Florida Department of Commerce
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| Agency overview | |
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| Formed | 2023 |
| Type | State agency |
| Jurisdiction | Government of Florida |
| Headquarters | 107 East Madison St., Tallahassee, Florida, U.S. |
| Agency executive |
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| Parent agency | Florida Cabinet |
| Website | Official website |
The Florida Department of Commerce, commonly known as FloridaCommerce, is a state agency of Florida. Based in the state's capitol, Tallahassee, the agency is responsible for community, economic, and workforce development. The agency manages several boards and commissions, including SelectFlorida, with a focus on small businesses, employment, and re-employment.[1][2] During hurricane season, FloridaCommerce assists in the economic recovery from natural disasters.[3] The agency is also responsible for international economic development.[4]
In 2023, the department was re-established by Governor Ron DeSantis in consolidation of Visit Florida, Enterprise Florida and the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity.[4][5][6]
Since May 2023, the department has been headed by Secretary J. Alex Kelly, former deputy chief of staff to the Governor of Florida.[7][8][9]
References
[edit]- ^ "SelectFlorida". selectflorida.org. Retrieved March 12, 2025.
- ^ "Department of Commerce". oppaga.fl.gov. Retrieved March 12, 2025.
- ^ "FLORIDACOMMERCE". jobs.myflorida.com. Retrieved March 12, 2025.
- ^ a b "FloridaCommerce Press Releases". floridajobs.org. Retrieved March 12, 2025.
- ^ "The Florida Senate" (PDF). floridajobs.org. Retrieved March 12, 2025.
- ^ "Governor DeSantis Signs Legislation to Streamline Economic Development in Florida". flgov.com. May 31, 2023. Retrieved March 12, 2025.
- ^ Walker, Allison (September 29, 2024). "A conversation with Florida's Secretary of Commerce". Spectrum News 13. Retrieved March 12, 2025.
- ^ Rohrer, Gray (May 4, 2023). "In economic development switch, jobs agency could get name change". Florida Politics. Retrieved March 12, 2025.
- ^ "Florida Commerce (Florida Department of Economic Opportunity)". flgov.com. Retrieved March 12, 2025.
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