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January 15, 2021 Clay County climbs to sixth in the state for highest graduation rate

Clay County District Schools demonstrated an increase of 1.5 percentage points from the previous year, progressing from 91.9 percent in 2018-2019 to 93.4 percent in 2019-2020.

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Baptist Health plans healthy living center at VyStar building on Fleming Island

The fast-moving construction will result in a new 100-bed hospital and the creation of Baptist HealthPlace at Fleming Island that’s designed to enhance the quality of healthcare – and life – in the area.

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Florida maintains seven consecutive months of month-over-month job growth

The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity today announced Florida has had seven consecutive months of month-over-month job growth, gaining 9,800 private sector jobs in the month of November.

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Digestive Disease Consultants building second surgery center in Orange Park

Jacksonville-based Digestive Disease Consultants will open its seventh area location next year with a 14,377-square-foot surgery center in Orange Park.

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County tourism looks to match $3M grant to build sports multi-use complex

The Tourism Development Council is looking to match a $3 million grant for a new multipurpose sport complex.

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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