Business and Industry

Money magazine just voted Coral Springs as 27th in the nation of best places to live. In addition to the plentitude of amenities, business is booming. According to Coral Springs Magazine, 92% of business leaders feel good about the business atmosphere here. The unemployment rate is lower than most of the state at 4.2%, according to the city’s Strategic Plan 2005-2006. The demand for more businesses is so great that over 50 new office structures are being built all over the city, including One Charter Place built by the Amera Corporation. This 210,000-square-foot complex, complete with parking garage, will be just the first of many redevelopments along the corner of University Drive and Sample Road.

Coral Springs continues to receive high marks, including a AAA rating by Standard & Poor’s, Moody’s and Fitch. Property owners love the fact that the millage rate is lower than rates of neighboring cities. Coral Springs was also recognized as one of the 25 safest cities in the United States by Morgan Quinto Press. Those wanting to buy a home can find plenty of real estate agents on hand for quick advice.

What was once a small community now boasts over 120,000 people, and they have everything at their fingertips, including high-end healthcare. Locals can find chiropractors, acupuncturists, plastic surgeons, dermatologists, ophthalmologists and dentists as well as family practitioners. Coral Springs is served by two world-class medical facilities: Coral Springs Medical Center and Northwest Medical Center, covering over 50 medical specialties.

The community is active in the city. Over 30,000 volunteer hours are put in every year. A great way to network is by joining the Coral Springs Chamber of Commerce and attending their numerous events. The Chamber also has an active group that promotes leadership, called Leadership Coral Springs. They recognize local business leaders through various awards programs as well.

There is an organization for everyone in Coral Springs, including Toastmasters, Rotary Club, PTA, MOMs Club, the Garden Club and even the Star Trek club. The city encourages involvement with open attendance to the commission meetings and town hall-type meetings called Slice of the Springs. The mayor, vice mayor and commissioners also make themselves available to the citizenry. In addition, our award-winning local Channel 25 has ongoing city information and broadcasts commission meetings.

Business is made easier by various Wi-Fi locations around town, including Starbucks, Atlanta Bread Company and Java D’lites (where a conference room is also available).

Coral Springs is also easily accessible to other urban areas like Boca Raton and Ft. Lauderdale, including the airport; it simply requires a jump on I-95, the Sawgrass Expressway or the Florida Turnpike. Those commuting back and forth will find plenty of local mechanics to service their cars and prepare them for the trip ahead.

Business leaders today want to look at the top of their game and often do so by visiting a nearby salon for everything from a new power hair-do to a bit of much needed R& R. Local spas and salons include: Camilla Day Spa, Renaissance Wellness Day Spa, Touch of Class Day Spa, Skin Therapy, Caprichos Beauty Salon, Coral Springs Styling and Barber Shop and Sport Clips.

Need a lawyer? Legal eagles here specialize in everything from corporate law to personal injury to divorce. Even our own Mayor Scott Brook, is an attorney.

In this bustling community, there is something for everyone.