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Climate
International Business
Culture and the Arts
A Variety of Good Sports
Business Operations
Tourism
Marine Industry
Showbiz
Education
Health Care
Local Government
The Good News About Broward
Pro-business attitudes, terrific weather, beautiful beaches, and a full menu of activities add up to all the reasons Broward is an unparalleled place for business, investment, or just enjoying.
Climate
The weather is superb. With an average year-round temperature of 77 degrees and 3,000 hours of sunshine annually, you can head for the outdoors every day. More practically speaking, that means construction projects stay on schedule. If your firm relies on seaports, roads, and airports for shipping goods, you'll rarely encounter weather related delays.
January is the coolest month with average temperatures ranging between 57 and 76 degrees Fahrenheit. Gentle coastal breezes help keep winters mild and summers comfortable. August, the warmest month, averages 83 degrees but air conditioning is universal, and many communities in Northern Florida record much higher temperatures.
International Business
More than 110 Fortune 500 companies have facilities in the region, including a growing list of Latin American headquarters and marketing operations.
Culture and the Arts
Broward is also culturally alive. The Broward Center for the Performing Arts, a $50 million theater complex, is home to Broadway hits and stellar performances. The newly built National Car Rental Center Arena recently opened, where world-famous artists perform with their innovative style. Additional venues include the Florida Philharmonic Orchestra, the Miami City Ballet, and The Florida Grand Opera. With more than 350 arts and cultural organizations, Broward abounds in ballet, opera, symphony, theater, concerts, exhibitions, and festivals.
A Variety of Good Sports
Broward County hosts some of the world’s most exciting and competitive sporting events, and is second to none with their first class venues, including:
• The Miami Dolphins
• The Florida Marlins
• The Miami Heat
• The Florida Panthers
• Gulfstream Race Track
• Hollywood Greyhound Track
• Dania Jai-Alai
Other popular sports include: boating, sailing, fishing, golf, bicycling, swimming, diving, rodeo, lacrosse, and rugby.
Business Operations
It’s no accident that some of the world’s leading compaines conduct significant business operations or maintain their headquarters in Broward County. Among them are:
Alamo Rent-A-Car
American Express
Anilam Electronics Corp.
Arby’s
Embraer Aircraft Corp.
Huizenga Holdings
Kemper National Services
Kreepy Krauly USA
Racal-Data Group
Republic Industries
Motorola
Sound Advice
Sunglass Hut International
The Sports Authority
Hershey’s
The Miami Herald
The presence of these firms in South Florida has fueled a job growth rate that make Broward County sixth in the nation.
What makes Broward so appealing to business owners and corporate executives?
Broward County is large enough to have the amenities of a big city without the burden of big-city problems. The atmosphere is decidedly pro-business and the tax structure is one of the nation’s most advantages. Fast economic growth, a growing work force, and large financial community make rapid business expansion easy.
In addition, Broward County is home to the second busiest cruise port in the world and a major international airport. Plans are in the works for a “people-mover” between Broward’s growing airport and seaport. For now, nearly 500 domestic and international flights are scheduled at Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport daily.
Tourism
With more than 28,000 lodging rooms boosting the local economy, about 6.4 million visitors a year pump $3.1 billion into the local economy as they bask along 23 miles of beach, stay at more than 630 hotels and resorts, eat at more than 3,000 restaurants, and dance at about 100 nightclubs.
Marine Industry
The marine industry supports over 88,000 jobs in manufacturing, maintenance, and other areas representing $5.3 billion in total economic impact.
Every November, Fort Lauderdale hosts one of the largest boat shows in the world, headquartered at the renowned Bahia Mar Marina.
Showbiz
Movie producers are choosing Broward County to shoot films more and more. Broward’s Motion Picture and Television Commission helps producers save time and money during on-location production. The office acts as a liason between production workers, local government officials, and support services.
Education
The school system is an important part of Broward’s economy. With 23,000 employees, it is the county’s largest employer. More than 223,000 students are enrolled. It is the nation’s largest fully accredited school system and the sixth largest in the nation overall. At the same time, 11 colleges and universities serve Broward County.
Health Care
Broward County’s health care industry is state of the art and an integral player in the local economy. South Florida’s multi-faceted health care industry offers opportunities for professionals at all levels. High-tech, up to date services are the norm, not the exception.
Education programs at local hospitals also teach interested residents how to lead healthy lives. Nearly 23,000 Registered and Practical Nurses service the area as do hundreds of health care technology staffers.
Bottom line: It is a good place to invest in the health care industry. It is also a good place to work in the field or receive care as a patient.
Local Government
Business incentives, low taxes, and a streamlined regulatory process make corporate resettlement a snap.
Broward businesses not only enjoy picture-postcard surroundings, but they can take advantage of a conservative state fiscal policy that translates into many economic incentives and tax exemptions: no state or local personal income tax, no inventory tax, no corporate franchise tax on capital stock, and so on. In fact a Personal Income Tax is prohibited by Florida’s Constitution. About half of the state’s general tax revenues come from a six percent sales tax. That means tourists play a key role in paying for government services making less of a burden for you and your company.
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Main Office: 777 S. Federal Highway • Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316 • Ph: 954.525.2200
email: gaw@prufirst.com
Site designed and maintained by Vision Media, Inc.
