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A Message from the Mayor
Broward County is a vibrant, progressive county of over 1.7 million people. We are strategically located in the center of South Florida, the seventh largest MSA in the United States.
The Broward County Office of Economic Development (OED) is one of the first in Florida to develop and implement an overall economic development strategy that incorporates international trade, allowing us to develop business relationships and partnerships around the world. This dynamic business model has not only enhanced Broward's ability to attract new business, it has also opened up global avenues of opportunity to Broward County business owners.
The Office of Economic Development reports approximately $300 million dollars in direct foreign investment (FDI) and 3,500 new jobs have been generated as a result of the Broward
County Commission's international business efforts since 2002. The economic impact of this FDI is estimated to be $750-million.
The Mayor's office, working with our Office of Economic Development, the state and our local business partners have reached out globally with economic trade missions to Mexico, Spain, Germany, United Kingdom, Scotland, Canada, China, India, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Brazil, Chile, South Africa, Ghana, Cayman Islands, Jamaica and Israel.
Broward County is committed to expanding international business, for foreign direct investment, and increased trade activity through coordination and partnerships with public and private organizations in the region, state and nation.
Our County's assets include a world-class airport and seaport; a highly skilled, diverse, multilingual workforce; an award-winning public school system; outstanding institutions of higher education; and a sound and continually improving infrastructure of transportation, energy, and water. We have a fiscally stable County government which has reduced or maintained the same property tax rates for ten years in a row.
As the Mayor of Broward County, expanding international trade and building upon the successful relationships that have been developed is a priority.
Please contact the Broward County Office of Economic Development to find out the many opportunities that are available for new and existing businesses.
Sincerely,
Stacy Ritter
Mayor, Broward County
Posted: 1/26/09