They Got Rich in New York and Chicago. They Think Florida Is the Future.
Stephen Ross, the real estate developer, and Ken Griffin, the billionaire financier, are trying to attract businesses to their new base, South Florida.
Stephen Ross, the real estate developer, and Ken Griffin, the billionaire financier, are trying to attract businesses to their new base, South Florida.
Billionaires Stephen Ross and Ken Griffin both relocated — from New York City and Chicago, respectively — to Florida, convinced it’s the best state in the country to run a business.
The Florida Council of 100 says the campaign responds to specific challenges driving CEOs to seek new markets, including rising costs, regulatory hurdles and intense competition for talent.
Tech company ServiceNow pledges to create 850 jobs as part of an expansion to the Florida city, where employment has grown at a fast clip since 2019.
An upcoming accelerator program seeks to connect startups with some of Florida’s most influential business figures and resources.