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September 22, 2023 Gov. DeSantis presents BCC $3.5M for infrastructure projects

Gov. Ron DeSantis awarded more than $3.5 million to the Clay County Board of County Commissioners Monday through the Governor’s Florida Job Growth Grant Fund for targeted infrastructure improvements. Clay County’s population has grown 35% in the last 10 years. These infrastructure improvements will directly support job growth in the manufacturing sector, creating approximately 170 new high-wage jobs upon completion.

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Officials break ground on Cathedral Oak Parkway

New roadway will connect FCE to CR 315

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Logistics growth leads to industrial boom

As transportation booms, warehousing development follows-Why industrial real estate is Jacksonville's hottest sector

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IKO confirms plans for $270M shingle plant in Maxville by 2026

IKO, a global industry leader in the roofing, waterproofing and insulation industry, confirmed its plan to construct a new manufacturing campus in Maxville.

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Where people are moving to and moving from USPS data

Big cities — including Miami, Houston, and Austin, Texas — seem to be out of vogue with movers this year. Smaller spots outside larger urban hubs, meanwhile, are attracting more residents than they're losing.

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"I choose Clay County to locate my high-tech company because the labor pool, which traditionally would commute an hour was readily available minutes away from our office. The move raised all of our employees quality of living and happiness, allowing me to recruit top talent and keep them." Brian Knight, Co-Founder, Pragmatic Works
"I truly appreciate the effort you have put in to move this along! In my 26 years in the development business, I have rarely received this type of support!" Kent Gregory, MGB Development Group
"Clay EDC has proven to be a vital resource for Calavo's expansion into the southeast U.S. Assisting in early-stage due diligence thru the move-in and operational start-up of our Green Cove Springs facility, Clay EDC has been a go-to source for information, contacts and relevant solutions to often complex issues." Mike Browne, Vice President, Calavo Growers Inc.
"For any business - what could be better than 80,000 people of all skills eager to work closer to home. Clay County has that and a high quality of life in a safe environment to raise a family. With great schools added it's a 'no brainer' for me." Jerry Agresti, CEO and Founder, Developers Realty Group
"Clay County is uniquely positioned for the distribution of our marine products. We have effectively extended our reach, decreased our freight transit times and lowered both inbound and outbound freight costs. Lower expenses, business friendly and first class port access have combined to deliver us to the next level." Edward Gaw, President, Hi-Liner Fishing Equipment & Tackle, Inc.
"I truly believe that our relationship with Clay EDC is one of the major reasons for our rapid ascension into the political and civic conversation in Clay. I encourage anyone interested in getting engaged in the county on a deeper level to become a sponsor." Terrance Freeman, Government Relations