Northeast Florida Sees 2,400+ New Jobs & Nearly $1B in Capital Investment in 2025
2025 was a successful year for Northeast Florida, driven by the growth of businesses relocating or expanding in the Jacksonville region. With a total of…Read More
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Swisher Announces $135 Million Manufacturing Expansion
Posted on December 11, 2025
Swisher, a family-owned company established in 1861 and home to a portfolio of iconic consumer brands, today announced a $135 million expansion of its Jacksonville…Read More
Duval #2 County for Project Activity Along I-95
Posted on September 12, 2025
Duval County (Jacksonville) is ranked as the second top-performing county along I-95 in total projects from January 2024 to July 2025! Of the 39 projects,…Read More
Phoenix Products Announces Major Expansion with New 231,000 Square Foot Facility in Jacksonville
Posted on June 11, 2025
Phoenix Products today announced plans for a significant expansion that will see the company relocate from its current 89,000 square-foot facility to a new 231,000…Read More
Otto Aviation Chooses Jacksonville as New Home for Manufacturing Facility and Headquarters
Posted on June 11, 2025
Otto Aviation, a Texas-based aviation company known for its innovation in fuel-efficient aircraft, has officially selected Jacksonville as the location for its new manufacturing and…Read More
Two Northeast Florida Economic Development Projects Win Statewide “Deal of the Year” Awards
Posted on May 20, 2025
Two Northeast Florida projects with a combined investment of $245 million and a planned 550 jobs were honored as “Deals of the Year” by the…Read More
BAE Systems Commissioning the United States’ Largest Shiplift in Jacksonville
Posted on April 21, 2025
BAE Systems announced that it will commission the largest shiplift in the United States right here in Jacksonville this June. At $200 million, the shiplift project…Read More
Holon Autonomous Shuttle Manufacturing Facility Projected to Generate Nearly $300 Million for Local Economy by 2028
Posted on March 20, 2025
Researchers expect the project to pump more than $200 million during construction and $87 million annually once it reaches full operation by 2028 JACKSONVILLE, Fla.…Read More
Northeast Florida Spotlighted in Florida Trend
Posted on February 1, 2025
The newest issue of Florida Trend features an in-depth look at the positive momentum taking place in the Jacksonville region in its “Jacksonville & Northeast Florida”…Read More
The Workforce of Tomorrow: Higher Education Building Northeast Florida’s Talent Pipeline
Posted on January 16, 2025
In today’s rapidly evolving economy, the connection between education and industry has never been more critical. Across Northeast Florida, our colleges and universities are stepping…Read More