Advanced Materials and High-Tech Manufacturing Alternative Energy and Renewable Resources Aviation / Aerospace Global Business Services Global Media and Production Headquarters and Management Operations Human Resources and Higher Education International Trade and Logistics Life Sciences Marine Industries

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners authorized a review of its current targeted industries for economic development in April 2008. The goal of the survey was to assess the prospects for recruiting into Broward County high growth, new and emerging industries that will ultimately create high-wage/high-skilled job opportunities consistent with the County's overall economic development strategies. Opportunities for new growth and further development among high- wage/high- skill industries already established in Broward County are also addressed in the study.

Support Materials

• Broward County Targeted Industries Study Summary (PDF)
• Video
• Targeted Industries Study Forum Materials

 

About Broward County's Targeted Industries

Advanced Materials and High-Tech Manufacturing
This industry includes:

• Plastics
• Cement and Concrete
• Chemicals wholesaling
• Rubber

Alternative Energy and Renewable Resources
This industry includes:

• Electric Power Generation
• Architectural, Engineering & Related Services
• Environmental Services
• Water Utility Systems

Aviation / Aerospace
This industry includes:

• Aerospace Products and Parts
• Avionics
• Air Transportation Support

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Global Business Services
This industry includes:

• Banking
• Computer Systems Design
• Insurance Carriers
• Commercial Credit

Global Media and Production
This industry includes:

• Radio and Television Broadcasting
• Motion Picture & Video Industries
• Advertising, Public Relations & Related Services
• Internet Service Providers & Web Search Portals
• Cable & Other Subscription Programming

Headquarters and Management Operations
This industry includes:

• Corporate headquarters
• Business, Professional, Labor & Political Organizations
• HR & Management/Consulting Services
• Commercial Equipment Leasing

Human Resources and Higher Education
This industry includes:

• Colleges, Universities & Professional Schools
• Other Schools and Instruction
• Business Schools & Management Training
• Computer Training

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International Trade and Logistics
This industry includes:

• Professional & Commercial Equipment Wholesalers
• Machinery, Equipment & Supplies Wholesalers
• Freight Transportation Arrangement
• Miscellaneous Durable Goods Wholesalers
• Electrical & Electrical Goods Wholesalers
• Grocery & Related Product Wholesalers
• Metal & Mineral Wholesalers
• Logistics Consulting Services

Life Sciences
This industry includes:

• Biotechnology Research
• Pharmaceuticals
• Medical Devices
• Medical Equipment & Supplies

Marine Industries
This industry includes:

• Ship & Boat Building
• Electronics Repair and Maintenance

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