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Area Colleges, Universities are Meeting Workforce Business Needs

Posted on August 30, 2019

There are many reasons businesses consider Northeast Florida for a headquarters, facility or expansion. There’s the business-friendly tax environment and municipal government, the port, logistics…Read More

Assets and Talent Make Jacksonville Ideal Destination for Aviation and Aerospace

Posted on June 12, 2019

Half a century ago, Apollo 11 landed on the Moon and astronaut Neil Armstrong took “one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.”…Read More

Jacksonville Aviation Authority’s Significant Economic Impact

Posted on April 5, 2019

According to a recent study released by the Florida Department of Transportation, the Jacksonville Aviation Authority contributes more than $6 billion a year to the…Read More

‘Tremendous growth’ — Interview with St. Johns County Economic Development Director

Posted on March 11, 2019

With several master-planned communities under development and new retail quickly coming online, St. Johns County is in boom times. To get a better look at…Read More

Employment, Job Training Top Florida’s Economic Development Priorities

Posted on January 30, 2019

The Florida Chamber Foundation is predicting that the state will create 150,000 jobs in 2019 and more than 5 million people will move here by…Read More

How Power of Place Helped GRACE Aerospace Double Its Growth

Posted on October 4, 2018

After relocating its headquarters from New York to Jacksonville, GRACE Aerospace found that location can make all the difference when it comes to hiring qualified talent, growing…Read More

Elevate Northeast Florida Report Released

Posted on September 18, 2018

JAXUSA Partnership hosted more than 100 government, business and community leaders at a luncheon today to present the results of the  research process for the…Read More

Aundra Wallace Named President of JAXUSA Partnership

Posted on August 7, 2018

Aundra Wallace will be the next president of JAXUSA Partnership, the economic development arm of JAX Chamber. For the past five years, Wallace has served…Read More

Fernandina Beach Airport Receives State Grant Funding

Posted on July 16, 2018

Gov. Rick Scott (FL) announced that the more than $880,000 of grant money would be awarded to the City of Fernandina Beach through the Rural…Read More

Cecil Spaceport One Step Closer to Space with Test Launch

Posted on June 29, 2018

Jacksonville is home to Cecil Spaceport, the only spaceport approved for horizontal launch on the East Coast. Today, the spaceport was the site of the…Read More