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<strong>Broward</strong>County <strong>South</strong> <strong>Florida</strong><br />
2009<br />
Economic Sourcebook<br />
www.browardalliance.org<br />
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and Development, Liberty<br />
Property Trust <strong>South</strong><br />
<strong>Florida</strong> region.<br />
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Divisions of JM Family include <strong>South</strong>east Toyota<br />
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2009 <strong>Broward</strong> <strong>Alliance</strong> ECONOMIC Sourcebook<br />
2009<br />
Table of Contents<br />
James P. Tarlton “JT” 954-627-0125<br />
President/CEO<br />
jtarlton@browardalliance.org<br />
Ron Drew 954-524-3116<br />
Vice President-Marketing & Communications<br />
rdrew@browardalliance.org<br />
Joan K. Goodrich 954-627-0127<br />
Executive Vice President<br />
jgoodrich@browardalliance.org<br />
Dana Humphreys 954-627-0134<br />
CEO COUNCIL EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT<br />
dhumphreys@browardalliance.org<br />
Helen Kulp 954-627-0131<br />
Business Development Assistant<br />
hkulp@browardalliance.org<br />
Sherma Maycock 954-627-0125<br />
Executive Assistant<br />
smaycock@browardalliance.org<br />
Vielka Quintero 954-524-3119<br />
International Client Manager –<br />
Business Development<br />
vquintero@browardalliance.org<br />
Robin Ronne 954-627-0126<br />
MANAGING DIRECTOR, CEO COUNCIL<br />
rronne@browardalliance.org<br />
Bob Swindell 954-627-0129<br />
Senior Vice President - Business<br />
Development<br />
bswindell@browardalliance.org<br />
Photo courtesy of Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention and Visitors Bureau<br />
Elizabeth “Liz” Taschereau 954-627-0133<br />
INVESTOR RELATIONS COORDINATOR<br />
lizt@browardalliance.org<br />
7<br />
15<br />
28<br />
32<br />
40<br />
47<br />
Why <strong>Broward</strong><br />
Reasons to Choose <strong>Broward</strong>, National<br />
Rankings, Relocations & Expansions,<br />
Fast Facts, About The <strong>Broward</strong> <strong>Alliance</strong><br />
Business Climate<br />
Major Industry Sectors, Largest<br />
and Fastest Growing Companies,<br />
Demographics<br />
Quality of Life<br />
Activities, Neighborhoods,<br />
Parks & Recreation, Leisure,<br />
Shopping, Sports, Housing<br />
Real Estate Opportunities<br />
Commercial Real Estate Market,<br />
Smart Growth, Energy Efficiency, Redevelopment,<br />
Innovation & Creativity<br />
Infrastructure<br />
Transportation, Airports, Seaport,<br />
Communications, Utilities<br />
Government<br />
Form of Government, County<br />
Commissioners, <strong>Broward</strong> Municipalities<br />
60<br />
66<br />
69<br />
80<br />
83<br />
88<br />
Business Assistance<br />
Tax Benefits, Business & Information<br />
Resources, Special Opportunities<br />
Workforce<br />
Workforce Development/Assistance<br />
Education<br />
Public School Fast Facts, Colleges/<br />
Universities, Private Schools<br />
Technology & Life Sciences<br />
Knowledge Workers, Innovation,<br />
Information Technology, Life Sciences,<br />
iCoast<br />
Healthcare<br />
Healthcare Organizations, Health<br />
Services, Support Organizations<br />
Creative Economy & Film<br />
The Creative Economy, Public Art<br />
& Design, Film & TV Production,<br />
Sense of Place<br />
Cover Photo:<br />
Ken Henson - info@ArtisanProMedia.com<br />
Peter Tokar III 954-627-0124<br />
Director – Business Development<br />
ptokar@browardalliance.org<br />
Kathleen Weekes 954-627-0132<br />
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR<br />
kweekes@browardalliance.org<br />
Elizabeth Wentworth 954-627-0122<br />
VICE PRESIDENT - CREATIVE ECONOMY<br />
& FILM COMMISSION<br />
ewentworth@browardalliance.org<br />
Ana Zeinieh 954-524-3114<br />
Director of Workforce Development<br />
azeinieh@browardalliance.org<br />
Film Coordinator 954-627-0128<br />
The 2008-2009 Economic Sourcebook is the official publication of The<br />
<strong>Broward</strong> <strong>Alliance</strong>, published annually by the <strong>South</strong> <strong>Florida</strong> Business<br />
Journal. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form<br />
