Florida ranks 5th in the nation in terms of foreign direct investment (cheap links of london ) employment, and 1st in the Southeast U.S. with a total of 273,100 jobs supported by the estimated 2,500 foreign-afflliated companies that operate across the state and across industries links of london sweetie. Companies from the European Union account for 67% of all FDI employment in Florida, followed by companies from Asian/Pacific countries (12%) and Canada and Latin American/Caribbean countries (links of london friendship).
The total value of holdings by all foreign-affiliated companies in Florida grew by 5.3% to a total of $39.3 billion in 2006 (most recent data), putting Florida 1st in the Southeast and 9th in the nation.
More than 80 foreign and domestic banks active in international trade and finance have offices in Florida, including six of the 10 largest banks in the world links of london charms uk. New York is the only state with a larger international banking presence.
Florida’s Leading Foreign Investors
By Investment (in billions)