MISSION
To expand and diversify the state’s economy through job creation.
DESCRIPTION
Enterprise Florida, Inc. (EFI) is a public-private partnership between Florida’s business and government leaders and is the principal economic development organization for Florida. In pursuit of its mission, EFI works closely with a statewide network of economic development partners and is funded both by the State of Florida and by private-sector businesses.
SERVICES/PROGRAMS
COMPANIES INTERESTED IN RELOCATION OR EXPANSION
EFI recruits new businesses to the state and helps Florida companies expand.
Specific services include:
• Confidential Site Selection
• Industry Sector Expertise
• Property Search Assistance
• Permitting & Regulatory Assistance
• Financing & Incentives Coordination
• International Marketplace Expansion
• Demographic & Workforce Information
• State Agency Liaison
FLORIDA COMPANIES INTERESTED IN EXPANDING IN GLOBAL MARKETS
Why consider exporting?
• Access – The internet and improvements in trade finance and trade agreements have dramatically increased access to markets worldwide.
• Demand – More than 70% of the world’s purchasing power is located in international market.
• Profitability – Exporting can be profitable for any-sized business. On average, sales grow faster, more jobs are created, and employees earn more than in non-exporting firms.
• Competitive Advantage – The United States is known throughout the world for high quality, innovative goods and services, customer service, and sound business practices.
• Risk Mitigation – Most companies that export have an easier time riding out fluctuations in the U.S. economy and are more likely to stay in business.
HOW WE CAN HELP
• Our team is positioned to connect your company to the resources you need to penetrate international markets.
• Through strategic partnerships with the Small Business Development Center, Enterprise Florida, U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration and others, we can help you explore the possibilities and realize the remarkable potential.
EFI PROVIDES TRADE AND EXPORT ASSISTANCE TO FLORIDA BUSINESSES
Specific services include:
• Export Counseling, Seminars and Conferences.
• Export Sales Missions, Trade Shows and Trade Events Newsletters.
• Trade grants – To offset the cost of attending events like international trade shows.
• Online Florida Export Directory.
• Export marketing strategies – To help you identify the best foreign markets for your product or service, and best practices for entering those markets.
• Market intelligence – To give the insights you need to make an impact on the right foreign markets.
• International trade missions and Network of International Offices – To create the partnerships that will help you execute business in specific foreign counties.
• Obtain Certificates – To help you get the required certificates like Free Sale and and Good Manufacturing Practices in order to execute business.
• Export finance – We can connect you with financing partners to make the possibilities reality.
