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Jacksonville is home to five Fortune 1000 and three Fortune 500 company

headquarters. More than 80 local companies have national or divisional

headquarters in Northeast Florida.

5 FORTUNE

1000 3 FORTUNE

500

80+ NATIONAL OR DIVISIONAL

HEADQUARTERS

WHY Jacksonville?

Cecil Commerce Center Maintenance, Repair and

Overhaul Workforce Device Manufacturing Multiple Industrial Parks

Areas of EXCELLENCE

The Region’s Leading Advanced Manufacturing Employers

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

With 1.7 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.

The region’s favorable business climate, skilled workforce including the ability to hire veterans, good logistic and low operational costs - among other things - solidified

our decision to build our advanced Li-ION battery manufacturing plant at Cecil Commerce Center and relocate our U.S.

headquarters to the area.

– Tom Alcide, President and CEO, Saft America

No. of employees

FLEET READINESS CENTER S.E. – Military Depot, MRO and Modification 3,850

JOHNSON & JOHNSON VISION – Contact Lens Manufacturing 2,500

FLIGHTSTAR AIRCRAFT SERVICES – Heavy MRO 1,300

NORTHROP GRUMMAN – Aircraft Manufacturing 1,100

BAE SYSTEMS SOUTHEAST – Defense, Aerospace and Security Company 1,000

GEORGIA PACIFIC CONSUMER PRODUCTS – Pulp and Paper Operations 900

WESTROCK – Craft Liner Board Paper Manufacturing 870

MEDTRONIC – Surgical Products Manufacturer 725

ANHEUSER-BUSCH – Brewery 700

UNISON INDUSTRIES – Aircraft Component Manufacturing 650

CARLISLE INTERCONNECT TECHNOLOGIES – Aerospace Wire and Cable Manufacturing 650

SWISHER INTERNATIONAL – Cigar and Smokeless Tobacco Product Manufacturing 500

COLOMER USA – Hair and Skin Care Product Manufacturing 500

BOEING – Aircraft Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul 450

COCA COLA REFRESHMENT – Soft Drink Manufacturer and Distributor 450

RING POWER – Caterpillar Dealer Selling Heavy Machinery Equipment 445

BAKER HUGHES, A GE COMPANY – Industrial Equipment Manufacturing 400

HYDRO EXTRUSIONS NORTH AMERICA – Aluminum Extrusion 365

SAFARILAND – Law Enforcement Equipment Manufacturing 350

VULCAN MATERIALS – Construction Aggregate Manufacturing 350

KAMAN AEROSPACE – Aircraft Manufacturing 320

PEPSI BEVERAGE COMPANY – Beverages 300

VAC-CON – Utility Vacuum Truck Manufacturer 300

PORTION PAC – Condiments Portion Control Packaging 300

ATRIUM WINDOWS AND DOORS – Window Manufacturer 300

Everything that Jacksonville

offers: an incredible

location, a low cost of living,

and a forward-thinking,

entrepreneurial climate,

blends together to provide the perfect

environment to allow our business to grow.

As a result, we have emerged as a global

leader in the medical device field.– Aure Bruneau, General Manager, Zimmer Biomet

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Protected from Hurricanes

In the past102 NO HURRICANE

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

1904 2018Category 2

Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)

in Infrastructure Improvements

100+

NON-STOP DAILY FLIGHTS

DIRECT U.S. AIRPORTS

MILLION

30+

Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT)

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

In fiscal year 2018, JAXPORT’s three public marine terminals handled cargo totaling

$1.25 BILLION10.4MILLION TONS

Recognized as

“America’s Logistics Center”

MILLION CONSUMERS

SAME-DAY Southeast access to

3 INTERSTATES3RAILROADS

Affordable Construction and Real Estate

The cost of constructing new facilities in Jacksonville is 18% LOWER THAN

U.S. AVERAGE

Real estate lease rates are below most major metro areas, averaging $19.97 per square foot for office and $4.99 per square foot for industrial space.

