BAKER CLAY DUVAL FLAGLER NASSAU PUTNAM ST. JOHNS 3 Independent Drive Jacksonville FL 32202 904.366.6600 jaxusa.org 9/2019 Jacksonville is home to fve Fortune 1000 and three Fortune 500 company headquarters. More than 80 local companies have national or divisional headquarters in Northeast Florida. 5 FORTUNE 1000 3 FORTUNE 500 80 + Our company has roots here dating back nearly 70 years, which has provided a solid foundation for us to be a leader in Florida’s health care industry. We’re proud of this heritage and excited about a future full of opportunities to help meet Florida’s growing need for health care solutions. – Pat Geraghty, Chairman and CEO, Florida Blue The Region’s Leading Headquarters The combination of Jacksonville’s business - and family - friendly climate have been key success factors in attracting top talent to the company. It’s this talent that enables us to empower the fnancial world and make a difference in the lives of our consumers. – Gary Norcross, President and CEO, FIS Competitive Cost of Living Highly Skilled Talent Quality of Life JAXUSA Partnership’s regional focus includes seven Northeast Florida counties. With 1.7 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. No. of employees FLORIDA BLUE – Health Insurance Regional HQ 7,000 SOUTHEASTERN GROCERS – Grocery Distribution Center & Corporate HQ 5,700 WELLS FARGO – Banking Regional HQ 3,500 GATE PETROLEUM – Petroleum Products Corporate HQ 3,120 AT&T – Telecommunications Regional HQ 2,600 JOHNSON & JOHNSON VISION – Optical Products Division HQ 2,500 BLACK KNIGHT FINANCIAL – Title Insurance and IT Solutions HQ 2,400 TIAA BANK – Banking and Mortgage Services Corporate HQ 2,000 BROOKS REHABILITATION – Medical Rehabilitation Corporate HQ 2,000 WEB.COM – Web Designers and Online Marketing Corporate HQ 2,000 VYSTAR CREDIT UNION – Credit Union Corporate HQ 1,600 CSX CORPORATION – Railroad Corporate HQ 1,500 ONE CALL – Workers Compensation Services Corporate HQ 1,500 FANATICS – E-Commerce Retailer Corporate HQ 1,500 FIS – Banking Services Software Provider Corporate HQ 1,300 GUIDEWELL SOURCE – Medical Administration Corporate HQ 1,300 CITIZENS PROPERTY INSURANCE – Insurance Corporate HQ 1,040 STEIN MART – Retail Corporate HQ 1,000 MCKESSON MEDICAL-SURGERY – Medical Supplies Provider Division HQ 1,000 CROWLEY MARITIME – Marine Transportation & Logistics Corporate HQ 950 RING POWER CORPORATION – Caterpillar Dealer Corporate HQ 860 SUDDATH RELOCATION SYSTEMS – Relocation and Transportation Corporate HQ 800 LANDSTAR SYSTEM – Transportation Logistics Corporate HQ 800 PGA TOUR – Golf Tournament Corporate HQ 800 NATIONAL OR DIVISIONAL HEADQUARTERS
Young & Dynamic WorkforceNortheast Florida’s population is more than 1.76 million and the total
workforce is comprised of 845,000 people. The median age
in Jacksonville is 38.8, providing a young and dynamic workforce equal in age to
the national average and four years lower than the
Florida average.
Recognized Market for Education AttainmentJacksonville was ranked by Site Selection Group as the 4th fastest growing
market for Bachelor’s Education Attainment in the U.S.
Steady Stream of Skilled WorkersFour area military installations provide employment to nearly 50,000 active duty,
reserve and civilian men and women. Of the more than 3,000 personnel who
exit the military each year, a majority choose to remain in the region.
Accountants and Auditors $61,200
Budget Analysts $64,600
Business Operation Specialists, all other $63,000
Compliance Offices $61,400
Database Administrators $84,000
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $47,600
Financial Analysts $67,800
Financial Specialists, all other $63,000
First-line Supervisors of Office Workers $51,900
Median Corporate Office Salaries in Jacksonville
NewGeography ranked Jacksonville as one of
America’s Top 10 Brainpower Cities
The region’s favorable business climate, skilled workforce including the ability to hire veterans,
good logistic and low operational costs - among other things - solidified our decision to build our manufacturing plant and relocate our U.S. headquarters to the area.– Thomas Alcide, Chairman, President and CEO, Saft America
Human Resources Managers $99,700
Industrial Production Managers $101,200
Management Analysts $70,900
Marketing Managers $110,800
Network and Computer System Administrators $82,100
Office and Administrative Support Workers, all other $35,300
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
An Outdoor Enthusiasts’ PlaygroundNortheast 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. Forbes ranked Jacksonville as one of the
20 best cities for summer travel. 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.
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.,
one of six MD Anderson Cancer Center partnerships in the country and several other distinguished area hospitals
and medical research facilities.
Sporting Events for the Whole Family Sports fans can cheer for the NFL Jacksonville Jaguars, the Jacksonville Jumbo
Shrimp AA baseball team or the Armada FC soccer team. The region also features
more than 85 elite golf courses, including famed THE PLAYERS Stadium Course
at TPC Sawgrass and World Golf Hall of Fame.
Top Arts & Culture DestinationBusiness Insider ranked Jacksonville as the 11th best city for arts and culture. Art lovers
will appreciate the Museum of Contemporary Art, Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens,
and the 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 RelocatingJacksonville is ranked number 2 in Realtor.com’s New Hot Spot Where Americans Are
Moving. 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 $265,289. Our region boasts more than
106 “A-rated” schools with a proven track record of superior performance.
