Florida Department of Commerce

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Florida Department of Commerce
Florida Department of Commerce logo.svg
Agency overview
Formed2023
Type State agency
Jurisdiction Government of Florida
Headquarters107 East Madison St., Tallahassee, Florida, U.S.
Agency executive
  • J. Alex Kelly, Secretary
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

  1. ↑ "SelectFlorida". selectflorida.org. Retrieved March 12, 2025.
  2. ↑ "Department of Commerce". oppaga.fl.gov. Retrieved March 12, 2025.
  3. ↑ "FLORIDACOMMERCE". jobs.myflorida.com. Retrieved March 12, 2025.
  4. 1 2 "FloridaCommerce Press Releases". floridajobs.org. Retrieved March 12, 2025.
  5. ↑ "The Florida Senate" (PDF). floridajobs.org. Retrieved March 12, 2025.
  6. ↑ "Governor DeSantis Signs Legislation to Streamline Economic Development in Florida". flgov.com. May 31, 2023. Retrieved March 12, 2025.
  7. ↑ Walker, Allison (September 29, 2024). "A conversation with Florida's Secretary of Commerce". Spectrum News 13 . Retrieved March 12, 2025.
  8. ↑ Rohrer, Gray (May 4, 2023). "In economic development switch, jobs agency could get name change". Florida Politics . Retrieved March 12, 2025.
  9. ↑ "Florida Commerce (Florida Department of Economic Opportunity)". flgov.com. Retrieved March 12, 2025.


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