Unlock boundless opportunity in the Florida Heartland, a location combining affordability and access, where enterprise success is facilitated by skilled workforce and a nurturing business climate. Work more productively, live with deeper satisfaction in the heart of welcoming communities and outstanding natural beauty.

Access all of Florida’s powerful advantages, all in one region. Productivity, profitability: The Heartland makes it happen.

CENTRAL ACCESS TO GLOBAL AND DOMESTIC MARKETS
Florida’s dynamic population of 22 million drives the state’s rapidly expanding industrial and commercial development, while fueling significant consumer demand. Centrally positioned between Miami, Orlando and Tampa, the Heartland allows rapid reach to key industries and to robust consumer markets.

The Heartland also opens cost-effective access to expanding Latin American and Caribbean markets in a gateway Florida location offering state-of-the-art logistics like Airglades perishable air cargo facility.

GREATER AFFORDABILITY. FEWER REGULATIONS. DEDICATED BUSINESS SUPPORT.
The Heartland pro-business climate is exceptionally hospitable to enterprise growth: Measurably lower costs that free up funds, significantly reduced regulations that ease operational movement, and business and economic development leaders that believe in your business and your vision. No obstructions, no heavy burdens—Florida’s Heartland lets your enterprise stretch out and flourish.

LOGISTICS AND DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE THAT CONNECT AND DELIVER
The Heartland’s logistics network combines multimodal flexibility and lower costs, with transit options including:

  • Multiple interstate and highway routes. Expedite delivery through three interstates and four U.S. highways, including U.S. 27, a designated freight corridor.
  • Class I rail. Ship cost-effectively across  North America through CSX and short line service. Travelers also enjoy the convenience of AMTRAK.
  • Extensive port access. Access Florida’s state-wide port network with proximity to seven deepwater ports stretching around the peninsula from the Atlantic to the Gulf of Mexico.
  • Local, regional and international air access.  Fly with ease and convenience through 10 local/regional airports and three international airports.

The Heartland’s digital infrastructure makes up to 2 Gbps speeds available in locations across the region—transformative connections for life and work.

HIGH-IMPACT INCENTIVES INCLUDING FTZS
While Florida’s impactful incentives support areas such as job creation and training, the Heartland’s two designated Foreign Trade Zones add efficiency, ease and cost effectiveness to global commerce.

CUTTING-EDGE SKILLS. STEADFAST COMMITMENT
The Heartland’s population of over 250,000, combined with access to more than 3 million people within an hour’s drive, offers businesses an extensive and diverse labor pool. This workforce is powered by a strong work ethic and supported by a talent pipeline designed for global performance. Aligned K-12 preparation is grounded in STEM, with CTE, dual enrollment, and flexible higher education pathways, alongside specialized training facilities, helping students hone powerful, relevant skills. Connecting employers with viable candidates, CareerSource Florida ensures one-stop speed and effectiveness for recruitment, hiring, and training.

YEAR-ROUND RECREATION ON LAND AND WATER
From the glittering waters of the nation’s second largest freshwater lake to the spectacular vistas of prairie grasslands, from exciting rodeos to thrilling world-class sports car racing: Heartland recreation has the places and pace to dive into fun, boating, fishing, canoeing, hiking, biking, hunting, birdwatching and more.