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2011 Annual Report

Monday, October 31, 2011 / Categories: Research, Annual Reports

Economic Commentary: Florida's Business Incubators

Friday, September 30, 2011 / Categories: Research, Economic Development

"This Economic Commentary examines the state's wide range of business incubators, which are designed to provide small companies with business support during their formative stages. New incubators are now in the works with the goal of helping Florida create and retain jobs. "

County by County Data (an interactive webpage)

Friday, September 30, 2011 / Categories: Research, Local Government

The "Download" link below will take you to an interactive page offering a county by county breakdown showing wide range of data relating to population, income, tax revenues and expenditures.

How Florida Counties Compare

Friday, September 30, 2011 / Categories: Research, Local Government

"This report compares the revenue and expenditure profiles of Florida's 67 counties to provide taxpayers an overview of how their local governments compare with the rest of the state's. While the focus is on county and municipal governments, there is information on all types of local jurisdictions, including special districts and school districts. "

Report and Recommendations of the Florida TaxWatch Government Cost Savings Task Force for Fiscal Year 2012-13

Wednesday, August 31, 2011 / Categories: Research, Cost Savings

The Task Force provides a compilation of 135 extensively researched recommendations aimed at achieving major cost-savings and cost containment in many areas of state government.

Analysis of Unreserved Funds- Debt- and Property Utilization in Palm Beach County

Wednesday, August 31, 2011 / Categories: Research, Local Government

"Specific areas of Palm Beach County government and the management of taxpayer dollars are the focus of this report. Also noted, are significant opportunities for improvement in the management and utilization of specific assets. "

Roadmap to Sustainable Government Transformation: Why Government Transformation Efforts Often Fail and How to Fix It

Wednesday, August 31, 2011 / Categories: Research, Guest Columns

"This report, written independently of Florida TaxWatch, outlines the critical elements and a strategic roadmap to achieve sustainable government transformation. "

Economic Commentary: Florida's Universities and Technology Transfer

Wednesday, August 31, 2011 / Categories: Research, Economic Development, Education

"From Gatorade to the chemotherapy drug Taxol, some of the nation's most recognizable inventions are from Florida's University system. This report shows how the process works and which universities account for the most inventions. "

Manufacturing: An Economic Driver for Jobs and Florida's Future

Sunday, July 31, 2011 / Categories: Research, Economic Development

"Citrus and beaches define Florida's image, but manufacturing must play a major role to ease Florida's move into the global economy. This report examines barriers to manufacturing growth and recommends changes to the state's economic development policy. "

Estimated Job Growth in Florida Previous recoveries offer clues for next12 months -150-000 jobs estimate

Sunday, July 31, 2011 / Categories: Research, Economic Development

The past is indeed prologue when it comes to forecasting Florida's economic outlook. This report shows how past recessions hint at how the recovery is likely to play out.

Economic Commentary: Florida Retains 'AAA' Rating while Outlook Improves to 'Stable'- Despite U.S. Downgrade

Sunday, July 31, 2011 / Categories: Research, Economic Development

This commentary shows how Florida fared relative to the rest of the nation after the Standard & Poors downgrade of the U.S credit rating.

Continuous Process Improvement:' Reducing the Costs of Doing Business in Florida by Creating 'World Class' Regulatory Processes

Sunday, July 31, 2011 / Categories: Research, Economic Development

"This report explores the wide-ranging ramifications of regulations: We need the protection they provide, but the costs of such regulations could restrict business development. "

2011 Annual Report

Economic Commentary: Florida's Business Incubators

County by County Data (an interactive webpage)

How Florida Counties Compare

Report and Recommendations of the Florida TaxWatch Government Cost Savings Task Force for Fiscal Year 2012-13

Analysis of Unreserved Funds- Debt- and Property Utilization in Palm Beach County

Roadmap to Sustainable Government Transformation: Why Government Transformation Efforts Often Fail and How to Fix It

Economic Commentary: Florida's Universities and Technology Transfer

Manufacturing: An Economic Driver for Jobs and Florida's Future

Estimated Job Growth in Florida Previous recoveries offer clues for next12 months -150-000 jobs estimate

Economic Commentary: Florida Retains 'AAA' Rating while Outlook Improves to 'Stable'- Despite U.S. Downgrade

Continuous Process Improvement:' Reducing the Costs of Doing Business in Florida by Creating 'World Class' Regulatory Processes

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