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ADVANCED MANUFACTURING

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Jacksonville is home to four Fortune 1000 and three Fortune 500 company headquarters,

more than any other city in Florida. More than 80 local companies have national or divisional

headquarters in Northeast Florida.

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1000 3 FORTUNE

50080+ NATIONAL OR DIVISIONAL

HEADQUARTERS

Our ability to utilize the qualified, readily available workforce for our highly-technical contact lens manufacturing operations has allowed Vistakon to continually expand in the region and become a long-standing business community partner.– Tim Ryan, General Manager, Vistakon

WHY Northeast Florida?

Cecil Commerce Center Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul workforce Device Manufacturing Multiple Industrial Parks

Areas of EXCELLENCE

No. of employees

FLEET READINESS CENTER – Military Depot, MRO and Modification 3,200

VISTAKON, JOHNSON & JOHNSON VISION CARE – Contact Lens 2,000

SWISHER INTERNATIONAL – Tobacco Product Manufacturing 1,500

GEORGIA PACIFIC CORPORATION, PALATKA – Pulp and Paper Mill 1,400

BAE SYSTEMS/ATLANTIC MARINE – Ship Builders & Repair 1,000

NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION – Aircraft Manufacturing 1,000

RING POWER CORPORATION – Construction Equipment 800

MEDTRONIC, ENT – Surgical Products 650

UNISON INDUSTRIES – Aircraft Parts/Avionics 600

ANHEUSER-BUSCH – Brewery 550

COLOMER U.S.A. – Hair Care and Skin Care Prodcuts 500

KAMAN AEROSPACE CORPORATION – Aircraft Components 450

FLORIDA ROCK – Craft Liner Board Paper Manufacturing 440

SEA RAY BOATS – Pleasure Boats 400

VULCAN MATERIALS COMPANY – Construction Materials 360

GERDAU AMERISTEEL – Structural Steel Mill 320

BACARDI BOTTLING CORP. – Beverage Bottling 320

ENKEI FLORIDA INC. – Alloy/Automotive Wheels 280

MAXWELL HOUSE COFFEE CO. – Coffee Roasting 280

RAYONIER – Specialty Pulp and Paper Productions 280

HYDRO ALUMINUM – Aluminum Extrusions 270

CARLISLE INTERCONNECT TECHNOLOGY – Aircraft Wiring Harness and Avionics 260

The Region’s Leading Advanced Manufacturing Employers

The U.S. Census Bureau ranked Jacksonville in the

Top 20 Fastest-Growing Metro Areas.

JAXUSA Partnership’s regional focus includes seven Northeast Florida counties.

With 1.5 million residents, the region offers endless opportunities and a superior

quality of life. The Jacksonville area continues to experience positive growth

as more people discover its perfect balance between business opportunities and lifestyle.

From plant managers special interest groups to wage surveys to lobbying for lower capitol equipment taxes and lower

electric rates, the First Coast Manufacturers Association has been an innovative, powerful resource for manufacturers and logistics providers in the region.– Lake Ray, President, FCMA; Florida State Representative



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Protected from Hurricanes

In the past100 NO HURRICANE

Category 3 or higher has made landfall in Northeast Florida; only Hurricane Dora in 1964, which barely reached Category 2.

1904 2014Category 2

Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)

than East Coast hubs

90NON-STOP

DAILY FLIGHTSDIRECT U.S. AIRPORTS

LOWER TICKET PRICE

27 15%

Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT)

Over the next several years, JAXPORT is looking to invest in its infrastructure more than

In fiscal year 2014, JAXPORT’s three public marine terminals handled cargo totaling

$1.25 BILLION8. 3 MILLION TONS

Recognized as “America’s Logistics Center”

45MILLION CONSUMERSSAME-DAY Southeast access to

3 INTERSTATES3RAILROADS

Affordable Construction and Real Estate

The cost of constructing new facilities in Jacksonville is 15% LOWER THAN

U.S. AVERAGEReal estate lease rates are below most major metro areas, averaging $17.71 per square foot for office and $4.05 per square foot for industrial space.

Positive Tax Advantages

STATE PERSONAL INCOME TAX TAXES ON FOREIGN INCOMENO CORPORATE FRANCHISE TAX

TAXES ON INVENTORIES

YEARS,STRATEGIC Business Location

Category 3 Category 4 Category 5

Major Southeast Landfalling HurricanesCategory 3 and Above

(1899-2014)

Tucked away in the westernmost point of the East Coast, Jacksonville is the least likely place on the Atlantic or Gulf Coasts to experience a hurricane. Due to a “recurvature effect,” storms heading toward Jacksonville are influenced by the Bermuda high pressure system from the west and are driven northward.

After investing more than $300 million to construct and expand the terminal and its three concourses, JAX is now one of the most modern airports in the world.

With multiple cargo terminals capable of handling container, automobile, bulk, breakbulk and refrigerated cargoes, JAXPORT is a premier diversified port with connections to major trade lanes throughout the world.

Jacksonville boasts a strong intermodal system with fast access to major markets throughout the U.S. via three railroads – CSX (headquartered in Jacksonville), Norfolk Southern and Florida East Coast Railway – and multiple interstates including I-10, I-75 and I-95.

