News & Insights

IT and Fintech Training Programs Help Meet Demand of Booming Regional Job Market

Posted on March 18, 2020

There’s an intentional plan to develop tech talent in the Jacksonville region as local universities work to tailor curriculum and roll out specialized programs to…Read More

Jameson, Glasgow Recognized Among Best in Economic Development Profession

Posted on March 11, 2020

Consultant Connect, a consulting agency designed to bring economic developers and site consultants together, recently announced that JAXUSA Partnership Director of Business Development Heidi Jameson…Read More

JAXUSA Partnership President Featured on Podcast, “Innovate JAX”

Posted on March 4, 2020

The seven-county Jacksonville region is thriving…84 new residents per day on average, more than 2,300 jobs in 2019, a strong start to 2020 and growth…Read More

Collins Aerospace Announcement Adds to Strong Start to 2020 in Advanced Manufacturing

Posted on February 28, 2020

Only two months into 2020, the Jacksonville region has seen seven announcements, six of which were in the advanced manufacturing industry. These announcements comprise of $543.8…Read More

JAXUSA Launches New Video Targeting Business Expansion

Posted on February 27, 2020

Today, JAXUSA Partnership unveiled a new video to showcase the seven-county region’s appeal for business development, job creation and investment to national and international C-Suite…Read More

Port Dredging Project May Deepen Opportunities for Cargo Capability in Jacksonville

Posted on February 14, 2020

Jacksonville is one (big) step closer to expanding its ability to handle large cargo. JAXPORT recently announced that it will receive an additional $93 million…Read More

Two Regional State Colleges Awarded First Florida Grant for Fintech Academy Development

Posted on February 12, 2020

Today, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced $3.6 million in grant funding to establish the Northeast Florida Fintech Initiative, a collaboration between Florida State College of…Read More

Jacksonville Named a Top U.S. City for Women in Tech

Posted on February 6, 2020

The technology sector is booming in Jacksonville with recent announcements in fintech and strides toward making Northeast Florida the country’s first smart region. According to…Read More

Aerospace Manufacturing Company Made In Space Announces Headquarters Move to Jacksonville

Posted on January 17, 2020

Jacksonville is one step closer to the galaxy following a special announcement from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis this morning. Made In Space, an advanced space…Read More

Eagle LNG Announces Third Jacksonville Facility

Posted on January 15, 2020

Houston-based Eagle LNG Partners doubled-down on Jacksonville with the announcement of their new $500 million liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility to cover nearly 200 acres…Read More