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February 14, 2020 With more residences popping up, Clay County planners are thinking infrastructure

The Florida Department of Transportation is spending $410 million in Clay County. The county is bonding $130 million for road projects. The Clay County Utility Authority will spend more than $100 million expanding its system over the next five years. Why? Because over the next decade, the population of Clay County is expected to grow by 46 percent – an influx of 100,000 people — and the county wants to be ready. "We know that growth is coming," said J.J. Harris, president of the Clay County Economic Development Corp. The First Coast counties around Duval have seen strong growth in recent years, with the populations of St. Johns and Nassau in particular growing rapidly.

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BCC moves closer to $130 million overhaul of roads

The Board of County Commissioners moved one step closer to beginning work on an extensive road project funded by $130 million worth of bonds.

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OPMC’s expansion work on $126 million project on schedule for December grand opening

ORANGE PARK – Work on the 101,435-square-foot expansion at Orange Park Medical Center never seems to stop.

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County hires Airstream Ventures to bolster sports, entertainment events

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – Clay County residents can expect more sporting events after the Board of County Commissioners approved an annual contract for $66,000 with Airstream Ventures.

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Site selectors bullish on logistics, manufacturing and the sun belt (1)

Site selectors bullish on logistics, manufacturing and the sun belt

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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