Program areas at EFI
Business development - responsible for coordinating national and international business development by managing projects to increase capital investment and jobs in Florida. The division assists businesses with site location in order to facilitate job creation and retention withing the state of Florida. The division works with counties to attract high quality jobs within the state's targeted industries. The division fosters relationships with site selectors, industry leaders and Florida's 67 local partners.
Strategic partnerships - maintains and enhances relationships with primary partners and stakeholders to strengthen support of economic development initiatives and increase job growth. It maintains and expands investor support and board participation. It assists communities by increasing their competitiveness when vying for job creation projects. It retains and maximizes opportunities to enhance the department of defense investment in Florida through management of defense grant programs and the Florida defense support task force activities.
International trade and development - focuses on international trade programs to expand the number of Florida companies exporting Florida products and services. It coordinates events for marketing and promotion of Florida for trade and investment. It also manages key international relationships to improve Florida's international business and global reputation in the following countries: brazil, canada, germany, israel, mexico, japan, france, south africa, spain and united kingdom.
Other program services include, but are not limited to, the following: minority and small business, entrepreneurship and capital - responsible for identifying resource providers for underserved minority and small businesses. It also administers special capital programs such as those of Florida opportunity fund, and supports the Florida development finance corporation.marketing and communications - establishes and builds a pro-business image for the state by identifying and marketing Florida to targeted industry decision makers and business leaders. It develops, coordinates, and implements a statewide strategic plan for Florida brand recognition.