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Harris Corporation to Showcase Florida-based Technology, Economic Impact in State Capitol

Posted on February 13, 2018

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Melbourne-based company sponsoring inaugural
Florida Technology Council Tech Day at the Capitol

Technology experts from Harris Corporation, one of Florida’s largest companies, will be available to discuss the latest trends in innovation and its role as an economic growth engine at the Florida Capitol this week.

Harris is the title sponsor of the first-ever Florida Technology Council Tech Day at the Capitol Thursday, Feb. 15, which showcases Florida technology companies, their homegrown innovation and the role they play in the state’s economy.

Harris is highlighting educational partnerships and technology during STEM Day at the Capitol Tuesday, Feb. 13, and on the same day Florida-based vendors will visit lawmakers during Harris Supplier Day. The company is showcasing space capabilities during Florida Space Day Wednesday, Feb. 14.

Harris experts are available for technology demonstrations and interviews on:

  • MyFloridaNet-2 (MFN-2) – New state data management network that connects agencies and local governments, school districts, colleges and universities and non-profit organizations. MFN-2 is replacing the MyFloridaNet system.
  • Public Safety Communications – First responder communications equipment and networks used throughout Florida. Harris played a significant role ensuring law enforcement, firefighters and emergency medical personnel were connected during Hurricane Irma last year.
  • Space–based weather technology – World’s most advanced digital camera monitors weather conditions aboard NOAA’s GOES-East satellite, while the Harris-built ground system controls the satellite and processes data for weather forecasters.
  • STEM education – Harris has donated millions of dollars to Florida schools and employees have volunteered thousands of hours to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics education.
  • Space – Harris’ Florida-based Space and Intelligence Systems business provides satellite technology, space-based weather monitoring capabilities, geospatial data gathering and space ground systems that receive and analyze satellite data. More than 90 Harris space antennas are on-orbit today.
  • Geiger-mode LiDAR – Advanced geospatial technology that provides high resolution topographical mapping quickly and efficiently. One application, advanced flood plain mapping to prepare for hurricanes, is recommended by the House Select Committee on Hurricane Response and Preparedness report.

Who: Harris Corporation subject matter experts

What: STEM Education Day at the Capitol – Feb. 13
Harris Supplier Day – Feb. 13
Florida Space Day – Feb. 14
Florida Technology Council Tech Day at the Capitol – Feb. 15

When: 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.

Where: Florida State Capitol Rotunda
400 S. Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32301

Filed Under: Featured Tagged With: Economic Impact, Florida Technology Council, Florida-based Technology, Harris Corporation, State Capitol, Tech Day

Florida Department of State Launches Statewide Tour to Highlight the Economic Impact of Arts and Culture in Florida

Posted on August 11, 2017

Secretary of State Ken Detzner announced today that the Florida Department of State’s Division of Cultural Affairs will partner with local agencies across the state to host the Arts and Economic Prosperity in Florida Tour, which will feature regional meetings and events to highlight the $4.68 billion economic impact of Florida’s diverse arts and culture industry and discuss how to use these results to help strengthen communities at the local level.
“Americans for the Arts’ latest study, Arts and Economic Prosperity 5, illustrates the enormous impact that arts and culture have on our state’s economy,” said Secretary Detzner. “With more than 132,000 jobs supported and $492.3 million in local and state government revenue generated, arts and culture help make Florida a great place to live, work and play. We are proud to announce this series of events to celebrate and spread the word about the importance of not-for-profit arts and culture in every corner of the Sunshine State.”
The regional meetings will focus on sharing methods and strategies for organizations to best use the results of the study in their own work and advocacy efforts, as well as highlighting successful local programs and organizations.
The tour will include stops in Jacksonville, Orlando, Miami, Tallahassee and Pensacola. A full schedule is below and more details will be released in the coming weeks for each event.

  • August 30, 2017 – Jacksonville
  • October 4, 2017 – Orlando
  • November 2017 (Date TBA) – Miami
  • January 23-25, 2018 – Tallahassee
  • March 2018 (Date TBA) – Pensacola

In addition to the regional tour events, grant workshops will be held in rural areas of the state to educate communities on the grant opportunities available through the Division of Cultural Affairs to support the efforts of local cultural organizations. The grant workshops will also provide information about the results of Arts and Economic Prosperity 5. More information on the grant workshops, including dates and locations, will be announced soon.
Visit our website for more information on the economic impact of the arts, including local studies. To view the Arts and Economic Prosperity 5: The Economic Impact of Nonprofit Arts and Cultural Organizations and Their Audiences in the State of Florida report, please click here.
For more information on the Division of Cultural Affairs, please visit dos.myflorida.com/cultural.
About the Division of Cultural Affairs
The Florida Department of State’s Division of Cultural Affairs is Florida’s legislatively designated state arts agency. The Division promotes the arts and culture as essential to quality of life for all Floridians. To achieve its mission, the Division funds and supports cultural programs that provide artistic excellence, diversity, education, access and economic vitality for Florida’s communities. For more information, visit dos.myflorida.com/cultural.

