Riverwalk of Cocoa

Central Florida is considered to be the fastest growing region in the state of Florida, with industries expanding and population growing at an extraordinary rate. This has made the region one of the most popular places for people to relocate for work, to advance their career or to start a new business.

Entrepreneurs can thrive in the flourishing business environment of Central Florida while fueling the economic growth of the whole region and bringing in a talented and skillful workforce. In this respect, places like The Tampa Bay Innovation Center and the Tampa Bay WaVe foster such development, while Orlando and Winter Park have become important hubs for new companies.

Besides small business incubation, Central Florida promotes its economic diversity in manufacturing, agriculture, tourism, technology and medical industries. Also private space exploration companies bring in job opportunities in the technology sector.

Furthermore, the region has considerably invested in solar energy solutions for commercial and residential purposes, with solar power farms powering entire neighborhoods and cities.

The area is also home to some of Florida’s largest and most prestigious universities: the University of Central Florida (UCF) with its strong engineering program in the aviation and aerospace industries, the University of Tampa, the largest one in the region, the John Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, a teaching hospital and medical research center, and the Rollins College, a private liberal arts school.

As one of the main economic engines of the region, the tourism industry has become such an important part to local culture. Tourists can choose from a wide variety of activities and attractions: beaches, retail centers, history and science museums like the Kennedy Space Center museum in Cape Canaveral, and most importantly ecotourism destinations and theme parks. The most internationally-renowned place to visit is undoubtedly Disney World in Orlando, which brings in billions in revenue annually.

Beyond such well-known destinations, natural lands and lake areas are among the most fascinating places in the region, where people can go fishing, boating, camping and do several watersports. Instead, if seeking urban attractions and activities, there is plenty of choice in the major cities of Central Florida like Tampa, St. Petersburg, Orlando and Lakeland.