Wellington is a medium-sized Florida town but it remains in the limelight for many reasons. It is the most favorite destination for equestrian and polo competitions in the world. Every winter, people with unbelievable amount of money such as Bill Gates, Jobs family, Arab Sheikhs and other billionaires from around the world throng the city to attend the famous World Equestrian Festival (WEF).
WEF has grown in popularity over the years and it has turned a relatively unknown city into an epicenter of riding. Rich come to Wellington to mingle, ride and enjoy perpetual sunshine. It is also pertinent to note that the prestigious US Open Polo Championship is also held in Wellington at the end of festive season in March. These activities have not only enhanced the city’s reputation as a family friendly destination but have also given a massive boost to area’s economy.
With the growing popularity, the economic opportunity and the job growth is also on the rise. In fact, Wellington is one of the fasted growing cities not only in Palm Beach County but in the entire state of Florida. As expected, the increasing influx of the rich from across the globe every year has further strengthen its main industries such as retail, leisure and hospitality and tourism, opening more employment opportunities for the job aspirants.
The biggest economic sector in Wellington with highest number of jobs is the equestrian industry without any doubt. More people work in Wellington’s equestrian industry than that of any other part of the world. There has been increasing requirement of manpower in equestrian industry as it is constantly expanding and growing.
Other important economic sectors include healthcare, IT and telecommunications, manufacturing and aviation and aerospace engineering. Some of the most well-known companies working in Wellington are CVS Health, PETSMART, and MacDonald’s franchise, Target, Apple and Victoria Secret.