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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

3 Independent Drive Jacksonville FL 32202 904 366 6600 jaxusa.org6/2015

Jacksonville is home to four Fortune 1000 and three Fortune 500 company headquarters,

more than any other city in Florida. More than 80 local companies have national or divisional

headquarters in Northeast Florida.

4 FORTUNE

1000 3 FORTUNE

50080+ NATIONAL OR DIVISIONAL

HEADQUARTERS

With assistance from economic development leaders in the region and the lure of a better lifestyle, we chose this area for our operations becasue it allows us to work where we want - close to the beach and ocean.– Tim Hale, Co-Founder, Coastal Cloud

WHY Northeast Florida?

The reason we are able to be successful as a company is because we can attract great technology talent, so from that perspective it’s very

important to be in a market where talent wants to live.– Russ Thomas, President and CEO, Availity

Corporate IT Operations Telecommunications Infrastructure Software Development

Areas of EXCELLENCE

No. of employees

BANK OF AMERIC MERRILL LYNCH – Banking and Investments 8,000

FLORIDA BLUE – Headquarters - Health Insurance 6,000

MAYO CLINIC – Multi-Specialty Health Care Center 5,000

UF HEALTH AT JACKSONVILLE – Hospital - Health Care 3,500

AT&T – Telecommunications Regional Headquarters 3,100

JEA – Utility Provider 2,300

NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION – Aircraft Manufacturing 2,000

VISTAKON, JOHNSON & JOHNSON VISION CARE INC. – Optical Products - Manuf. 2,000

FIDELITY NATIONAL INFORMATION SERVICES (FIS) – Banking Serv. Software Provider 1,200

MEDTRONIC, ENT – Surgical Products Manufacturer 650

UNISON INDUSTRIES – Aircraft Parts/Avionics Manufacturer Corporate HQ 600

HONEYWELL – Technical Services 575

CSX TECHNOLOGY – Technology 500

LOGISTICS SERVICES INTERNATIONAL (LSI) – Logistics 422

ADECCO – Employment Contractors Corporate HQ 350

WEB.COM – Website Designers and Online Marketing 300

AMERICAN TECHNICAL CERAMICS – Semi-conductor (Capacitor) Manufacturer 264

TALEO – Software Development 250

SUNGARD RELIUS – Pension Software and Services Provider 200

ENTERPRISE INTEGRATION – IT Managed Services 180

MILLENNIUM SPECIALTY CHEMICALS – Fragrance & Flavor Ingredient Manufacturing 168

INFORMATION & DISPLAY SYSTEMS – Technology Solutions for Sports Organizations 140

The Region’s Leading Information Technology Employers

Forbes ranked Jacksonville as one of the

Fastest Growing Regions for High-Tech Jobs.

JAXUSA Partnership’s regional focus includes seven Northeast Florida counties.

With 1.5 million residents, the region offers endless opportunities and a superior

quality of life. The Jacksonville area continues to experience positive growth

as more people discover its perfect balance between business opportunities and lifestyle.



Protected from Hurricanes

In the past100 NO HURRICANE

Category 3 or higher has made landfall in Northeast Florida; only Hurricane Dora in 1964, which barely reached Category 2.

1904 2014Category 2

Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)

than East Coast hubs

90NON-STOP

DAILY FLIGHTSDIRECT U.S. AIRPORTS

LOWER TICKET PRICE

27 15%

Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT)

Over the next several years, JAXPORT is looking to invest in its infrastructure more than

In fiscal year 2014 JAXPORT’s three public marine terminals handled cargo totaling

$1.25 BILLION8. 3 MILLION TONS

Recognized as “America’s Logistics Center”

45MILLION CONSUMERSSAME-DAY Southeast access to

3 INTERSTATES3RAILROADS

Affordable Construction and Real Estate

The cost of constructing new facilities in Jacksonville is 15% LOWER THAN

U.S. AVERAGEReal estate lease rates are below most major metro areas, averaging $17.71 per square foot for office and $4.05 per square foot for industrial space.

Positive Tax Advantages

STATE PERSONAL INCOME TAX TAXES ON FOREIGN INCOMENO CORPORATE FRANCHISE TAX

TAXES ON INVENTORIES

YEARS,STRATEGIC Business Location

Category 3 Category 4 Category 5

Major Southeast Landfalling HurricanesCategory 3 and Above

(1899-2014)

Tucked away in the westernmost point of the East Coast, Jacksonville is the least likely place on the Atlantic or Gulf Coasts to experience a hurricane. Due to a “recurvature effect,” storms heading toward Jacksonville are influenced by the Bermuda high pressure system from the west and are driven northward.

After investing more than $300 million to construct and expand the terminal and its three concourses, JAX is now one of the most modern airports in the world.

With multiple cargo terminals capable of handling container, automobile, bulk, breakbulk and refrigerated cargoes, JAXPORT is a premier diversified port with connections to major trade lanes throughout the world.

Jacksonville boasts a strong intermodal system with fast access to major markets throughout the U.S. via three railroads – CSX (headquartered in Jacksonville), Norfolk Southern and Florida East Coast Railway – and multiple interstates including I-10, I-75 and I-95.

