Florida ranks No. 1 for trade infrastructure

Florida is No. 1 in the U.S. when it comes to infrastructure improvements that promote global trade, a new survey shows, but the state lags most of the country in overall economic performance.

FreeEnterprise.com, a unit of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, conducted the survey, part of a small business summit held in Washington, D.C., this week.

On the infrastructure category, the report states: “Florida has continued to prioritize investments in port facility upgrades and expansions, looking to open the state to more international trade.” The report also cites the state's Rural Infrastructure Fund and its Economic Development Transportation Fund, both of which prioritize funding that leads to job creation.