News & Insights

The Jacksonville region is constantly growing and changing. Check back here regularly for the latest developments in Northeast Florida.

Jacksonville University to Open Northeast Florida’s First Four-Year Medical School

Posted on December 20, 2022

Jacksonville University (JU) announced plans to open Northeast Florida’s first four-year medical school by 2026 in partnership with the country’s largest medical school, Lake Erie…Read More

2022 Job Growth Grant Fund Awards in Northeast Florida to Spur Economic Strength

Posted on December 9, 2022

Over the last five months, two major projects in the Jacksonville region have been granted a combined $9.5 million from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ Job…Read More

New UK-Based Shipping Line Opens JAXPORT to Europe

Posted on December 2, 2022

Florida’s largest container port by volume just increased its load capacity with the announcement of new direct container service between Europe and the Jacksonville Port…Read More

Paysafe to Open North American Headquarters in Jacksonville

Posted on November 14, 2022

Solidifying Jacksonville’s standing as a preeminent hub for fintech, Paysafe, a leading specialized payments platform, today announced plans to open a new office in Jacksonville…Read More

Proposed 1.5 Million-Square-Foot Industrial Park Planned for Nassau County

Posted on November 11, 2022

Atlanta-based Pattillo Industrial Real Estate (PIRE) announced this month that it will develop a 1.5 million-square-foot industrial park in Wildlight, a master-planned mixed-use community in…Read More

Jacksonville Continues Charge to Advanced Manufacturing Excellence

Posted on November 9, 2022

The Jacksonville region continues to be a hotbed of opportunity for advanced manufacturers. As manufacturing continues to evolve by leveraging innovative technologies that depend on…Read More

Jacksonville’s Open Innovation Center Launches, Builds Start Up Visibility with Corporate Community

Posted on October 25, 2022

The Jacksonville region’s newest innovation space opened Friday, adding a dedicated facility for business accelerator, pitch deck facilitation and tech educational activities in the heart…Read More

Cold Storage Operations Expanding in the Jacksonville Region

Posted on October 12, 2022

Northeast Florida might not be the first place one thinks of for cold storage facilities, but the Jacksonville region has become an attractive destination for…Read More

The Jacksonville Region is Committed to Developing Tomorrow’s Workforce

Posted on September 15, 2022

The availability of talent is among the most important components of a company’s decision to relocate or expand. That not only includes the current roster…Read More

200 Years of Jacksonville Business – A Look Back and A Look Ahead

Posted on August 25, 2022

A bicentennial is a significant milestone in the history of any city, and Jacksonville’s last 200 years are no exception. The rich tradition coupled with…Read More