Meet Ed Gaw GREEN COVE SPRINGS – Ed Gaw’s impact in Green Cove Springs is no fish story. Instead he and his family were adopted into the community and have since made a mark on the culture that makes a hometown, truly feel like home. January 4, 2019 By Laura Pavlus Expansions and Relocations, General Hi-liner Fishing Gear and Tackle, Green Cove Springs, Florida, Clay County, Economic Development, Relocation, Recruitment, logistics, distribution 0 Comment Read More >>
JinkoSolar to Open Jacksonville Factory in February Chinese solar panel manufacturer JinkoSolar will begin operating its Cecil Commerce Center factory by the end of February.More than 100 employees are already working on site at the facility, which is located at 4660 New World Ave. The factory will employ at least 200 people, per an economic development agreement that the company has with the city and the state.The Cecil facility is expected to deliver 1.2 million solar panels per year, which is about two solar panels per minute. "The factory in Jacksonville will be the most advanced in the world," Cockroft said. December 14, 2018 By Laura Pavlus Expansions and Relocations economic development, JAXUSA, Cecil , Cecil Commerce Center, solar, solar panel, solar energy 0 Comment Read More >>
Jacksonville Leaders Say London Trip Will Score Economic Results JAX Chamber officials flew back from the Jaguars game in London with visions of Jacksonville gaining a center that would accelerate the growth of businesses that develop new technology in the fast-paced world of financial services. October 31, 2018 By Laura Pavlus General JAXUSA, Economic Development, Jaguars, London 0 Comment Read More >>
Jax Council Passes Major Economic Incentive Packages for Downtown, Industrial Development Four major economic development projects passed final legislative hurdle at Tuesday's City Council meeting. Two of those - Project Glass and Project Empire - could be the deciding factor in whether two companies decide to open distribution centers in west Jacksonville. The other two - the Jones Brothers Furniture Building and an eight-story apartment complex planned on the Southbank - could bring dozens of new residents downtown. October 29, 2018 By Laura Pavlus Expansions and Relocations, General, News economic development, incentives, industrial, downtown development, JAXUSA, City of Jacksonville 0 Comment Read More >>
Clay has stake in region’s new economic plan Officials at the JAXUSA Partnership Regional Economic Development Forum brought the public and private sector together to discuss how Duval County and its six surrounding counties can handle an incoming burst of economic growth. Clay County is a member of JAXUSA Partnership, the economic development arm of the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce. Avalanche Consulting, an Austin, Texas-based economic growth consulting firm, prepared the report outlining a five-year plan on how to handle the growth. September 20, 2018 By Laura Pavlus General economic development, strategic planning, JAXUSA, regional growth, Jacksonville MSA 0 Comment Read More >>
Harris excited to be in Clay In March 2018, the Clay County Economic Development Corporation and its board of directors announced Harris had accepted the offer to become the organization’s new president and executive director after a nationwide search. September 20, 2018 By Laura Pavlus General economic development, President, Clay County Economic Development Corporation 0 Comment Read More >>
The Apartment Boom...Jobs, Population Growth, Driving Construction Apartment construction is booming across Jacksonville with a 51 percent increase in new units this year compared with last year. September 17, 2018 By Laura Pavlus General, News workforce housing, economic development, population growth, workforce increase 0 Comment Read More >>
In his own works: Jerry Mallot looks back The retiring president of the JAXUSA Partnership reflects on the challenges and rewards of more than 40 years of working in economic development. August 30, 2018 By Laura Pavlus General JAXUSA Partnership, economic development, Jerry Mallot, Jacksonville, development 0 Comment Read More >>
Aundra Wallace Named President of JAXUSA Partnership Aundra Wallace will be the next president of JAXUSA Partnership, the economic development arm of JAX Chamber. JAXUSA is a private, nonprofit division of the Chamber that oversees economic development in Northeast Florida, working with regional and state partners to create jobs and generate investment. August 8, 2018 By Laura Pavlus News JAXUSA, economic development, Northeast Florida economic development, job creation, capital investment, JAX Chamber 0 Comment Read More >>
Solar Farm Set for South of the City of Green Cove Springs A 425 acre Magnolia Springs Solar Energy Center is proposed for south of Green Cove Springs. Florida Power and Light has purchased the large parcel of land near Leno Road and Haller Airpark. Construction of the project will produce 200 to 300 local jobs for the 7 to 9 months construction period. August 2, 2018 By Laura Pavlus Expansions and Relocations, News solar, solar energy, solar farm, Florida Power and Light, economic development, Green Cove Springs, Project Green 0 Comment Read More >>