News & Insights

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

Eagle LNG Looks to Add to Jacksonville Dominance in LNG Manufacturing and Distribution

Posted on December 19, 2019

Already a leader in the U.S. liquified natural gas (LNG) industry, Jacksonville moved one step closer solidifying its presence as an industry leader with the…Read More

CSX Executive Shares Company Success Story to Local Business Community

Posted on December 12, 2019

The railroad industry accounts for 8 percent of the $980 billion annual transportation market. Until recently, the system upon which railroads operated hindered their ability…Read More

North America’s First Carbon Ion Therapy Facility Announced for Mayo Clinic Florida

Posted on November 19, 2019

This morning, Mayo Clinic Florida announced a partnership with Hitachi Ltd. that will bring carbon ion therapy to its oncology offerings. The Jacksonville-based facility will…Read More

Cannabis Industry Breaks Ground in Baker County

Posted on November 18, 2019

New York-based Acreage Holdings, one of the largest vertically integrated cannabis operators in the United States, has broken ground in Baker County for its first…Read More

Jacksonville Claims Top Spot in Emsi Talent Attraction Scorecard

Posted on November 15, 2019

During an era when companies and cities across the United States are competing for skilled workforce, Jacksonville’s Duval County emerged as the #1 large county…Read More

Project Sharp Announced as FIS Expansion with 500 New Jobs, Building

Posted on November 1, 2019

Today, FIS Chairman, President & CEO Gary Norcross and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced plans for growth and expansion of the Jacksonville-based international financial technology…Read More

VyStar Credit Union First to Partner with AI Software

Posted on October 31, 2019

Jacksonville-based financial services company, Vystar Credit Union further reinforces Jacksonville’s strength in leadership in the financial technology market following the announcement of their partnership with…Read More

Clay County Says First Coast Expressway Will Boost Investment

Posted on October 28, 2019

J.J. Harris, president of Clay County Economic Development Corp., says the county has a strong business retention and expansion program. It is “helping our small…Read More

JAXPORT Has Record-Setting Year in 2019

Posted on October 28, 2019

Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT), Florida’s largest container port by volume, and the nation’s second largest vehicle-handling port set new records of their fiscal year of…Read More

JAXUSA Leads Business Recruitment Efforts in United Kingdom

Posted on October 23, 2019

A delegation comprised of Jacksonville city officials, business leaders and staff from JAXUSA Partnership and JAX Chamber is embarking on the 7th annual economic development…Read More