It’s often said that there’s no greater driver of change than a community that has discovered what it cares about – and in several Florida communities, that’s exactly what’s happening.
Across the Sunshine State, local leaders are realizing their community’s potential to be the next hub for innovation.
From hosting entrepreneurial accelerator programs to building exciting communities that attract investors and talent, local decision-makers are creating policy and business environments that empower innovators to push the envelope.
With Washington constantly gridlocked and talent fleeing overregulated and overtaxed states, this embrace of innovation is proof that local decision-making works. When local leaders are empowered to make decisions for their community, they can create a culture of innovation that power growth for the next generation.
In Miami, innovation-friendly local leaders have “caught a wave” as they have rolled out the welcome mat for innovators and entrepreneurs. Miami leads the nation in tech-job growth and migration, becoming a place where creators can go to accomplish their goals.
Will Tampa be America’s next fintech startup hub? Financial technology entrepreneurs are increasingly moving to Tampa to take advantage of a large community of like-minded innovators to build their companies and network.
Local leaders in Orlando partnered with the University of Central Florida to open a new innovation hub in the heart of Downtown. The program will support innovators and help accelerate their growth and provide the infrastructure they need to succeed.
