{"id":2568008,"date":"2026-02-09T15:58:01","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T20:58:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/florida-poaches-yet-another-juggernaut-california-business-as-economic-red-shift-continues\/"},"modified":"2026-02-09T16:02:38","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T21:02:38","slug":"florida-poaches-yet-another-juggernaut-california-business-as-economic-red-shift-continues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/florida-poaches-yet-another-juggernaut-california-business-as-economic-red-shift-continues\/","title":{"rendered":"Florida Poaches Yet Another Juggernaut California Business as Economic Red Shift Continues"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fflorida-poaches-yet-another-juggernaut-california-business-as-economic-red-shift-continues%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2568008&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>D-Wave Quantum, a publicly traded <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/senate-confirms-kathleen-hicks-as-deputy-defense-secretary\/\" title=\"Senate Confirms Kathleen Hicks as Deputy Defense Secretary\">quantum computing<\/a> company, is relocating its headquarters from Silicon Valley, California, to Boca raton, Florida, bringing hundreds of jobs and U.S. R&#038;D activity to the Sunshine State. The company\u2019s CEO, Dr. Alan Baratz, says Florida\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/another-year-more-california-exes-are-living-in-texas-washington-examiner\/\" title=\"Another year, more ... \u2018exes\u2019 are living in Texas - Washington Examiner\">growing tech ecosystem<\/a>, available talent, and spirit of innovation made it the ideal location for the new headquarters and research facility. Florida officials, including Secretary of Commerce J. Alex Kelly, welcomed the move and touted opportunities for advanced research and job growth. The relocation is placed in the broader context of California losing several major firms in recent years and facing ongoing concerns about business climate,with sources noting notable departures (e.g., Chevron, SpaceX, Oracle, Toyota) and California\u2019s 2025 ranking as last for business by Chief Executive Magazine. The article also references other corporate shifts and media commentary about tax policies contributing to the exodus from California.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>A publicly traded quantum computing company will move its headquarters from California to Florida.<\/p>\n<p>D-Wave Quantum will move out of Silicon Valley in exchange for the Sunshine State, bringing hundreds of jobs and economic activity to Boca Raton, Florida.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Florida represents one of the fastest growing technology ecosystems in the United States, and as such it was the ideal choice for our new corporate headquarters and U.S. R&amp;D facility,&rdquo; D-Wave CEO Dr. Alan Baratz said in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dwavequantum.com\/company\/newsroom\/press-release\/d-wave-selects-boca-raton-for-new-corporate-headquarters-and-u-s-r-d-facility\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The state offers a rich scientific and educational environment, a growing pool of highly skilled tech talent, and a vibrant spirit of innovation that made it attractive to D-Wave,&rdquo; he added.<\/p>\n<p>Baratz invoked the economic opportunities available in Florida for his firm.<\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"stnvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} else { \t\t\t\tdocument.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() { \t\t\t\t\tfunction loadScript(src) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst script=document.createElement(\"script\"); \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.src=src; \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.async=true; \t\t\t\t\t\tdocument.body.appendChild(script); \t\t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\t\tfunction findPreviousParagraph(selector, x) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst targetElement=document.querySelector(selector); 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\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloadScript(\"https:\/\/embed.sendtonews.com\/player3\/embedcode.js?fk=s28Az7AY\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tobserver.disconnect(); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t}, \t\t\t\t\t\t\t{ threshold: 0.5 } \/\/ Adjust threshold as needed \t\t\t\t\t\t);  \t\t\t\t\t\tobserver.observe(element); \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Find the 1st paragraph before #stnvideo and observe it \t\t\t\t\tlet paragraphToObserve=findPreviousParagraph(\"#stnvideo\", 2); \t\t\t\t\tobserveElement(paragraphToObserve); \t\t\t\t}); \t\t\t} \t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;With our new headquarters in Boca Raton, D-Wave will bring to South Florida incredible opportunities for advanced research, talent recruitment, and <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >high-impact technology development<\/a> that is shaping the future of computing.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">WAVE GOODBYE: D-Wave Quantum, a publicly traded pioneer in quantum computing, is the latest tech firm to pack up and head for the Sunshine State, leaving California&rsquo;s Silicon Valley behind to bet on Florida&rsquo;s fast-growing technology scene.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The state offers a rich scientific and&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Xg1EDQYDNN\">pic.twitter.com\/Xg1EDQYDNN<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; FOX Business (@FoxBusiness) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FoxBusiness\/status\/2017245572676157913?\">January 30, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The move was supported by senior Florida officials, who welcomed D-Wave to their new home.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We&rsquo;re excited to welcome D-Wave to Florida as it accelerates the development and delivery of its quantum computing technologies, which will help further establish the state as a center of high demand job growth and business formation through innovation,&rdquo; Florida Secretary of Commerce J. Alex Kelly reacted.<\/p>\n<p>D-Wave will transition into its new headquarters by the end of this year.<\/p>\n<p>But as noted by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxbusiness.com\/technology\/florida-wins-again-quantum-computing-company-joins-exodus-from-high-tax-california\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fox Business<\/a>, D-Wave is hardly the only business to move out of California recently &mdash; especially as Democratic leadership considers even more tax hikes, including a possible 5 percent one-time wealth tax.<\/p>\n<p>Among the businesses that have left in recent years are Chevron, X\/Twitter, SpaceX, Oracle, Hewlett Packard, Charles Schwab, and Toyota Motor North America, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/californiaglobe.com\/fr\/leaving-california-three-more-major-businesses-close-or-move-out-of-state\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">California Globe<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Manufacturers like Blue Diamond, Anheuser-Busch, and Leprimo &mdash; some of which have worked in California for over a century &mdash; are decreasing capacity in the state for better business environments elsewhere.<\/p>\n<p>Even iconic California brands are leaving: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/chick-fil-a-is-facing-a-sauce-shortage\/\" title=\"Chick-Fil-A Is Facing A Sauce Shortage\">fast food restaurant<\/a> In-N-Out is moving to Tennessee.<\/p>\n<p>Chief Executive Magazine ranked California dead last for best and worst states for business in 2025.<\/p>\n<p>The Golden State has had the dishonor for 14 straight years.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\"> \t\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* Name<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* <\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<label>* Message<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t<textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\"> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> \t\t<script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey==typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts={ \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs=[ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i=0; i <inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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CEO Alan Baratz said Florida\u2019s fast-growing tech ecosystem, skilled talent pool, strong scientific and educational environment, and culture of innovation made it an ideal choice for the new headquarters and U.S. R&amp;D facility, highlighting the economic opportunities there. Florida officials welcomed the move, with Secretary of Commerce J. Alex Kelly noting it will accelerate the state\u2019s development, talent recruitment, and high-impact technology creation, helping Florida become a center for in-demand job growth and business formation through innovation. D-Wave plans to complete the transition by year\u2019s end. The piece also frames the move within a broader pattern of California departures by other major companies, mentions various firms leaving the state, and cites rankings that California is the least favorable state for business in 2025. 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