Thursday, February 25, 2010

Florida: Fun, Sun and Global Trade

Byron Sutton, President of World Trade Center Orlando, shared the following Florida Trade information:
  • 1 of every 4 jobs in Florida is related to Global Trade.
  • Florida's Trade-related jobs typically pay 25% more than Tourism jobs.
  • In 2008, Florida's Trade Industry was valued at $130 billion, compared with $40 billion for Tourism.
  • 40% of all U.S. exports to Latin America pass through Florida.
Byron's quote: "Florida did $160 billion in trade (last year). Did you get your share?"


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