One of the unique aspects about Enterprise Florida, Inc. (EFI) is the strong partnership linkages it has forged, not only between business and government, but between the state and the local level as well. These partner relationships are important because they provide the basis for achieving better coordination and outcomes for the state’s economic development efforts. The primary mechanism through which the partners contribute input to EFI is the Stakeholders Council.

The Stakeholders Council is a broad-based group including economic development organizations, workforce development organizations, business development organizations, regional planning councils, community colleges, universities, military complexes, state agencies and key business sectors. The Council provides strategic information to the Enterprise Florida Board on key issues that affect job facilitation, business climate, and economic development policies and procedures around the state. The Stakeholders Council addresses issues through subject matter-based working groups, e.g. competitiveness, marketing, urban/inner cities, rural and international trade and investment.

This critical source of input and information helps keep Enterprise Florida tightly attuned to the concerns and issues on "the front lines" of economic development. The working groups currently established cover Urban, Rural and Marketing issues.