Florida CEOs Project Growth, Optimism Surges

Florida vs. National Sentiment

Compared to their national peers, Florida CEOs are showing greater optimism across key indicators:

Hiring confidence significantly higher: Florida CEOs reported a significantly higher employment outlook (87) compared to national peers (37), highlighting strong confidence in workforce growth and talent availability.

Stronger capital investment plans: Florida leaders reported a capital spending index of (85) versus (77) nationally; however, Florida increased by 9 points from last quarter while the nation jumped 12 points.

Measured sales outlook: Florida CEOs projected a sales outlook (100) compared to the national index (114); however, Florida increased 14 points and the national number only increased by 7.

"Confidence in Florida's future economic growth and development is clear from the FC100's Q3 forecast," said George LeMieux, chair of the Florida Council of 100. "The quarterly index signals increasing optimism among our members who are collaborating with business leaders around the world to create opportunity and welcome innovation so that Florida's economy and workforce can thrive."

Source: Florida Council of 100