Florida unveils new economic development brand

Florida banking on catchy slogan, orange necktie logo to attract more businesses to state

Published On: Jan 31 2013 02:44:04 PM EST   Updated On: Jan 31 2013 03:47:23 PM EST
Florida logo
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -

Florida is banking on a catchy new slogan and a logo featuring an orange necktie to attract more businesses to the state.

Gov. Rick Scott and Enterprise Florida, a public-private partnership that promotes economic development, announced the state's new business brand on Thursday in Tallahassee.

The slogan is "Florida is the perfect climate for business."

The logo is the word "FLORIDA" in green capital letters except for the "I," which is orange and in the shape of a tie.

Enterprise Florida is seeking $3 million from the state and $1.5 million from private donors for a campaign based on the new brand.

It's a brand the state, though, must share with University of Miami football coach Al Golden whose trade mark is the orange tie he wears on the sidelines.