News & Insights

IT and Fintech Training Programs Help Meet Demand of Booming Regional Job Market

Posted on March 18, 2020

There’s an intentional plan to develop tech talent in the Jacksonville region as local universities work to tailor curriculum and roll out specialized programs to…Read More

Jameson, Glasgow Recognized Among Best in Economic Development Profession

Posted on March 11, 2020

Consultant Connect, a consulting agency designed to bring economic developers and site consultants together, recently announced that JAXUSA Partnership Director of Business Development Heidi Jameson…Read More

JAXUSA Partnership President Featured on Podcast, “Innovate JAX”

Posted on March 4, 2020

The seven-county Jacksonville region is thriving…84 new residents per day on average, more than 2,300 jobs in 2019, a strong start to 2020 and growth…Read More

JAXUSA Launches New Video Targeting Business Expansion

Posted on February 27, 2020

Today, JAXUSA Partnership unveiled a new video to showcase the seven-county region’s appeal for business development, job creation and investment to national and international C-Suite…Read More

Two Regional State Colleges Awarded First Florida Grant for Fintech Academy Development

Posted on February 12, 2020

Today, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced $3.6 million in grant funding to establish the Northeast Florida Fintech Initiative, a collaboration between Florida State College of…Read More

Clay County Says First Coast Expressway Will Boost Investment

Posted on October 28, 2019

J.J. Harris, president of Clay County Economic Development Corp., says the county has a strong business retention and expansion program. It is “helping our small…Read More

JAXUSA Leads Business Recruitment Efforts in United Kingdom

Posted on October 23, 2019

A delegation comprised of Jacksonville city officials, business leaders and staff from JAXUSA Partnership and JAX Chamber is embarking on the 7th annual economic development…Read More

Manufacturing Month Highlights Partnerships for Area K-12 Students

Posted on October 3, 2019

Interest from advanced manufacturing companies remains high in the Jacksonville region with recent expansion and relocation announcements from such companies as Pella, Ecoco and Comarco…Read More

Regional Opportunity Zones Offer Abundance of Economic Benefits

Posted on August 19, 2019

Designed to spur economic development and job creation, Opportunity Zones are valuable investment tools for private investors as they provide tax incentives on new development…Read More

Being Smarter on Transportation Technologies and Strategies

Posted on August 8, 2019

Smart sensor technology, autonomous vehicles, operational intelligence software development and a regional data exchange represent some of the innovation advancing efforts to make Jacksonville and…Read More