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Recently, the @SelectFLA international and domestic teams came together in Orlando, FL to advance priorities as a team that promotes Florida’s economic development. The team focused on strategic alignment that supports Florida’s small and emerging businesses as they seek to expand their footprints to the international stage.

.@SelectFlorida ABCs of Exporting Roadshow visited Highlands, Lake and Polk counties along with the Ocala metro region to meet with community business leaders, entrepreneurs, service providers and economic development professionals, discussing market entry strategy financing tools, international partnership development and more. Attendees gained foundational knowledge and an expanded network of public and private partners to take their businesses to the next level.

.@SelectFLA is proud to announce the hosting of its quarterly Board of Directors Meeting taking place in Fort Walton Beach, FL on March 25-26, 2026. We look forward to connecting with partners and stakeholders as we continue working together to strengthen Florida’s international economic development and international competitiveness!

Florida doesn't just talk space — we fund it. $531M+ invested in spaceport infrastructure through our joint program with FDOT concentrated mostly at Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. That investment has leveraged $3.3B in private industry funding. That's how you lead.

Check out @SelectFLA’s upcoming event dates and locations! Update your calendar with the latest opportunities for Florida businesses >> bit.ly/4btfdDB

SelectFlorida will be hosting turnkey booths in the Discovery Zone—designed for innovative and fast-growing cyber companies—at Infosecurity Europe 2026! Join us to showcase your innovations, build high-value international partnerships and position your brand on the international stage!   Contact us to learn more about SelectFlorida’s Trade Grants available on a first-come, first-served basis > bit.ly/4141UEG Interested in other events with SelectFlorida this year or next? Explore our upcoming events > bit.ly/4rqtuGT

After joining @SelectFLA for MRO Europe, Florida-based maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services provider Jet Air MRO had this to say: “Attending MRO Europe was a valuable experience for Jet Air MRO. The event provided a strong platform to showcase our repair capabilities and connect with both existing and new international customers. Through our booth, we were able to generate several high-quality leads, including airlines and MRO partners interested in our hydraulic and pneumatic component repair services. These interactions have already resulted in meaningful follow-ups and quotes in progress, which we expect will translate into export sales over the coming months. Beyond immediate leads, the event expanded our visibility across Europe and strengthened relationships with our global supply chain partners.”

Yesterday, @SelectFLA Board Member and President and CEO of @BDBPalmBeach, Kelly Smallridge, sat down for a fireside chat at Sunposium 2026 hosted by @MPFNeuro. Talking with @FLACommerce VP of Business Development Heather Shubirg, President and CEO of @BioFlorida Mark Glickman and MPFI’s Dr. Paul Evans, the group explored the key players driving Florida’s bioeconomy, emerging technologies, Florida’s skilled workforce and more.

This week, @SelectFLA is escorting Florida companies and port officials on an Export Sales Mission to Tegucigalpa, Honduras and San Salvador, El Salvador to participate business meetings with local companies and briefings with U.S. ambassadors. The United States is the leading trade and economic partner for Honduras and El Salvador, making both countries highly receptive markets for U.S. products and services. Interested in other events with SelectFlorida this year or next? Explore our upcoming events >> bit.ly/47kLWtm

Hospitalar 2026 in São Paulo, Brazil is coming up on May 19-22, 2026—expecting more than 1,200 exhibitors and 70,000 attendees! Brazil is the largest healthcare market in Latin America, spending 5.2% of its GDP on healthcare and creating new opportunities for U.S. exporters to expand. Interested in joining SelectFlorida? Contact us to learn more about SelectFlorida’s Trade Grants available on a first-come, first-served basis >> bit.ly/40VXy2o

Major thanks to @SecDuffy, @USDOT & @FAANews! FDOT is honored to receive this designation and is looking forward to helping shape the future of AAM across the country.

📺 WATCH 📺 Companies from across the state showcased their advanced technologies to military stakeholders and economic leaders at Northwest Florida Pitch Day 2025 in Panama City. This event gave companies the platform to present their innovative defense technology—highlighting how Florida is positioning itself to be a hub for strategic military investment and innovation.

SPOTLIGHT: Check out what Florida company Startup Space dba Economic Impact Catalyst had to say after joining SelectFlorida for its Export Sales Mission to South Africa. “Participation in the SelectFlorida trade mission to South Africa generated strong export leads with economic development agencies, investment bodies, and entrepreneurship institutions in Johannesburg, Durban, and Cape Town. The mission addressed pipeline discussions for future U.S. based software licensing, ecosystem design services, and long-term partnerships. These engagements represent meaningful potential export sales for Florida through technology and consulting services delivered from the US. The mission is expected to support future employment growth in Florida as international demand scales. SelectFlorida's support was critical in facilitating market access, senior-level introductions, and accelerating EIC's export strategy.”

Did You Know? @SelectFLA offers valuable and comprehensive export assistance! SelectFlorida helps companies around the Sunshine State enter and expand into international markets through nationally recognized programs and services. Let us help you bring your product to the rest of the world! Visit our website to explore how SelectFlorida connects your business to the rest of the world >> SelectFlorida.org

PARTNER HIGHLIGHT: In February, the Business Development Board of Palm Beach County hosted Wall Street South, which included a panel moderated by @SelectFLA. The five financial leaders on the panel discussed why they chose to establish a presence in Palm Beach County—the Wall Street of the South.

.@SelectFLA helps Florida companies enter and expand in international markets through nationally recognized programs, trade and business development missions and participation in industry leading international trade shows. See what’s upcoming for SelectFlorida and participating Florida companies >> bit.ly/4qYj0yr

Join Florida leadership and @SelectFLA for an exclusive International Trade and Business Development Leadership Mission to Brazil, focused on strengthening Florida’s presence in Latin America’s largest economy—with access to Intermodal South America 2026 and a meeting with ABRALOG, the Brazilian logistics association. Register and sponsor using this link before March 13, 2026 >> cvent.me/mRVWPD

.@SelectFLA: Small Business is Our Benchmark! Florida is #1 in Business Establishments, the #2 Business Environment—providing awareness and access to valuable resources available to Florida businesses. Visit our website to explore what is available to your company and industry >> selectflorida.org

Florida leadership invites you to join an exclusive International Trade and Business Development Leadership Mission to Brazil, focused on strengthening Florida’s presence in Latin America’s largest economy.   This mission includes access to Intermodal South America 2026, one of the largest logistics, transportation, supply chain and trade events in Latin America.   Register and sponsor using this link before March 13, 2026 >> cvent.me/mRVWPD

Meet the initial group of Rural and Tribal EDO designees for SelectUSA’s Invest in Rural America opportunities at the 2026 #SelectUSASummit. Find them in the Exhibition Hall, where they’ll share what rural America has to offer global businesses. 🔗 selectusasummit.us/Programming/In…