Filed Under: Featured Tagged With: Arts and Culture, Economic Impact, florida department of state, Statewide Tour

Florida Department of State Highlights $4.68 Billion Economic Impact of Arts and Culture in Florida

Posted on June 17, 2017

Arts & Economic Prosperity Report shows nonprofit arts
and culture is a significant industry in the state of Florida

Americans for the Arts, a national nonprofit organization for advancing arts in America, released the Arts and Economic Prosperity 5 report, which highlights the significant impact of nonprofit arts and cultural organizations and their audiences in the state of Florida. According to the report, the nonprofit arts and culture industry in Florida generates $4.68 billion in total economic activity, supports 132,366 full-time jobs and delivers $492.3 million in local and state government revenue.
“At the Florida Department of State, we believe that Culture Builds Florida, and this report sends a strong signal that supporting the arts and culture industry helps to build Florida’s economy and strengthen our state’s identity as the best place to live, work and play in the United States,” said Secretary of State Ken Detzner. “Thanks to the support of Governor Rick Scott and the Florida Legislature, the department provides funding, programs and resources, including grants, to help promote and grow Florida’s arts and cultural industry at the local and state level, and we encourage arts and cultural organizations to reach out to us so we can be of service.”
Other highlights of the report include:

  • Spending by nonprofit arts and cultural organizations totaled $2.29 billion in Florida during fiscal year 2015. This spending supports jobs, generates household income for families and supports local businesses.
  • During 2015, a total of 121,264 volunteers donated a total of 6,522,918 hours to nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in Florida. This represents an estimated value of $153,679,948 in donated time.
  • Nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in Florida reported receiving in-kind contributions worth an estimated $71,073,471 in 2015.
  • The nonprofit arts and culture industry leverages a significant amount of event-related spending by its audiences. To measure this impact, 35,967 event attendees were surveyed and they reported a total of $2.39 billion in event-related spending, such as eating at a restaurant, shopping in near-by stores or staying in a hotel.
  • In Florida, researchers estimate that 84.8 percent of the 70 million nonprofit arts attendees were residents and 15.2 percent were nonresidents. Nonresident attendees spent an average of 93 percent more per person than local attendees, which highlights the importance of attracting cultural tourists to reap significant economic rewards.

The last study of this depth on the economic impact of arts and culture in Florida was completed in 2009. In 2009, arts and culture generated $3.1 billion in economic activity compared to a $4.68 billion economic impact in 2015 – an increase of $1.58 billion in just six years.
The most recent study gathered data from fiscal year 2015 and was conducted by surveying 1,688 nonprofit arts and cultural organizations as well as 35,967 arts and cultural audience members in Florida. The Division of Cultural Affairs gathered data from participating organizations statewide. Funding for the Florida-specific study was provided by Citizens for Florida Arts.
To view the Arts & Economic Prosperity 5: The Economic Impact of Nonprofit Arts and Cultural Organizations and Their Audiences in the State of Florida report, please click here.
About the Division of Cultural Affairs
The Florida Department of State Division of Cultural Affairs is Florida’s legislatively designated state arts agency. The Division promotes the arts and culture as essential to quality of life for all Floridians. To achieve its mission, the Division funds and supports cultural programs that provide artistic excellence, diversity, education, access and economic vitality for Florida’s communities. For more information, visit dos.myflorida.com/cultural.

Filed Under: Featured Tagged With: Arts & Economic Prosperity Report, Division of Cultural Affairs, Economic Impact, florida department of state

Gov. Scott Discusses Economic Impacts of EFI and VISIT FLORIDA with Panama City Community Members

Posted on February 14, 2017

Business, tourism and community leaders attended Governor Rick Scott’s Fighting for Florida Jobs Roundtable today in Panama City to discuss the local economic impact of VISIT FLORIDA and Enterprise Florida and the need to fight job killing legislation in the Florida House.

To view Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA) President and CEO Carol Dover’s video, click HERE.

To view b-roll of the event and remarks by Governor Scott, click HERE.

Filed Under: Video Tagged With: community members, Economic Impact, Enterprise Florida, Gov. Rick Scott, Panama City, visit florida

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