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Northeast Florida is a TALENT MAGNET Young and Dynamic Workforce

Northeast Florida’s population is more than 1.5 million and the total workforce is comprised of 800,000 people. The median age in Jacksonville is 37, providing a young and dynamic workforce equal in age to the national average and three years lower than the Florida average.

Steady Growth RatesWith a steady population growth rate of 2.0 percent and labor force growth rate of 1.4 percent, the Jacksonville economy is growing and thriving better than Florida and the U.S. overall.

Ranked in Next Generation Consulting’s Hotspots for Young Professionals

Jacksonville was the only Florida city with a population over 500,000 to rank for Young Professionals to live and work in the U.S.

Strong Military and Defense Industry Presence Four major military installations in the region. With 50,000 active duty, reserve and civilian men and women,

the military is the largest employer in our region. Each year, more than 3,000 exiting members choose to stay in the region. Provides a steady stream of highly skilled, disciplined workers for area businesses. Military veterans make up 14 percent of the area’s workforce, compared to 7 percent for the U.S. overall.

Aircraft structure, surfaces, rigging and systems assemblers $40,165

Avionics technicians $48,690

Computer-controlled machine tool operators – metal, plastic $39,635

Electrical and electronic equipment assemblers $26,636

Fiberglass laminators and fabricators $30,352

Industrial machinery mechanics $48,089

Median Advanced Manufacturing Salaries in Jacksonville

Forbes ranked Jacksonville in the

Top 10 City Attracting College Grads.

Machinists $39,832

Numerical tool and process control programmers $38,742

Plating and coating machine setters, operators and tenders $39,466

Precision instrument and equipment repairers, all other $54,355

Structural metal fabricators and fitters $36,289

Telecomm. equipment installers and repairers, except line $57,584



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Major Colleges and Universities In or Near Jacksonville (2013)

Enrollment Bachelors Graduate

Home to two of “America’s Top 10 High Schools” Jacksonville is home to top-ranked public and private K-12 schools. Newsweek named

two Jacksonville high schools, Stanton College Prep and Paxon School for Advanced Studies, in its America’s Top 10 High Schools list.

One of the Best Places to Attend College The American Institute of Economic Research ranked Jacksonville 17 out of 360 mid-sized cities that are the best places to attend college. In 2012, the University of North Florida was named one of the top colleges and universities by Forbes magazine’s “America’s Best Colleges” list. There are more than 20 colleges, universities and community colleges in the area with a total enrollment of more than 65,000 students.

OUTSTANDING Educational Opportunities Business 2.0 ranked Jacksonville in the

“Top 10 Hottest Cities” that will lead to job growth through 2015.

University of North Florida (UNF) 16,083 3,177 547

Jacksonville University (JU) 4,157 970 278

Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ) 28,134 588 N/A

Flagler College 2,839 677 N/A

St. Johns River State College 6,127 67 N/A

University of Florida (UF) 49,878 8,515 4,173

University of Central Florida (UCF) 59,589 12,372 2,539

Florida State University (FSU) 40,909 8,105 2,065

Florida A&M (FAMU) 10,743 1,560 277



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The JAXUSA Partnership is Jacksonville and Northeast Florida’s regional economic development initiative supporting Baker, Clay, Duval, Flagler, Nassau, Putnam and St. Johns counties. Please let us know how we can help grow your company in Jacksonville and Northeast Florida by contacting:

Contact JAXUSA Partnership if your company is

Considering an Expansion or Relocation.

Aaron Bowman, Senior Vice President (904) 366-6671 or [email protected]

Jacksonville’s Quality of Life is HARD TO BEAT No. 1 Best City for Recreation

Northeast Florida is known for its outdoor recreational opportunities, featuring 90 miles of beaches along the Atlantic Ocean and the majestic St. Johns River for boating, fishing and kayaking. Parenting magazine ranked Jacksonville number one on the list of Ten Best Cities for Recreation. Jacksonville also boasts more than 131 square miles of city, state and national parks – making it the largest urban park system in the nation.

Ninth Best City to ShopForbes magazine ranked Jacksonville as the ninth Best U.S. Shopping City. Jacksonville has several great shopping centers including the newest addition at St. Johns Town Center, an outdoor mall that also features a variety of high-end dining, nightlife, hotels and residential living options.

World-Class Health CareOur region offers a world-class health care system, home to one of only three Mayo Clinic campuses in the U.S. and several other distinguished area hospitals and medical research facilities.

A Sports Enthusiasts Playground Sports enthusiasts can cheer for the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars and the Jacksonville Suns AA baseball team. The region also features more than 85 elite golf courses, including the famed Players Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass and the World Golf Hall of Fame.

Top Art DestinationAmericanStyle magazine ranked Jacksonville as one of its Top 25 Arts Destinations. Culture lovers will appreciate the Museum of Contemporary Art, Cummer Museum and Gardens and Museum of Science and History, as well as the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens. The area is also home to several performing arts venues and the world-renowned Jacksonville Symphony.

Top City for Relocating FamiliesJacksonville was ranked in the Top 10 of Mobility magazine’s Best Cities for Relocating Families. The average commute time to work is only 25 minutes. The average cost of a newly constructed 2,400 square foot home in Jacksonville is only $249,361. Our region boasts more than 185 “A-rated” schools with a proven track record of superior performance.

Leader in the State of Florida for percentage of labor force engaged in advanced manufacturing.

Strong military presence that provides a skilled, highly trained workforce with the knowledge for high-tech staff positions.

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