City of Fort Lauderdale - Department of Economic Development
City of Fort Lauderdale - Economic Development
City of Fort Lauderdale - Economic Development
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The City of Fort Lauderdale: A Climate for Growth

Welcome to the Department of Economic Development

Aerial view of cityFort Lauderdale is the heart of a robust, diversified, high-growth region.

An advantageous economic climate has helped the City of Fort Lauderdale establish itself as a world-class international business center and one of the most desirable locations for new, expanding, or relocating businesses.

Once known strictly as a tourism-based economy, Fort Lauderdale now supports a diverse range of industries, including marine, manufacturing, finance, insurance, real estate, high technology, and avionics/aerospace, as well as film and television production.

Discover why Fort Lauderdale is unrivaled in its growth and vitality.  Find out how a Fort Lauderdale location gives businesses a competitive advantage in the world marketplace.

Learn more about Dynamic Fort Lauderdale > >

Headlines

Port Everglades Plans $2-Billion, 20-Year Expansion

Arial view of Port Everglades

Read the entire article PDF File on as published in the Sun-Sentinel, March 2, 2010.

Fort Lauderdale Named First Virtuoso "Preferred Destination" in the Continental U.S.

Read the entire article on the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau Web site.

Fort Lauderdale Named One of the "100 Best Places to Live and Launch" by CNN Money

Read the entire article on CNNMoney.Com.