Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance

Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance Broward County's official public/private partnership for economic development To learn more, call (954) 524-3113.

The Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance (www.gflalliance.org) is Broward County’s official public/private partnership for economic development. Its mission is to lead Broward County in building a stronger and more diverse economy by stimulating the creation of new jobs and capital investment while facilitating the growth and retention of businesses in Broward County. Services offered by the Alliance

include assistance with business relocation or expansion and site selection; incentive programs and information; market research; and serving as a liaison for workforce development between WorkForce One Employment Solutions, educational institutions and the business community.

Kinda chic to be the primary economic development organization for Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County.
08/19/2026

Kinda chic to be the primary economic development organization for Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County.

On August 13, Alliance Partner Council members gathered at the Tamarac Community Center for a morning of meaningful conv...
08/18/2026

On August 13, Alliance Partner Council members gathered at the Tamarac Community Center for a morning of meaningful conversation, networking, and updates on developments and opportunities across Broward County.

Members received updates from Kenneth Lopez on new developments and initiatives taking place in Tamarac, along with insights into housing trends across Broward County and its cities. Guest speaker Joy Carter of Great Florida Homes at Keller Williams Realty Consultants shared valuable perspectives on current housing market conditions, home prices, and what the future may hold for the local housing market.

Thank you to Kenneth Lopez, Todd Holt, Joy Carter, and Herb Conde-Parlato for contributing to the discussion and sharing their insights, and to everyone who attended and participated in another successful Partner Council meeting.

If we embrace these new technologies and prioritize restoration-first thinking, we can create a blueprint for how a mode...
08/18/2026

If we embrace these new technologies and prioritize restoration-first thinking, we can create a blueprint for how a modern society thrives alongside its most precious natural wonders. Coastal development must prioritize limiting its impact on the natural systems that make Florida so special. It’s a chance to prove that when we combine local science with innovative engineering, both the economy and the environment can win.

Read more at sun-sentinel.com

This Week’s Alliance features Katherine Hendrickson.Katherine is the Executive Director of Shipwreck Park, Inc. and Wa...
08/17/2026

This Week’s Alliance features Katherine Hendrickson.

Katherine is the Executive Director of Shipwreck Park, Inc. and Wahoo Bay, where she leads efforts to connect conservation, education, research, technology, and workforce development through a community-centered approach to environmental stewardship.

A marine biologist and educator with more than 15 years of experience, Katherine has built her career around making science accessible and creating opportunities for people to actively participate in conservation. At Wahoo Bay in Pompano Beach, she works alongside universities, schools, local governments, nonprofits, technology partners, and industry professionals to transform a public waterfront park into a living laboratory for education, community science, research, and innovation. Through hands-on field experiences, environmental monitoring, underwater cameras and sensors, artificial intelligence, robotics, and university research partnerships, Wahoo Bay gives students and community members opportunities to explore real-world science while developing skills connected to emerging careers.

Katherine is especially passionate about expanding access to experiential education and building stronger pathways between K–12 education, higher education, workforce development, and the environmental and technology sectors. Her work with Shipwreck Park and Wahoo Bay is helping demonstrate how communities can bring together people, science, technology, and local resources to strengthen ecosystems while creating educational and economic opportunity—a model that is designed to grow well beyond Pompano Beach.

Prior to joining Shipwreck Park full time, Katherine served as a Research Coordinator and Educator at FAU Lab Schools and spent a decade in environmental education and natural resource management with Broward County Parks and Recreation. She holds a B.S. in Marine Biology from Florida Institute of Technology and an M.S. in Marine Biology from Nova Southeastern University.

A South Florida native, Katherine’s connection to the region’s natural environment extends well beyond her professional work. She loves exploring Florida’s unique ecosystems, both above and below the waterline, and being outdoors is one of her greatest joys. When she isn’t at Wahoo Bay, you might find her heading out on a swamp tromp with her toddler along for the adventure in a hiking backpack.