without the prior written consent of The <strong>Broward</strong> <strong>Alliance</strong>. All contents<br />
copyright 2008. All rights reserved. Single copies may be obtained<br />
from The <strong>Broward</strong> <strong>Alliance</strong>.<br />
<strong>South</strong> <strong>Florida</strong> Business Journal is a subsidiary of<br />
American City Business Journals, Inc.<br />
120 West Morehead Street, Suite 400<br />
Charlotte, NC 28202<br />
Ray Shaw, Chairman<br />
<br />
www.browardalliance.org
James P. Tarlton<br />
President/CEO<br />
The <strong>Broward</strong> <strong>Alliance</strong><br />
A Message<br />
from the President & Chair<br />
The <strong>Broward</strong> <strong>Alliance</strong> and its partners have worked together to expand and diversify<br />
Greater Fort Lauderdale/<strong>Broward</strong> County’s economy by envisioning a great economic<br />
future and then creating it. Over the years, <strong>Broward</strong> County has grown from a community<br />
known for its world-class beaches to one known as a world-class business destination.<br />
Rated number 1 in the nation for entrepreneurial activity by the Kauffman Index, the<br />
number 2 best area among large population centers for doing business by Inc. Magazine<br />
and the number 3 best market for small businesses according to an American City Business<br />
Journals study, our business climate has been recognized as one of the best in the nation.<br />
The <strong>Broward</strong> <strong>Alliance</strong> has had a strong record of success, and in just the last five years,<br />
directly assisted more than 1,800 companies, resulting in the creation of more than 8,000<br />
new jobs, the retention of over 7,500 jobs and the generation of more than $550 million<br />
in capital investment in <strong>Broward</strong> County. In the past two years, The <strong>Broward</strong> <strong>Alliance</strong><br />
has been recognized as a leader in economic development by the <strong>Florida</strong> Economic<br />
Development Council and Business Retention and Expansion International, winning<br />
several best of class awards. Rest assured, we are not content to rest on past successes.<br />
This year, The <strong>Broward</strong> <strong>Alliance</strong> embarked on an exciting three-year economic development<br />
initiative called Excellerate <strong>Broward</strong>. Through this innovative program, top leaders have<br />
come together to work diligently in three ways to continue to expand and diversify<br />
<strong>Broward</strong>’s economy by (1) focusing on new business attraction and existing company<br />
growth initiatives, (2) promoting a world-class brand and (3) uniting our community and<br />
business leaders to ensure even greater success in the future.<br />
2009 <strong>Broward</strong> <strong>Alliance</strong> ECONOMIC Sourcebook<br />
Kathy Koch<br />
Chair of the Board<br />
The <strong>Broward</strong> <strong>Alliance</strong><br />
Our business development program is well positioned to cultivate inbound economic<br />
investment, focusing on corporate and regional headquarters attraction and targeted<br />
industry clusters, while aggressively reaching out to “grow our own” local companies.<br />
We are promoting an outstanding brand that sets <strong>Broward</strong> County apart as a premier<br />
global business location. Finally, our region’s most experienced business leaders and our<br />
next generation of leadership are coming together to continue to promote a pro-business<br />
environment that will lead to even more economic success.<br />
Whether you are a business looking to locate or grow in <strong>Broward</strong> County, or a business or<br />
community leader looking to help strengthen and diversify our economy, we invite you<br />
to call on us. Together we will not only see a bright future for our region, but we will work<br />
together to create it.<br />
James P. Tarlton<br />
President/CEO<br />
The <strong>Broward</strong> <strong>Alliance</strong><br />
Kathy Koch<br />
Chair of the Board<br />
The <strong>Broward</strong> <strong>Alliance</strong><br />
<strong>Broward</strong> <strong>Alliance</strong> economic sourcebook
2009 <strong>Broward</strong> <strong>Alliance</strong> ECONOMIC Sourcebook<br />
J. David Armstrong<br />