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Northeast Florida is a TALENT MAGNET Young and Dynamic Workforce

Northeast Florida’s population is more than 1.5 million and the total workforce is comprised of 800,000 people. The median age in Jacksonville is 37, providing a young and dynamic workforce equal in age to the national average and three years lower than the Florida average.

Steady Growth RatesWith a steady population growth rate of 2.0 percent and labor force growth rate of 1.4 percent, the Jacksonville economy is growing and thriving better than Florida and the U.S. overall.

Ranked in Next Generation Consulting’s Hotspots for Young Professionals

Jacksonville was the only Florida city with a population over 500,000 to rank for Young Professionals to live and work in the U.S.

Forbes ranked Jacksonville as a

Top 10 City Attracting College Grads.

Computer and Information Research Scientists $88,448

Computer and Information Systems Managers $124,115

Computer Network Architects $66,406

Computer Network Support Specialists $58,589

Computer Programmers $65,031

Median Information Technology Salaries in Jacksonville

Jacksonville turned out to be the most cost effective location for us to actually set up our data center.– Jane Landon, Chief Technology Officer, Web.com

Time ranked Jacksonville as the

#7 Happiest City in the U.S.

Computer Systems Analysts $74,192

Computer User Support Specialists $41,806

Database Administrators $82,470

Network and Computer Systems Administrators $73,185

Software Developers, Applications $83,547



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Median New Home Price

Cost of Living Index

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AFFORDABLE Cost of Living

Major Colleges and Universities In or Near Jacksonville (2013)

Business 2.0 ranked Jacksonville in the

“Top 10 Hottest Cities” that will lead to job growth through 2015.

Enrollment Bachelors Graduate

Home to two of “America’s Top 10 High Schools” Jacksonville is home to top-ranked public and private K-12 schools. Newsweek named

two Jacksonville high schools, Stanton College Prep and Paxon School for Advanced Studies, in its America’s Top 10 High Schools list.

One of the Best Places to Attend College The American Institute of Economic Research ranked Jacksonville 17 out of 360 mid-sized cities that are the best places to attend college. In 2012, the University of North Florida was named one of the top colleges and universities by Forbes magazine’s “America’s Best Colleges” list. There are more than 20 colleges, universities and community colleges in the area with a total enrollment of more than 65,000 students.

OUTSTANDING Educational Opportunities

University of North Florida (UNF) 16,083 3,177 547

Jacksonville University (JU) 4,157 970 278

Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ) 28,134 588 N/A

Flagler College 2,839 677 N/A

St. Johns River State College 6,127 67 N/A

University of Florida (UF) 49,878 8,515 4,173

University of Central Florida (UCF) 59,589 12,372 2,539

Florida State University (FSU) 40,909 8,105 2,065

Florida A&M (FAMU) 10,743 1,560 277



The JAXUSA Partnership is Jacksonville and Northeast Florida’s regional economic development initiative supporting Baker, Clay, Duval, Flagler, Nassau, Putnam and St. Johns counties. Please let us know how we can help grow your company in Jacksonville and Northeast Florida by contacting:

Contact JAXUSA Partnership if your company is

Considering an Expansion or Relocation.

Broderick Green, Director (904) 366-6629 or [email protected]

Jacksonville’s Quality of Life is HARD TO BEAT No. 1 Best City for Recreation

Northeast Florida is known for its outdoor recreational opportunities, featuring 90 miles of beaches along the Atlantic Ocean and the majestic St. Johns River for boating, fishing and kayaking. Parenting magazine ranked Jacksonville number one on the list of Ten Best Cities for Recreation. Jacksonville also boasts more than 131 square miles of city, state and national parks – making it the largest urban park system in the nation.

Ninth Best City to ShopForbes magazine ranked Jacksonville as the ninth Best U.S. Shopping City. Jacksonville has several great shopping centers including the newest addition at St. Johns Town Center, an outdoor mall that also features a variety of high-end dining, nightlife, hotels and residential living options.

A Sports Enthusiasts Playground Sports enthusiasts can cheer for the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars and the Jacksonville Suns AA baseball team. The region also features more than 85 elite golf courses, including the famed Players Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass and the World Golf Hall of Fame.

World-Class Health CareOur region offers a world-class health care system, home to one of only three Mayo Clinic campuses in the U.S. and several other distinguished area hospitals and medical research facilities.

Top Art DestinationAmericanStyle magazine ranked Jacksonville as one of its Top 25 Arts Destinations. Culture lovers will appreciate the Museum of Contemporary Art, Cummer Museum and Gardens and Museum of Science and History, as well as the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens. The area is also home to several performing arts venues and the world-renowned Jacksonville Symphony.

Top City for Relocating FamiliesJacksonville was ranked in the Top 10 of Mobility magazine’s Best Cities for Relocating Families. The average commute time to work is only 25 minutes. The average cost of a newly constructed 2,400 square foot home in Jacksonville is only $249,361. Our region boasts more than 185 “A-rated” schools with a proven track record of superior performance.

Significant Corporate IT Operations for companies such as CSX, Bank of America, Merrill Lynch and FIS.

Growing talent pool with more than 1,200 graduate and undergraduate degrees in computer science and IT fields.

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