Those of us who call Central Florida home have known for decades that Orlando is an international city by many measures. Nearly one in four residents in the region is foreign-born, and international migration has driven close to two-thirds of population growth since 2020. International tourism has been part of the economic lifeblood of the region since the opening of Walt Disney World nearly 55 years ago.

Florida has become the preferred US destination for British companies establishing a North American presence — no state income tax, two international airports in the Tampa–Orlando corridor, a strong British business community through the BABC, and straightforward proximity to Latin American markets. The logic is sound. But the operational reality of setting up a US entity involves a series of financial moments where currency handling matters more than most advisors mention.

On April 30, BABCCF hosted a panel at the USF Patel Center spotlighting the UK-Florida Life Sciences Innovation Corridor. The event highlighted Tampa Bay’s rapid growth as a life sciences hub - with over 26,000 workers and a 41% employment increase over the past decade - and featured UK company Acadiant’s success story in the region.

British researchers have taken a bold step toward solving one of space exploration’s biggest challenges - keeping humans healthy on extended missions - by sending a colony of microscopic worms to the International Space Station (ISS).

With global mobility and travel a key aspect in the UK-US business corridor, staying informed about immigration policies is crucial for businesses, professionals, and dual-nationals pursuing cross-Atlantic ventures.

The British American Business Council of Central Florida (BABCCF) is proud to announce a new premium sponsorship with Virgin Atlantic and Delta Air Lines. This partnership strengthens the BABCCF's mission to foster commerce and connections between Central Florida and the United Kingdom, leveraging the airlines' combined transatlantic leadership.