolio. The South Florida office will be the company's U.S. headquarters and
On any given afternoon, Fort Lauderdale’s Galleria feels suspended between eras. Macy’s and Dillard’s remain steady. The Apple Store is packed. A handful of restaurants still fill tables. But beyond the polished storefronts, expansive corridors sit quiet, a reminder that the American mall, once the epicenter of suburban aspiration, is now
Home » In The News » Economic Development From the January/February 2026 Issue Florida’s economic landscape continues to show strong momentum, driven by population growth, business formation, job creation, and proactive state policy. Florida’s economy is now one of the largest in the United States—with gross domestic
South Florida Sun Sentinel If $10 million votes of confidence are the future currency of South Florida’s economic development, then some parts of Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties might well become the Silicon Valley replica that some planners and developers envision. Early last week, regional billionaires Steven Ross of the Related Ross
A subsidiary of Heico Corp. (NYSE: HEI) has acquired an engine repair firm with 175 employees and an international footprint. Wencor Group LLC, part of Hollywood-based Heico, said Thursday it had closed on a purchase of EthosEnergy Accessories and Components Ltd. and EthosEnergy Accessories and Components LLC, known together as Ethos A&C. The terms of
A publicly traded company that provides distribution and repair services to aviation and aerospace businesses has announced plans to complete a $2 billion acquisition. Miramar-based VSE Corp. (Nasdaq: VSEC) said it will acquire Atlanta-based Precision Aviation Group Inc. for about $2.025 billion in cash and equity. PAG, which provides maintenance, repair