Coolest Thing
Made in Florida

Making Florida a Top 5 State for Manufacturing Jobs

Coolest Thing Made in Florida
Coolest Thing Made in Florida

Coolest Thing Made in Florida

Making Florida a Top 5 State for Manufacturing

Top 16 Voting Has Closed

Thank you to everyone who voted during the Top 16 round of the 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Florida competition. Your votes are helping determine which Florida-made products continue their journey toward being named the 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Florida.

Stay Tuned for the Top 8

If you’re a Florida manufacturer, join the Florida Chamber of Commerce and connect with business leaders across the state as we work to grow Florida manufacturing, create more high-wage jobs, and move Florida toward becoming a top five state for manufacturing jobs by 2030.

How the Competition Works

Nomination Period Opens

(April 13 – May 31, 2026)

  • Any product manufactured in Florida is eligible.
  • Businesses, employees, and the public can self-nominate or nominate a company.
Popular Vote – Determines Top 32

(June 15 – July 1st, 2026)

  • Public voting is open to all nominees.
  • Voters may vote once per day
  • Top 32 products advance to the Bracket Competition
Bracket Competition Begins (Single Elimination)

(July 15 – October 23, 2026)

Top 32 → Top 16:
July 15 – July 28

Top 16 → Top 8:
Aug 4 – Aug 18

Top 8 → Top 4:
Aug 25 – Sept 8

Top 4 → Top 2:
Sept 15 – Sept 29

Final Round Voting:
Oct 12 – Oct 23

Winner Announcement

(October 28, 2026)

  • The Coolest Thing Made in Florida will be crowned at the Florida Future Forum!
  • The winner receives statewide recognition, a trophy, media spotlight, and a digital badge.

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Get Involved!

Trade Associations, Local Chambers, Colleges, Universities and Businesses—Help Spread the Word!

  • If you’re part of an economic development organization, trade group, technical school, law firm, or bank, encourage your members to nominate their products!
  • Contact us for co-branding opportunities to support Florida’s growing manufacturing sector.

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Email: coolestthing@flchamber.com

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