Doing Business in South Florida

South Florida is the sixth largest marketplace in the nation, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce. Unmatched infrastructure including seaports, three international airports, excellent rail and transportation systems, logistics, forwarding, distribution, warehousing capacity, as well as international trade finance, legal, and insurance services, business flourishes in South Florida.

The four county region of Miami-Dade County, Monroe County, Broward County, and Palm Beach County, combine to offer a business environment rich in opportunity. Within this region are cities like Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Key West, Miami Beach, Hollywood, Homestead and Boca Raton. Business is as diverse as the area itself. Agriculture, travel, entertainment, military operations, tourism, international trade, business services, manufacturing, marine services, banking and finance, retail services, biomedical research, health services, information technology, education, and many other sectors make the region the obvious choice for business energy and growth. This remarkable economic and business climate continues to demonstrate strong potential for expansion, innovation, and diversity.

At the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, we can assist you with the right connections to key business leaders across the region and provide you with a forum to build relationships and potential business partners. We can also customize a program to help you find what you need for your business growth and expansion. Simply call us at 305-350-7700 or write us at info@miamichamber.com.

Below are links to some key South Florida business organizations and agencies who are dedicated to helping you and your business in the Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach) , and Monroe County (the Florida Keys) areas. In addition, visit the DOING BUSINESS IN MIAMI pages for resources in Miami-Dade and its communities, and our DOING BUSINESS IN FLORIDA pages for additional organizations and specific agencies at the statewide level.

BROWARD COUNTY RESOURCES

Broward County Government Business Portal

The Broward Alliance- Broward County's Official Public/Private alliance for Economic Development

Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention and Visitors Bureau

Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport

Port Everglades Seaport

The Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce

MONROE COUNTY RESOURCES

Key West Chamber of Commerce

Key Largo Chamber of Commerce

Marathon Chamber of Commerce

Islamorada Chamber of Commerce

Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce

Monroe County Government Website

City of Key West website including Port Operations

Key West International Airport

PALM BEACH COUNTY RESOURCES

Palm Beach Business Development Board

Economic Council of Palm Beach County

Palm Beach County Government Business Resource Website

Port of Palm Beach

Palm Beach International Airport

Palm Beach County Office of Small Business Assistance

Palm Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau

Palm Beach Workforce Alliance

SOUTH FLORIDA MILITARY RESOURCES

United States Southern Command

Homestead Air Reserve Base

Key West Naval Air Station

United States Coast Guard District Seven Headquarters

KEY LINKS FOR INTERNATIONAL BUSINESSES

Efloridabusiness.com

State of Florida Office of Tourism, Trade and Economic Development

Enterprise Florida Inc.