Enterprise Florida's Strategic Plan

   ORLANDO – The Roadmap to Florida’s Future: 2010-2015 Strategic Plan for Economic Development – a revised blueprint for Florida’s efforts to achieve future economic growth and prosperity – is available.
   A five-year plan, the Roadmap is produced by Enterprise Florida’s board of directors in accordance with Florida statute and refreshed every three years. The board provides Florida’s governor and legislative leaders with annual updates.
   Key to the Roadmap’s development is input from a broad base of citizen and community stakeholders statewide including economic development, arts, business, education and government leaders.
To access Roadmap to Florida’s Future: 2010-2015 Strategic Plan for Economic Development, visit http://www.eflorida.com/roadmap

   One venue for their feedback was 10 half-day forums held last summer in eight regions of the state, which drew more than 1,500 participants. Additionally, perspectives from the general public came via an interactive Web site. “This approach allowed us to weigh new ideas as well as current strategies evolving from the ‘grassroots,’” said Allan Bense, Enterprise Florida board vice chairman. “This resulting plan outlines Florida’s needs and priorities for continued economic expansion and diversification.”
   Following are the priorities, with a sampling of recommended focus areas relevant to them:
   o Diversifying Florida’s economy through cluster strategies – expanding and transforming foundation industries and high-impact targeted industry clusters, and developing new clusters
   o Talent – STEM (science, technology, engineering and math education) focus, K-12 enhancement, demand-driven workforce system, higher education excellence
   o Innovation – research and development, commercialization and venture capital
   o Growth leadership / Infrastructure – multi-modal transportation, land use, broadband, energy and water
   o Business Climate – revamping state incentives, small business and entrepreneurship, regulatory environment, and business costs
   o Global Hub – international commerce (trade, foreign direct investment, tourism), international infrastructure (transportation, language skills and regulatory issues)
   o Quality of Life – arts & culture, vibrant communities