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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

5 Reasons Why Florida Is the Best Place for Business

Posted on January 19, 2021

Enterprise Florida President and CEO Jamal Sowell shared insight on why Florida is the best state for business with Entrepreneur magazine earlier this month. ~~~~~~ Where…Read More

Boeing Announces Extended Lease, 330 Jobs for Cecil Airport

Posted on December 18, 2020

Boeing, the world’s largest aerospace company and leading provider of commercial airplanes, defense, space and security systems, and global services, announced Thursday its plans to…Read More

JAXUSA Partnership Wins Two International Economic Development Awards for Marketing

Posted on October 22, 2020

Two JAXUSA Partnership marketing initiatives received Gold Awards this month in the 2020 International Economic Development Council Excellence in Economic Development Awards. JAXUSA’s business recruitment…Read More

Space is the Current Frontier for Jacksonville Business

Posted on October 16, 2020

Space-focused companies in the Jacksonville region are working diligently on innovative projects and expanding into new endeavors. Aerospace companies are finding an ample supply of…Read More

Republican National Convention Showcases Jacksonville’s “Open For Business” Mentality

Posted on June 12, 2020

Preparations are underway in the Jacksonville region for the 2020 Republican National Convention. Jacksonville was selected to host the celebratory aspects of the convention, highlighted…Read More

The Resiliency of the Jacksonville Region

Posted on June 3, 2020

Businesses across the Jacksonville region are working diligently to roll out plans to get employees back to work following “safer at home” measures enacted within…Read More

Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta President Provides Hope, Commentary on Economy to Jacksonville Business Leaders

Posted on May 20, 2020

Hope is valid for our country’s economic comeback. That was the overarching theme behind Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta  president and CEO Raphael Bostic’s comments…Read More