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Beyond Sunshine Fact Sheet
June 26, 2024
Vision and Mission
Beyond Sunshine is a comprehensive economic development plan to propel Florida into a new era of economic growth through targeted investment in higher-wage sectors. Every region of Florida will build on its unique strengths to specialize in industries that will shape the future.
Florida: Opportunity Is Moving Here
The Beyond Sunshine strategy will:
Add 200,000 jobs in higher-wage industries to Florida’s workforce by 2030…
Contribute nearly $100 billion in added GDP…
And create 400,000 additional jobs
Florida is good for…
Business
Want to connect your business with top talent and global markets? Florida’s regions offer a wealth of opportunities for businesses to thrive in diverse, high-growth industries like aerospace, finance, manufacturing, e-commerce, and life sciences.
Investors
Looking to invest in dynamic, higher-wage industries? From fintech to biotech to semiconductor manufacturing, Florida has a wide range of venture capital and asset-based investment opportunities that are growing quickly in number and size.
Talent
Ready for your next career move? No matter your skillset or specialty, Florida offers exciting career opportunities, world-class education, and a uniquely attractive quality of life found only in the Sunshine State.
“Florida has an incredible opportunity to accelerate growth and cement our place as a global leader in entrepreneurship, research, innovation, and commerce. Through targeted investments in higher-wage sectors, we will not only navigate the rapidly changing economic and technological landscape—but help to shape it for the benefit of everyone who calls Florida home today and for future generations.”
—Florida Council of 100 Chair, Eric Silagy
