Florida hospitals took 30 spots on U.S. News & World Report's 2008 Best Hospitals list, including Miami's Bascom Palmer Eye Institute which ranked No. 1 Ophthalmology hospital in the nation for the 5th year in a row. (U.S. News & World Report, July 2008) For a list of FL's winning hospitals.

Florida has the #1 Workforce in the nation, according to CNBC's America's Top States for Business. Florida also ranked high in technology & Innovation and Access to Capital. (CNBC, July 2008)

Florida's business climate is among the Top 5 in the country, according to a new study published by the consulting firm Development Counselors International.  (The Wall Street Journal, July 2008)

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The scientists at the University of Miami's Diabetes Research Institute (DRI) are making amazing progress in the fight against diabetes. Dr. Camillo Ricordi, the Scientific Director of this world-renowned center talks about the latest research advances.

Highlights from the new Summer 2008 issue include:

• America’s #1 Workforce: CNBC selects Florida
• $1.95 Billion Available for Technology & Growth Enterprises
• Nationally Ranked Medical Facilities: U.S. News & World Report recognizes Florida hospitals
• New Frontiers in Clean Energy

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