News & Insights

The Jacksonville region is constantly growing and changing. Check back here regularly for the latest developments in Northeast Florida.

Education Partners Announce Earn Up – A Regional Higher Education Initiative

Posted on December 9, 2014

The initiative is designed to promote “higher earning through higher learning,” based on research that shows the single greatest predictor of economic success in a community is…Read More

Hospitals boost population health by bringing care to the workplace

Posted on December 9, 2014

Source: Modern Healthcare Some companies build on-site clinics to help with on-the-job employee health issues, delivering healthcare that's more reactive than preventive. Such clinics are…Read More

JAXUSA Partnership Honors Region’s International Business Leaders at Quarterly Luncheon

Posted on December 9, 2014

Sponsored by BBVA Compass Bank, the awards highlight the importance of international business in Northeast Florida and recognize companies and individuals for their outstanding business…Read More

Push is On to Make Jacksonville’s Workforce Better Educated

Posted on December 1, 2014

The goal: Having 60 percent of adults with training certificates or college degrees by 2025 “This isn't just an education issue. It's an economic development…Read More

Jacksonville a Top Ten U.S. City for Logistics Infrastructure

Posted on November 16, 2014

Patrick Dooley, editor at Global Trade Magazine, stated about Jacksonville, “When shippers think about logistics infrastructure in Florida, Jacksonville should be one of the first…Read More

Inside Saft’s high-tech Jacksonville factory

Posted on November 7, 2014

Source: Jacksonville Business Journal Jacksonville was supposed to just be a manufacturing plant. That's how it started, at least. But then Saft America came into…Read More

What It’s Like To Work For One Of America’s Most Iconic Brands

Posted on November 4, 2014

Source: Huffington Post Business To get a taste of what makes America great today, look no further than your local factory or plant. We, Joe…Read More

US delegation in town for talks with Liverpool business leaders

Posted on November 4, 2014

Source: Bdaily The delegation, including the Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown and the President of its City Council, will take part in meetings organised by Liverpool…Read More

JAXUSA Welcomes Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan, Northrop Grumman Receives Industry Leader Award

Posted on October 27, 2014

JAXUSA Partnership, a division of the JAX Chamber, welcomed Bank of America Corporation Chairman and CEO Brian T. Moynihan to the JAXUSA Partnership quarterly luncheon…Read More

First Super Tucano Accepted Into U.S. Air Force

Posted on September 29, 2014

Source: Aviation Week After years of bitter competitions, Embraer has finally established a U.S. foothold for production of defense systems stateside with the rollout of its first A-29…Read More