News & Insights

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

Financial Talent Pool Reaffirms Macquarie’s Decision on Jacksonville

Posted on October 7, 2019

Jacksonville’s reputation as an international banking and financial powerhouse is growing as more companies seek the area’s lower cost of living compared to traditional markets…Read More

Manufacturing Month Highlights Partnerships for Area K-12 Students

Posted on October 3, 2019

Interest from advanced manufacturing companies remains high in the Jacksonville region with recent expansion and relocation announcements from such companies as Pella, Ecoco, Comarco Products…Read More

Major Fintech Directives Announced in Jacksonville

Posted on September 16, 2019

Coming off the heels of the nearly 500 fintech jobs announced last month in Jacksonville, Gov. Ron DeSantis held a press conference in the city…Read More

JAXPORT Voted #1 Port In Nation for Customer Satisfaction

Posted on September 13, 2019

As Florida’s largest container port by volume and the nation’s #2 vehicle-handling port, the Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) is a significant logistical asset to the…Read More

Area Colleges, Universities are Meeting Workforce Business Needs

Posted on August 30, 2019

There are many reasons businesses consider Northeast Florida for a headquarters, facility or expansion. There’s the business-friendly tax environment and municipal government, the port, logistics…Read More