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Mayo Clinic Florida Opens Life Sciences Incubator for Health Care Entrepreneurs

Posted on August 22, 2019

Biotech startups and entrepreneurs can look no further than Jacksonville with the grand opening of the Life Sciences Incubator (LSI) at Mayo Clinic this…Read More

Regional Opportunity Zones Offer Abundance of Economic Benefits

Posted on August 19, 2019

Designed to spur economic development and job creation, Opportunity Zones are valuable investment tools for private investors as they provide tax incentives on new development…Read More

JinkoSolar Featured on National Podcast, “The Project”

Posted on August 14, 2019

Earlier this year, Florida was identified by The Solar Foundation as an emerging leader in solar energy and jobs, adding more than 1,700 new jobs…Read More

Being Smarter on Transportation Technologies and Strategies

Posted on August 8, 2019

Smart sensor technology, autonomous vehicles, operational intelligence software development and a regional data exchange represent some of the innovation advancing efforts to make Jacksonville and…Read More

Growth in Jacksonville’s FTZ No. 64 Benefits More Businesses with International Ties

Posted on August 5, 2019

By John Freeman Tariffs represent a hot topic in America’s business community, and many are wondering if Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) status can positively impact the…Read More

Regional Projects Win 2019 Area Development Silver Shovel Awards

Posted on July 29, 2019

Each year, Area Development magazine recognizes states for their achievements in attracting high-value investment projects that will create a significant number of new jobs regarding…Read More

Region’s Top-Rated School Districts Receive High Scores

Posted on July 25, 2019

Developing the workforce of the future is essential to growth and long-term prosperity. Quality schools, learning facilities and talent development are integral components in our…Read More

Emtec, a PA-Based IT Firm, to Move HQ to Jacksonville

Posted on July 19, 2019

Pennsylvania-based Emtec Inc. will move its corporate headquarters to Jacksonville on Sept. 1, said Emtec Managing Director Doug Goodall. Through the move, Emtec expects to…Read More

Winning on Business Recruitment

Posted on July 16, 2019

Positive momentum in the recruitment of worldwide businesses is occurring in Jacksonville. More and more companies are discovering our region’s distinguishing strengths and assets that…Read More

Financial Nearshoring Proves Successful in Jacksonville Region

Posted on June 28, 2019

More than 20 major banks, insurance and investment services firms on Forbes’ Global 500 list have a presence in the Jacksonville region. In addition, several…Read More