Most of the computer and software companies that are sprouting in those areas are pointedly being encouraged by government, but they largely reflect a growing entrepreneurial spirit and lightening advances in technology. Meanwhile, the state's five main ports make ocean shipping a thriving business for imports and exports coming to or being shipped from the Southeast. Add to that mix the state's geographic location and the cultural advantages that come with an increasingly multicultural society, and South Florida rightfully claims to be the gateway to burgeoning trade opportunities in the Caribbean and Latin America. As Latin America continues to expand, South Florida stands to benefit as a major launching place for financial and trade companies serving the Latin market. There's a lot of capital flowing between South Florida and Latin America.
International trade is probably the most unrealized growth potential for the state.
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