Florida to Begin 2040 Economic Strategy Research in 2027
Business operators in Florida should prepare for a new long-term economic framework scheduled to arrive in late 2028.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Economic Indicators
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The Florida Chamber Foundation will launch a two-year research initiative in early 2027 to develop a long-term economic strategy. This project, known as the 2040 Blueprint, will replace the state’s current 2030 strategic framework for business operators.
Why it matters
As Florida maintains its position as the 14th largest economy globally, businesses rely on these blueprints to identify emerging growth pillars and workforce development priorities. The transition to a new plan allows operators to anticipate shifts in regional economic goals.
The Chamber framework consists of 6 pillars and 39 goals, with the upcoming effort building on a foundation that currently supports Florida's status as the 14th largest economy globally. The research phase for the new plan will span 2 years before the 2040 release.
The players
Florida Chamber Foundation
A research-focused affiliate of the state chamber of commerce that develops long-term economic and workforce strategic frameworks for the Florida business community.
The details
The Florida Chamber Foundation will conduct AI-enabled research to inform its next long-term economic strategy. This process aims to scale insights similar to the previous plan, which involved 10,000 interviews, 67 county visits, and 87 town hall meetings. By digitizing and accelerating these community engagement efforts, the organization intends to synthesize data across diverse business sectors to set state-level policy targets.
Timeline
Early 2027: Research for the 2040 Blueprint begins.
Fall 2028: The Florida Chamber Foundation will unveil the 2040 Blueprint.
Market Landscape
This development follows the structure established by the Florida 2030 Blueprint, which currently organizes the state's economic development across six specific pillars. The new plan marks a transition toward using AI-enabled research to define state-level growth trajectories beyond 2030.
Operators should monitor the research rollout in early 2027 to align internal planning with the state's identified growth pillars. Reviewing these benchmarks provides a leading indicator for shifts in state policy, workforce incentives, and infrastructure investment priorities.
The takeaway
The transition to the 2040 Blueprint signals a long-term shift in Florida's economic forecasting models toward AI-enabled research. Operators should calendar the late 2028 release date to update their own strategic assumptions based on the Foundation's new goals.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government..
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