This Week’s Alliance features Alex Iriarte.Alex serves as General Manager and Senior Director of Sales for The Spot - ...
08/10/2026

This Week’s Alliance features Alex Iriarte.

Alex serves as General Manager and Senior Director of Sales for The Spot - South Florida 39, an The E.W. Scripps Company station, and the proud broadcast home of the Florida Panthers. In his role, he leads the station's strategy and operations across revenue, programming, production, marketing, and community initiatives, while stewarding the Panthers' partnership across game coverage and surrounding content.

Prior to his promotion, Alex served as the Sports Sales Manager, where he led partnership strategy across Scripps South Florida stations. Before joining Scripps, he spent nearly a decade at FOX/Bally Sports, in various roles working alongside every NHL, NBA, and MLB team in Florida.

Before entering the sports media world, he oversaw brand management for the NBA and Way of Wade at Fanatics, leading global sneaker launches with Dwyane Wade and negotiating memorabilia deals with Stephen Curry and other high-profile NBA players. He started his career with the Miami HEAT as an intern and then as a ticket operations assistant.

Alex was born and raised in Miami and has lived in Fort Lauderdale since 2012. He is a dedicated husband and dad who enjoys good food, spending time with friends and family, and working out. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Sport Management from SUNY Cortland.

Demolition Marks New Beginning for Ryzhka International LLC in the City of Lauderhill. A long-vacant gas station at 3609...
08/06/2026

Demolition Marks New Beginning for Ryzhka International LLC in the City of Lauderhill.

A long-vacant gas station at 3609 W. Broward Boulevard in Lauderhill is making way for new investment and new opportunity.

On August 3, demolition began on the abandoned property, clearing the site for the future headquarters of Ryhzka International. The new 5,000-square-foot, two-story office building will serve as the company's home base and is expected to create 7 to 10 full-time jobs.

The project represents the transformation of an underutilized property into a productive business investment and reflects the continued momentum of redevelopment in the City of Lauderhill.

The Alliance worked alongside Ryhzka International throughout the development process, connecting the company with resources and partners to help move the project from concept to construction. The effort was supported through a collaborative partnership involving David Coddington, Senior Vice President of Business Development for the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance; Darien Lovett, Manager of Prosperity Broward for the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance Foundation; and Sharon Jacob of the City of Lauderhill's Economic Development team, whose coordination and support helped advance the project.

"Today's demolition marks more than the removal of an abandoned property- it's the beginning of a new investment in Lauderhill," said David Coddington, Senior Vice President of Business Development for the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance. "Projects like this demonstrate what's possible when the private sector and community partners work together to create jobs, encourage investment, and strengthen our local economy."

The Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance congratulates Michael Dunbar and the Ryhzka International team on reaching this important milestone and looks forward to celebrating the completion of their new headquarters.

The Alliance values our strong relationship with SelectFlorida and the collaboration that helps connect businesses and i...
08/04/2026

The Alliance values our strong relationship with SelectFlorida and the collaboration that helps connect businesses and investors with opportunities in Greater Fort Lauderdale and throughout the state.

Last week, Todd Holt, Vice President of Business Development at the Alliance, met with Matt Swanson and the SelectFlorida team to discuss our continued partnership and shared commitment to advancing economic growth and investment across Florida.

Having worked alongside the SelectFlorida team on several foreign direct investment (FDI) missions, Todd has seen firsthand the dedication and coordination behind these efforts. From leading international missions to supporting Florida’s network of overseas offices, their work helps strengthen our state's global presence, attract investment, and build connections that create opportunities for Florida businesses and communities.

Great spending time with the team at Fort Lauderdale United and Nova Southeastern University (Nova Southeastern Universi...
07/24/2026

Great spending time with the team at Fort Lauderdale United and Nova Southeastern University (Nova Southeastern University)🤝

Visits like these are a great reminder of the power of collaboration in driving innovation, talent development, and economic growth across Greater Fort Lauderdale. Thank you for welcoming us and for your continued partnership as we work together to create new opportunities for our community.

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