Report: Florida CEOs plan to hire more than national counterparts

CEOs in Florida have a brighter economic outlook than their national counterparts, according to a new report from the Florida Council of 100. 

The council, a Tampa-based organization made up of business leaders statewide, conducts a quarterly CEO economic outlook index. It recently released results from the second quarter, showing more CEOs in the Sunshine State intend to invest in hiring and capital spending over the next six months when compared with CEOs nationwide.

About 49% of Florida CEOs say they plan to increase employment in the next six months, compared with 26% of CEOs across the country, the report says.