Best City for Start-Ups? Jacksonville Ranks High on Inc. List
Jacksonville is becoming a haven for entrepreneurs and startups, but do not just take our word for it. Inc.’s 50 Best Places in America for…Read More
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The Jacksonville region is constantly growing and changing. Check back here regularly for the latest developments in Northeast Florida.
JAXUSA 2018 International Awards Announced
Posted on December 17, 2018
(l to r: Aundra Wallace, JAXUSA Partnership President; Nelson Bradshaw, BBVA Compass North Florida Market CEO and International Awards sponsor; Eric Green, JAXPORT CEO and recipient of…Read More
Jacksonville Named A Top Tech Talent Hotspot
Posted on December 10, 2018
A recent report by Forrester Research named Jacksonville as one of 15 U.S. tech talent hotspots. Jacksonville ranked in the top 5 high-growth talent markets…Read More
Jacksonville Selected as Site for Wayfair Distribution Center
Posted on December 3, 2018
Wayfair Inc., one of the world’s largest online destinations for the home, has chosen Jacksonville for a new 1 million-square-foot warehouse and distribution center. Dubbed…Read More
Gioia Sails Expands in Palm Coast
Posted on November 27, 2018
Canvas-sailing products manufacturer Gioia Sails South celebrated their ribbon cutting at their new Palm Coast-based facility in Flagler County, a sign of their tremendous growth…Read More
JAXPORT #1 in Cargo Shipping in Florida
Posted on November 19, 2018
With more than 1.27 million cargo container units moved in the 2017-18 fiscal year, JAXPORT has become Florida’s busiest port authority. This represents a 23-percent…Read More
Mayo Clinic Selects CEO To Focus on Research and Education
Posted on November 14, 2018
Mayo Clinic Jacksonville has announced its next leader. Kent Thielen, currently the chair of Mayo Clinic’s Midwest Department of Radiology, will serve as the next…Read More
Jacksonville’s UK Delegation Anticipates Dividends in Job Creation
Posted on October 30, 2018
While the outcome of the Jacksonville Jaguars London game may not have ended on a positive note, Jacksonville city officials, business leaders and staff from…Read More
JAX’s Smart Region Plan Draws Attention from California Tech Company
Posted on October 25, 2018
Jacksonville’s plan to develop the country’s first Smart Region is getting attention from companies from around the world interested in being in the middle of…Read More
As FIS Turns 50, CEO Talks History, Future of JAX-Based FinTech Leader
Posted on October 17, 2018
Jacksonville-based Fidelity National Information Systems (NYSE: FIS) is celebrating its 50th year in business. The financial technology company, founded in Little Rock, Ark., brought in…Read More