Is Florida Over?
Growth
17.5% 
Single Family
Homes Sales
49.6 Million
Visitors thru Q2
 $1.9 Billion
eFlorida Intelligence Center
Projected Revenue
Population Trends
Source: Florida Demographic Estimating Conference 8.2013
Population Trends
80-100+
new per day
in this region
Source: Florida Demographic Estimating Conference 8.2013
{
Early Childhood (0-8)
Pre K-20
Higher Ed & Professional Development
Workforce
Lifelong engagement
{
Growth & Diversification
Tourism, Trade & Development
Innovation & STEM
R&D and Commercialization
Capital & Investments
Entrepreneurial Spirit
{
Transportation
Energy
Water
Environment
Technology &
Communications
Preparedness
}
Taxes
Regulation
Property Rights
Insurance
Legal Climate
Right to Work
}
Federal, State & Local Systems
Courts & Corrections
Ethics & Elections
Regional Stewardship
Civic Architecture
Philanthropy
}
Health, Wellness & Safety
Housing & Livability
Families & Children
Poverty
Arts, Culture & Recreation
Sense of Place
October 14-16, Disney’s Contemporary Resort
The Promise of “One Voice”
One Voice
Florida’s Regional Planning Council’s complete CEDS
using the Foundation’s Six Pillars framework
“Every community and corner
of the state now has a strong
partner and friend working to
ensure they grow and prosper.”
TheFloridaScorecard.com
Jobs Agenda
978,000
Net New
Jobs Needed
Unemployment
7.1%
Jobs Agenda
Current
Blended
Regional
Unemployment
7.28%
154,771 Net New Jobs
needed here
More Information
Tony Carvajal
EVP, Florida Chamber Foundation
tcarvajal@flfoundation.org
850.521.1200