Opinion: Jim Kallinger, Chairman of the Small Business and Consumer Alliance and former State Representative.
According to several independent reports, Florida is either the leading economy in the country or one of the top 3 state economies in the country. Despite the fact that there has been some uncertainty over tariff policy, inflation, and interest rates, there is still no better place to own and grow a business than in Florida.
There is one main reason why our state has achieved this strong reputation: government stays out of our business. Nevertheless, there are still some areas where we need more reform and more action. Shipments are slow because of jam-packed roadways, and burdensome property taxes and sky-high property insurance costs drag on our bank accounts and create worries where none should exist.