<strong>Broward</strong> Community College<br />
Andrew Berns<br />
City of Tamarac<br />
Julie Berry<br />
Stiles Corporation<br />
James P. Tarlton (JT)<br />
The <strong>Broward</strong> <strong>Alliance</strong><br />
President/CEO<br />
Kathy Koch<br />
Ambit Advertising and Public Relations<br />
Chair of the Board<br />
Ray Ferrero, Jr.<br />
Nova <strong>South</strong>eastern University<br />
Vice Chair<br />
Peggy Nordeen<br />
Starmark International<br />
Secretary<br />
Mark Budwig<br />
S. Mark Graphics <strong>Florida</strong> Inc.<br />
Christopher Burgio<br />
Seitlin Insurance<br />
Margarita Castellón<br />
AT&T<br />
Paul Cawley<br />
Coral Springs Economic<br />
Development Foundation<br />
Carolyn Dekle<br />
<strong>South</strong> <strong>Florida</strong> Regional<br />
Planning Council<br />
Executive Committee and Board of Directors<br />
Lynn Goldman<br />
<strong>Broward</strong> County Public Schools<br />
Nathan Goren (deceased)<br />
<strong>Broward</strong> Health<br />
Mike Greene<br />
Video Dynamics<br />
Nicki Grossman<br />
Greater Fort Lauderdale<br />
Convention & Visitors Bureau<br />
Bertha Henry<br />
<strong>Broward</strong> County<br />
Frank Herhold<br />
Marine Industries Association of<br />
<strong>South</strong> <strong>Florida</strong><br />
Anne Hotte<br />
Leadership <strong>Broward</strong> Foundation<br />
Richard Hughes<br />
City of Miramar<br />
Steven D. Hickman<br />
<strong>Florida</strong> Shores Bank<br />
Treasurer<br />
John Ruffin, Jr.<br />
JD Ruffin Associates, Inc.<br />
Past Chair<br />
Gale Butler<br />
AutoNation<br />
Michael E. Carn<br />
Metro<strong>Broward</strong> Economic<br />
Development Corporation<br />
Board of Directors<br />
Dan Lindblade<br />
Greater Fort Lauderdale<br />
Chamber of Commerce<br />
Gerard Litrento<br />
Regions Bank<br />
George Morgan, Jr.<br />
Morgan Property Group<br />
Mark Nerenhausen<br />
<strong>Broward</strong> Center for the<br />
Performing Arts<br />
Curt Nichols<br />
City Furniture<br />
Mark A. Peterson<br />
Bank of America<br />
James Notter<br />
<strong>Broward</strong> County Public Schools<br />
Peter Quinter<br />
Becker & Poliakoff, P.A.<br />
Arline Hampton<br />
City of Hollywood<br />
Commissioner Ken Keechl<br />
<strong>Broward</strong> County Board of County<br />
Commissioners<br />
Ben Wesley<br />
<strong>Florida</strong> Power & Light<br />
Diane Geller<br />
Ruden McClosky<br />
Of Counsel<br />
Evan T. Rees<br />
Living Legacy Group<br />
Rosana Santos<br />
Big Chef<br />
Eleanor Sobel<br />
<strong>Broward</strong> County Public Schools<br />
Dr. Joyanne Stephens<br />
<strong>Florida</strong> Atlantic University<br />
Norman Taylor<br />
<strong>Broward</strong> County Office of<br />
Economic Development<br />
Stella Tokar<br />
Miramar/Pembroke Pines<br />
Regional Chamber of Commerce<br />
Julio Torres<br />
DeVry University<br />
Marianne Winfield<br />
Brickell Bay Realty Group, LLC<br />
Sumit Dhawan<br />
Citrix Systems, Inc.<br />
Donald Giancoli<br />
City of Lauderhill<br />
Mason Jackson<br />
WorkForce One<br />
George Rahael<br />
Amera Corporation<br />
Jim Rasmussen<br />
SunTrust Bank<br />
June Wolfe<br />
<strong>South</strong> <strong>Florida</strong> Manufacturers<br />
Association<br />
<br />
www.browardalliance.org
2009 <strong>Broward</strong> <strong>Alliance</strong> ECONOMIC Sourcebook<br />
DHL’s headquarters<br />
Photo courtesy of Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau<br />
Photo courtesy of Billie Swamp Safari Everglades Adventures<br />
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www.browardalliance.org<br />
Board of County<br />
Board Commissioners of County<br />
Commissioners<br />
Ilene Lieberman<br />
Mayor Mayor Lois Kristin Wexler, Jacobs District 5<br />
Vice Vice Mayor Mayor Stacy Ben Ritter, Graber District 3<br />
Josephus Jim Scott Eggelletion, Jr., District 9<br />
Sue Lois Gunzburger, Wexler District 6<br />
Kristin Sue Gunzburger<br />
Jacobs, District 2<br />
Ken John Keechl, E. Rodstrom, District 4 Jr.<br />
Ilene Diana Lieberman, Wasserman-Rubin District 1<br />
John Josephus E. Rodstrom, Eggelletion, Jr., District Jr. 7<br />
Diana Wasserman-Rubin, District 8
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