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Clean Energy
Clean EnergyIn an innovative new hybrid model, The FPL Group is building the world’s 2nd largest solar plant at the site of the nation’s largest fossil-fuel plant in Martin County. (more)

International industry leader, Saft, breaks ground on a $200 million high-tech battery plant in Jacksonville and plans to hire 300. (more)

Tampa’s Envirofocus Technologies undergoes a $100 million expansion of its battery recycling operations, creates 125 jobs, and announces new partnerships with local schools. (more)

Escambia County welcomes a $5.1 million gas-to-energy facility that will transform fumes from local garbage into renewable energy to power more than 900 homes. (more)

 
Life Sciences
Life SciencesThe use of surgical robots in Florida’s high-tech hospitals is on the rise. (more)

 
Information Technology
Information TechnologyFlorida is a national broadband and WiFi leader, earning 2 of the top 20 spots on the recent Forbes’ America’s Most Wired ranking. (more)

The Innovation Lab at Florida’s ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex has been designated the official 3D development center for the sports industry’s first 3D television network. (more)

 
Financial / Professional Services
Financial ServicesVisa announces new Miami operations and the creation of more than 350 jobs. (more)

Manatee County welcomes Oliphant Financial’s new financial services headquarters and up to 150 new jobs. (more)
  Events
April 22: WEBINAR: Forecasting the Future of Biomedical Research
May 3-6: BIO International Convention
May 6-8: Medical Technology, Training and Treatment (MT3)
May 25-28: Hospitalar 2010
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 Think Tank
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 Did You Know?
Seven Florida businesses are global industry leaders, earning top marks on Fortune Magazine's World’s Most Admired Companies list . (more)
Florida is home to one of the nation’s leading universities in patent “pipeline power”. (more)
Florida business schools dominate Bloomberg BusinessWeek’s Return On Investment rankings. (more)
 Innovation In Motion
Personalized medicine is often described as “the right drug for the right person.” It uses an individual’s genetic information to improve health outcomes.
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Orlando-based VaxDesign has developed the leading system to predict human immune responses, outside of direct testing on humans. Watch Video Now!

 Investing in Florida’s Future
The new Florida Mezzanine Fund will invest up to $450 million to grow Florida’s small and mid-sized businesses. (more)
 New Resources
Download Now!Visit Florida Trend’s Small Business Guide for Entrepreneurs and Emerging Companies to learn more about Florida’s small business advantages.
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