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Register by June 15, 2026, to join Florida’s Business Development Leadership Mission to the United Kingdom!

This mission brings together state executive leadership, economic partners and key stakeholders to build upon the longstanding and robust economic partnership between the UK and Florida.

Register Today >> https://t.co/jrNDidL3Su

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On Monday, @SelectFLA’s Gateways Advisory Council held its third quarterly meeting, bringing together stakeholders from Florida’s airports, seaports, spaceports, transportation and logistics partners at the @beaconcouncil. The group heard from stakeholder and event sponsor, @Clear, on identity and security challenges, and received updates on Florida’s Foreign Trade Zones and efforts in Advanced Air Mobility.

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Earlier this week, @SelectFLA’s Economic Development Advisory Council met for its quarterly meeting at the @beaconcouncil. In addition to discussing the state’s efforts to advance strategic economic initiatives, the board heard success stories, including from shoe manufacturer Redeplast USA.

This event was sponsored by @SRCEDO.

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Today’s @SelectFLA Board Meeting in Miami brought together state leaders, economic partners, companies and stakeholders to discuss Florida’s international and economic prosperity. The Board heard from guest speakers including UAE Consul General H.E. Mohammed AL Ahbabu, President and CEO of Miami Dade Beacon Council Rod Miller and Frederick Wong of Port Miami, as well as success stories from Pasco County Economic Development Council, Buddy of Parents and Avionica.
Thank you to President Madeline Pumariega of Miami Dade College for hosting our last meeting of FY 2025-2026!

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Join @SelectFLA on the road in Central Florida June 16-17, 2026, to learn and explore the ABCs of Exporting with SelectFlorida’s expert International Trade and Development team.

Contact us to register today >> https://t.co/InyZD3dQQd

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Last week, @SelectFLA stopped in Alachua to tour San Felasco Tech City and met with local business leaders, members of the Alachua Chamber, and entrepreneurs to discuss the services and opportunities available through SelectFlorida.

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Last week, @SelectFLA attended @pbnchamber’s Business Before Hours event which included a panel on Inside the Brain Coast: Innovation, Discovery & Impact with representatives from @mpfneuro, @FAU, the Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology, and the Palm Health Foundation who gave an inside look at how the region is fueling the life sciences industry.

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See you there!

Register by June 3, 2026, to join us for the Florida Activation Event and Networking Reception in Montréal and the Florida Business Seminar in Toronto.

To registrater for the Florida Activation Event and Networking Reception in Montréal >>https://t.co/ZCtBidFQMy

To registrater for the Florida Business Seminar in Toronto >> https://t.co/G9wABbu9Ct

[FloridaCommerce @FLACommerce]

Today, we remember and honor the men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. #MemorialDay

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UPCOMING!

@SelectFLA invites you to join a special delegation of economic partners and stakeholders on the State of Florida’s exclusive Business Development Leadership Mission to the United Kingdom, building upon the longstanding and robust economic partnership between the UK and Florida.
Learn more and register >> https://t.co/jrNDidKw2W

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Recently, @SelectFLA joined Lakeland International Airport for a full-scale view into its future as it continues to deliver valuable returns as part of Florida’s thriving aerospace and aviation industry!

[D-Wave @dwavequantum]

Today, D-Wave announced that it has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) for $100 million of proposed funding under the U.S. CHIPS and Science Act, which is administered by the U.S. Department of Commerce. In connection with executing final award documents, the U.S. government would obtain an equity stake in the company. The LOI marks a significant endorsement by the U.S. government of D-Wave’s annealing and gate-model quantum computing technologies and their potential impact on the U.S. economy. We are honored to be chosen to collaborate with @CommerceGov to advance domestic manufacturing of quantum technologies.

Read the press release here: https://t.co/qmw9EPIM7r

#quantumcomputing #ChipsAct $QBTS

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.@SelectFLA Leads International Trade & Business Development Leadership Mission to Brazil, Strengthening Strategic Trade and Investment Ties >> https://t.co/jc3oJYS6RB

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Last week, @SelectFLA joined community leaders at the @FloridaSBDCN at FAMU’s 43rd Annual Big Bend Regional Small Business Week reinforcing economic empowerment and community advancement.

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The future of Advanced Air Mobility is right here in Florida! @SelectFLA and @FLACommerce were happy to be a part of @EmbryRiddle and @myFDOT’s Advanced Air Mobility Symposium in Daytona Beach last week.

Learn More >> https://t.co/XUgrxrGUtO

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RT @FloridaSBDCN: We were proud to have our State Director, Greg Britton, participate in the inaugural Florida Advanced Air Mobility Sympos…

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.@SelectFLA invites Florida businesses to its next stop of the ABCs of Exporting Roadshow in Miami on June 2, 2026, to explore the latest exporting best practices to grow in international markets.

Register Today >> https://t.co/eRwiF5Vb81

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SelectFlorida Announces More Than $152 Million in Export Sales Following Singapore Airshow 2026 >> https://t.co/Br1kkxLjYy

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COMING UP!

.@SelectFLA is conducting a Trade and Business Development Leadership Mission to Canada this coming June and we want you to join us!

To learn more and register go to https://t.co/vgwBmZtBAY

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DID YOU KNOW: Florida’s seaports and airports alone handled more than 47 million metric tons of internationally traded goods in 2025. Florida’s 16 deepwater seaports, 21 commercial service airports and 3 spaceport facilities have made the state a nexus of transportation and trade!