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Beyond Sunshine
A new strategy to build on our strengths, maintain our quality of life, and win in the modern global economy.
Florida’s Regional Best Bets and Emerging Clusters
Investing in regional economic expertise to create higher-wage jobs and sustain growth
Note: In addition to Manufacturing and Advanced Manufacturing being specifically designated as Best Bets or Emerging clusters in some regions, Manufacturing and Advanced Manufacturing subsectors have been embedded in associated clusters (e.g., Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing in the Aerospace & Defense cluster).
Northwest Florida
Aerospace & Defense
Business Services
Distribution & Logistics
IT & Tech (emerging)
Manufacturing (emerging)
Northeast Florida
Business Services
Distribution & eCommerce
Finance & Insurance
Manufacturing (focus on Advanced)
Aerospace & Defense (emerging)
Health Services + Biopharma & MedTech (emerging)
Central West Florida
Distribution/Logistics & eCommerce
Finance & Insurance
Health Services + Biopharma & MedTech
IT & Tech (emerging)
Central & Central East Florida
Aerospace & Defense
Business Services
Semiconductor Manufacturing (emerging)
IT & Tech (emerging)
Southwest Florida
Distribution & eCommerce
Health Services + MedTech
CleanTech (emerging)
Southeast Florida
Distribution & eCommerce
Finance & Insurance
IT & Tech
Aviation & Aerospace (emerging)
Health Services + Biopharma & MedTech (emerging)
Rural Florida
Distribution & Logistics
Manufacturing (incl. Aerospace/Defense)
Agri-business (emerging)
