The number of women-owned businesses in Florida grew by over 67.0 percent between 2007 and 2016.

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Snapshots
Women-owned businesses surge in the Sunshine
State
Florida
• Among the nation’s 15 most populous states, women-owned businesses in Florida grew the fastest, increasing over 67.0
percent between 2007 and 2016. This was closely followed by two other pro-business states - Georgia and Texas. All three
states grew much faster than the national average of 45.2 percent.
• On metro level, Florida particularly shined. Women-owned businesses in South Florida grew an incredible 94.7 percent
during that period, while Orlando saw an exceptional 83.5 percent increase. Among the nation’s top 50 MSAs, only Memphis
(122.2%), Detroit (121.4%) and Charlotte (105.4%) outpaced those Florida metros. Miami is now home to the 3rd most WOBs.
• Given migratory trends, cost of living, and overall economic and business climate, it should come as no surprise that four of
the top five metro areas for women-owned business growth are located in the Southeast.
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Source: JLL Research; AMEX Open; Womenable 2016 State of Women-Owned Businesses Report
Metro area
% growth in
WOB 2007-2016
South Florida 94.7%
Orlando 83.5%
Jacksonville 60.5%
Tampa Bay 56.8%
Top 50 MSA average 45.2%
June 12, 2017