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Census Bureau: New Yorkers come to Florida to work, New Englanders to retire

New York continues to be the largest single producer of new Floridians – including President Donald Trump, as of September – but in 2018, arrivals from New England surged dramatically, according to new U.S. Census Bureau statistics.

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Clay County offering incentives for businesses

J.J. Harris, president of Clay County Economic Development Corp., says the county has a strong business retention and expansion program. It is “helping our small businesses retain and expand in the existing facilities,” he said.

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Baptist Health's new Oakleaf Emergency Department to bring more urgent care into community

Officials broke ground for the 20-room emergency department in mid-February, and it’s scheduled to be open by Thanksgiving, Roark said.

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Orange Park's new Vac-Con truck to tackle stormwater

ORANGE PARK – The town has the keys to a new Vac-Con vacuum truck which should speed up the removal of stormwater drainage.

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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