A delegation from the US state of Florida, headed by Governor Ron DeSantis, met with various leaders from the Italian superyacht industry in Viareggio this week as part of an international trade and business development mission to Italy.
The visit saw DeSantis and other Florida representatives sit down with Sanlorenzo, Benetti and Overmarine – each with a presence in Florida – to "encourage an increase in their investments in Florida's world-class ports and an expansion of their operations in the state".
DeSantis also used the occasion to announce the opening of a new SelectFlorida international trade development office in Italy next year (2025), which will provide information and assistance to Italian companies interested in establishing operations in Florida. The new location joins an existing network of 18 SelectFlorida offices in 16 countries worldwide.
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