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Jacksonville Strengthens International Ties with UK Secretary of State Visit

Posted on November 20, 2023

JAXUSA continues to build on its 10-year relationship with the United Kingdom by hosting Kemi Badenoch, the UK secretary of state for business and trade,…Read More

JAXUSA Fosters the Future of Talent with Regional Summit

Posted on November 6, 2023

JAXUSA recently hosted its inaugural talent summit for the Jacksonville region, bringing together business and education leaders to collaborate on future programming by identifying the…Read More

BAE Systems Breaks Ground on Ship Repair Facility in Jacksonville

Posted on April 11, 2023

This morning, BAE Systems broke ground on a modern shiplift and land-level repair complex at the company’s Jacksonville shipyard, investing $200 million into the facility.…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

Jacksonville Ranked as a Top Five Best Job Market

Posted on April 29, 2022

This month, Jacksonville ranked 5th hottest job market in the United States and the top market in Florida by The Wall Street Journal. The rankings…Read More

Spotlight on Northeast Florida as Region is Featured in Florida Trend

Posted on January 18, 2022

The January 2022 issue of state business and policy publication Florida Trend features an in-depth look at the positive momentum taking place in the seven-county…Read More

Cecil Airport Gets Funding for Spaceport for Business Recruitment

Posted on November 16, 2021

Jacksonville took another step in growing its reputation in the commercial space industry. An additional $6 million in funding from the Florida Job Growth Grant…Read More

Jacksonville International Airport Playing Critical Role in Regional Prosperity

Posted on September 1, 2021

Prior to the COVID global pandemic, Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) was one of the fastest growing large airports in the country. Between September 2018 and…Read More

Made on the First Coast: A Positive Outlook for Manufacturing

Posted on August 13, 2021

Manufacturing is a steadily growing industry sector in Northeast Florida and the trend is expected to continue for years. JAXUSA Partnership, the economic development division…Read More

Canadian-based Space Engine Systems Adds to Jacksonville’s Strong Aerospace Operations

Posted on February 19, 2021

Even prior to the creation of the U.S. Space Force in 2019, the aerospace industry was growing astronomically in Jacksonville. Cecil Spaceport’s standing as the only…Read More