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Article: The City of Fort Lauderdale: A Prime Site for Business Relocation.
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- Florida Trend
- Article date:
- September 1, 2000
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The City of Fort Lauderdale, long a star on Florida's Gold Coast, has emerged as a year-round center for business, commerce and the arts. Taking advantage of a prime location in Broward County on the state's southeast coast, a highly trained labor force and unequaled quality of life, the self-proclaimed "Venice of America" has proved an excellent choice for business relocation and expansion.
A new emphasis on domestic and international trade, a thriving marine industry, a robust retail market and a commercial and residential construction boom combine to create a dynamic business climate. In 1999, 32,450 new jobs were created within the Fort Lauderdale MSA, an ...