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June 03, 2020 The 2020 Best & Worst States for Business-Florida #2

Welcome to Chief Executive’s annual “Best & Worst States for Business” survey, Covid edition. Once again, for the 16th year out of the 16 years we have conducted our poll, Texas ranks No. 1. Despite the shutdown of much of its oil industry by the coronavirus recession, the state retains extremely business-friendly characteristics and policies. The rest of the top 10 states also remained essentially unchanged from the 2019 rankings. Similarly, the bottom 10 in the rankings were relatively frozen, with California once again in last place.

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Clay County Development Authority provides masks and disinfectant to local businesses

Supplies enough to support 600 small businesses in unincorporated areas of Clay

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As Clay County grows, so does the need for new housing

The proximity of NAS Jacksonville, the construction of the First Coast Expressway, a school district that’s one of the highest-rated in the state and a crime rate that pales in comparison to neighboring Duval County has made the county a popular place to live.

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Jacksonville could become a life sciences hub

Mike Brown, an expert in life sciences real estate, believes that Jacksonville has the foundation to build a life sciences cluster as strong as those that have pulled companies from Jacksonville in the past.

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TECO plans to pass $130M in fuel savings to customers to help offset coronavirus losses

TECO plans to pass $130M in fuel savings to customers to help offset coronavirus losses.

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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.
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