“Exports of goods made in the Sunshine State rose by 3 percent in March to $5.81 billion compared with $5.63 billion in February, according to new data compiled by e-forecasting.com.The March trade data — the most recent available — is important because strong growth in exports leads to an expansion in overall corporate sales, improves profitability, accelerates capital expenditures and results in the creation of jobs.”
“In comparison to a year ago, Florida’s outbound shipments from state companies surpassed their level in March 2011 by $481.1 million, or 9 percent.”
“Manufactured goods dominated the state’s international trade, accounting for 77 percent of all exports.”
Click HERE to read the full story on Orlando Business Journal
