INVESTOR NEWSLETTER - APRIL 2011
Governor Scott Participates in Regional Economic Development Forum
Cornerstone's quarterly Regional Partner Forum Friday, April 15 at UNF featured Gov. Rick Scott, Gray Swoope, president and CEO of Enterprise Florida, and Chris Hart, president and CEO of Workforce Florida. Sponsored by AT&T and Stellar, the Forum's discussion centered around capitalizing on new state leadership to optimize our regional and state economic development and workforce delivery systems.
Swoope focused on economic development reform and emphasized the need for regional teamwork, responsive organizational structure, strategic partnerships and having the right attitude, while Hart talked about securing the right talent so Florida can be globally competitive.
Gov. Scott began by noting that unemployment is down to 11.1 percent for the state and 10.2 percent for the Jacksonville region. He also touched on selecting the right priorities to focus on - education and getting the state back to work. The governor also allowed time for a Q&A with the regional elected officials and business leaders and answered questions about incentives, public/private partnerships and the new talent supply chain.
Projects Bring More Jobs to Jacksonville
Financial support for two projects was approved by the Jacksonville Economic Development Commission this month, adding more jobs and capital investment to Jacksonville and Northeast Florida
C2C Solutions Inc., a Jacksonville-based subsidiary of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, is adding 55 new jobs at its Riverside Avenue location, pending approval of incentives by City Council and the state. C2C provides health care sector support and administrative services in the handling and payment resolution disputes between health care providers and insurance companies. 
Belize-based Ringtail Technologies LLC is considering locating its world headquarters in downtown Jacksonville, creating 75 new jobs. The company develops technology to wirelessly deliver high speed internet, voice-over IP phone service and digital television. In addition to the high-wage jobs and capital investments, other positive impacts include strengthening our technology and IT industry as well as the location of a new corporate headquarters downtown.
New JetBlue Service Begins Next Month at JIA
JetBlue will begin daily nonstop service between Jacksonville and San Juan, Puerto Rico next month. The JetBlue flights will be the first daily nonstop flights between JAX and Puerto Rico. JetBlue is also adding a second direct flight between Jacksonville and Boston. These new flights also coincide with the announcement that JetBlue is now using Jacksonville International Airport as its 31st inbound and outbound cargo station. Learn more about the latest developments at JAA.
EDA Target Industry Grant Update
Cornerstone and the Northeast Florida Regional Council have been awarded a grant from the Economic Development Administration to define industry sub-clusters that provide the best opportunity for growth in our region. Cornerstone and the Council are 
currently working to identify a firm with the expertise to conduct the study that will also better align our marketing, business and workforce development strategies with the findings. Work is expected to begin in June. View the Request for Qualifications.
Thank you for your continued investment in Cornerstone.
Sincerely,
Scott Keith
Cornerstone Chair
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