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LEADING
SECTORS.
WORK
NUMBER OF BUSINESSES IN
DOWNTOWN FORT LAUDERDALE
REAL ESTATE &
CONSTRUCTION
300
GOVERNMENT
210
MEDICAL
175
FOOD SERVICE
& HOSPITALITY
155
ARTS &
ENTERTAINMENT
57
MANUFACTURING
& WHOLESALE
101
EDUCATION
54
LEGAL
631
FINANCIAL &
INSURANCE
250
RETAIL
199
INFORMATION
SERVICES
90
TRANSPORTATION
50
Downtown Fort Lauderdale has established itself as a world-class international business center and one of the
most desirable locations for new, expanding or relocating businesses. This attractive commercial environment is
supported by a diverse range of leading industry sectors ranging from legal and financial services to technology
and engineering providing jobs to almost 60,000 employees.
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