In recent years, Tallahassee-Leon County has become a rising star in the economic development landscape of the Southeast. Alongside national recognition and impressive industry expansion, the city’s...
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Davila Homes
Ready to Empower, Inspire, and Transform
With a penchant for breaking the metaphorical mold, Davila Homes of Orlando, Florida approaches design and construction from a fresh angle. The company’s collective fearlessness transforms complex...
City of Palm Coast, Florida
Where Opportunity Meets Lifestyle on Florida’s Growing Northeast Coast
With over 100,000 residents and a fast-growing reputation as one of Florida’s most desirable places to live and do business, the city of Palm Coast is on the rise. Located along Interstate 95 in...
City of Palm Bay, Florida
Focusing on the Future
Being elected mayor once is sometimes a matter of luck, but being elected a second time—and securing 55.3 percent of the vote in a four-candidate race—is a testament to keeping your word. Before his...
Town of Davie, Florida
In Davie, There’s Always Something New Under the Sun
Everywhere you turn, the economic landscape is booming in the Town of Davie, Florida, with the completion of several major projects that were underway when Business in Focus last profiled the...
City of Dania Beach, Florida
Say Hello to the Happy City
An almost magical find, the happy and vibrant city of Dania Beach in South Florida reminds one of a mermaid’s purse—much smaller than the neighboring cities of Fort Lauderdale and Miami yet filled...
Northeast Florida Economic Development Corporation (NEFEDC)
Bringing Support and Success to Northeast Florida
The mission of the Northeast Florida Economic Development Corporation is to empower the Northeast Florida region through strategic economic initiatives, fostering public-private alliances,...
City of Kissimmee, Florida
City of Opportunity
Rapid expansion has come to Central Florida, and the City of Kissimmee welcomes the fresh pickings of a decade-long drive for economic diversification. Following consistent investment, Kissimmee,...
Indian River County Chamber of Commerce
A Century of Community
In 2025, Indian River County, Florida, marks a remarkable milestone, its 100th year as a vibrant and thriving community. This centennial celebration not only honors a century of history but also...
Columbia County Economic Development
“The Sweet Spot in the State of Florida”
“The white glove approach is something we take to heart,” says Economic Development Director Jennifer Daniels of the Columbia County, Florida Economic Development Department’s approach to welcoming...
Matern Professional Engineering
From a Founder’s Vision to an Employee-Driven Future
For Ryan Strandquest and the team at Matern Professional Engineering, 2024 marked the firm’s 40th anniversary, and signaled big changes to come. Last year’s celebrations saw a branding campaign with...