Florida's economy is rapidly growing and is a major consumer market in the nation. Florida enjoys an unemployment rate that is slightly lower than the rest of the nation at approximately 5.1%.

Collier County

Currently there is a thriving blend of retail, services, new construction, tourism, retirement expenditures and agriculture in Collier County. Small businesses are healthy in Naples contributing more than two-thirds of the total private employment.

Naples resort industry and ecotourism equally contributes to the economic growth of the area as well as the 17 industrial parks and parks for commerce. Excellent educational opportunities for residents including higher education attracts residents and businesses.

With plenty of sunshine, and the lowest advalorem tax rate in the state of Florida, Naples, is an ideal location for high- and mid-tech operations. telecommunications and clean, and light industry.

Listed below you'll find some useful information.

Major Employers of Collier County

Collier County School Board	3350
NCH Healthcare Systems	2700
Publix Super Market, Inc.	1755
Collier County Government	1060
Marriott Corporation	860
County Sheriff's Department	838
Winn dixie Stores, Inc.	760
The Ritz-Carlton, Naples	758
Naples Registry Resort	600
Collier Enterprises	500
First Union Bank	410
Boran Craig Barber Engel Construction	384
Walmart Discount Cities	374
Barron Collier	350
Bentley Village	335
Naples Daily News	321
The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club	300
K-Mart Corporation	285
Moorings Park	285

Florida's Top Five Private Companies

Publix Super Markets Lakeland	Supermarkets	941-688-1188
Adventist Health System Winter Park	Healthcare Mgmt.	407-647-4400
George E. Warren Vero Beach	Petroleum Trading	561-778-7100
Staff Leasing Bradenton	Employee Leasing	941-748-4540
Carnival Hotels & Casinos Miami	Hotel & Casino Management	305-445-4200

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Florida Employment Statistics

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