Positive Tax Advantages

YEARS,

STRATEGIC Business Location 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 two 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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FlaglerCounty

PutnamCounty

ClayCounty

DuvalCounty

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JacksonvilleInternationalAirport (JAX)

RegionalAirports

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$300

94+

Category 3 Category 4 Category 5

Major Southeast Landfalling HurricanesCategory 3 and Above

(1899-2018)

NOCORPORATE FRANCHISE TAX

STATE PERSONAL INCOME TAX

TAXES ON INVENTORIES

TAXES ON FOREIGN INCOME

TAXES ON MANUFACTURING EQUIPMENT

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Northeast Florida is a TALENT MAGNET

Young and Dynamic WorkforceNortheast Florida’s population is nearly 1.8 million and the total workforce is

comprised of 845,000 people. The median age in Jacksonville is 38.8, providing

a young and dynamic workforce on par with the national average and four

years lower than the Florida average.

Steady Growth RatesWith a steady population and labor force growth rate of 1.7 percent, the

Jacksonville economy is growing and thriving better than Florida and the U.S.

overall.

Recognized Market for Education AttainmentJacksonville was ranked by Site Selection Group as the 4th fastest growing

market for Bachelor’s Education Attainment in the U.S.

Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging and Systems Assemblers $43,000

Avionics Technicians $55,400

Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators – Metal, Plastic $36,800

Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers $26,600

Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators $34,600

Industrial Machinery Mechanics $52,600

Median Advanced Manufacturing Salaries in Jacksonville

Machinists $40,500

Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $39,900

Plating and Coating Machine Setters, Operators and Tenders $49,500

Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, all other $54,600

Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters $35,700

Telecomm. Equipment Installers and Repairers $50,700

Forbes ranked Jacksonville in the

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

with the 3rd largest population in the U.S.

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 13 percent of the adult population, compared to 8 percent for the U.S. overall.

Top 10 Cities Attracting College Grads

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Major Colleges and Universities In or Near Jacksonville

OUTSTANDING Educational Opportunities

University of North Florida (UNF) 16,776 210 3,231 691

Jacksonville University (JU) 4,213 -- 706 467

Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ) 23,413 3,234 819 --

Flagler College 2,608 -- 629 5

St. Johns River State College 7,503 950 103 --

University of Florida (UF) 52,218 301 8,634 6,336

University of Central Florida (UCF) 68,475 414 13,343 2,749

Florida State University (FSU) 41,005 183 8,791 2,942

Florida A&M (FAMU) 10,021 40 1,258 643

Forbes ranked

Jacksonville in the

Top 10 Cities attracting college grads

Home to the #6 “Top High School” Jacksonville is home to Stanton College Prep, the #6 nationally ranked

high school on Newsweek’s “America’s Top High Schools” list.

One of the Best Places to Attend College There are more than 20 colleges, universities and community colleges in the area with a

total enrollment of more than 61,000 students. The American Institute of Economic Research

ranked Jacksonville 17 out of 360 mid-sized cities that are the best places to attend college.

CKSONVILLE,

Cost of Living Index

AFFORDABLE Cost of Living

Source: C2ER, Cost of Living Study 2018

Associate Degrees

Bachelor Degrees

Graduate DegreesEnrollment

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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 abowman@jaxusa.org

Strong military presence that

provides a skilled, highly trained

workforce with the knowledge for

high-tech staff positions

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An Outdoor Enthusiasts’ PlaygroundNortheast 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. Forbes ranked Jacksonville as one of the

20 best cities for summer travel. 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.,

one of six MD Anderson Cancer Center partnerships in the country and several other distinguished area hospitals

and medical research facilities.

Sporting Events for the Whole Family Sports fans can cheer for the NFL Jacksonville Jaguars, the Jacksonville Jumbo

Shrimp AA baseball team or the Armada FC soccer team. The region also features

more than 85 elite golf courses, including famed THE PLAYERS Stadium Course

at TPC Sawgrass and World Golf Hall of Fame.

Top Arts & Culture DestinationBusiness Insider ranked Jacksonville as the 11th best city for arts and culture. Art lovers

will appreciate the Museum of Contemporary Art, Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens,

and the 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 RelocatingJacksonville is ranked number 2 in Realtor.com’s New Hot Spot Where Americans Are

Moving. 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 $262,790. Our region boasts more than

129 “A-rated” schools with a proven track record of superior performance.