Wall Street Is Hiring … in Florida
by Jonathan Levin from Bloomberg Businessweek When Deutsche Bank sent senior Wall Street executive Leslie Slover to run its expanding outpost in Jacksonville, Fla., she…Read More
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Economic Development Flourishes in Northeast Florida
Posted on January 23, 2017
Amazon, Mercedes-Benz USA and KLS Martin were among the 10 new company locations announced, joining the seven local businesses expansions, including Ernst & Young, Kraft…Read More
Volusia-Flagler economy is among nation’s most improved local economy in the nation
Posted on December 16, 2016
The Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach area, which includes Flagler County, has the most improved local economy in the nation, at least among large metro areas, according…Read More
Find Your JAX: Website Helps Sell Jacksonville to Company Recruits
Posted on May 25, 2016
Our neighborhoods are equally diverse, so whether you want open space and a feel of the country, an established neighborhood with river views, or a…Read More
Move Over New York and London — Here Comes Jacksonville
Posted on May 15, 2016
Source: Alistair Gray – Financial Times The Financial Times article begins with an overview of Jacksonville’s emergence as a financial hub. “Forget the bright lights…Read More
Notable Economic Development Activity Occurring in JAX
Posted on December 18, 2015
Global companies are establishing operations in the area and taking advantage of Jacksonville’s talented labor, low business costs and pro-business climate. More than 18 company…Read More
Earn Up Initiative: Providing the Right Workforce
Posted on October 13, 2015
When working with site selectors looking to bring jobs to our region, we realize that major factors for consideration are location and a competitive incentive…Read More
Project Announcements Add To Region’s Growth
Posted on September 2, 2015
A recent Florida Times-Union article outlines recent company expansions and economic development wins that have occurred within our region, helping to further add to the…Read More
Nassau Crossing Industrial Park Receives Data Center Site Certification
Posted on May 13, 2015
To determine the certification, FPL enlisted Biggins, Lacy and Shapiro (BLS), a leading economics and site selection firm, to conduct the study. The criteria for certification include…Read More
Push is On to Make Jacksonville’s Workforce Better Educated
Posted on December 1, 2014
The goal: Having 60 percent of adults with training certificates or college degrees by 2025 “This isn't just an education issue. It's an economic development…Read More