JAX Partnership

06/15/2026

Johnson & Johnson announced today an investment of more than $1 billion to expand its U.S. Vision operations in Jacksonville, further strengthening the region’s position as a hub for advanced manufacturing and healthcare innovation.

Congratulations to Johnson & Johnson on this significant investment in Jacksonville and the future of Northeast Florida!

Learn more: https://www.jnj.com/media-center/press-releases/johnson-johnson-invests-more-than-1-billion-to-strengthen-u-s-vision-manufacturing-in-jacksonville-florida.

06/11/2026

Jacksonville’s strategic location continues to be one of our greatest competitive advantages. 📍 From attracting new investment to supporting job growth, the region’s connectivity & infrastructure help companies find success.

Read more from JAXUSA President Aundra Wallace in his latest Logistics Insights column with the Jax Daily Record.

Aundra Wallace discusses advantages of Jacksonville's location and transportation infrastructure.

06/08/2026

06/04/2026

❗ Ticket sales for the JAX Intern Mixer close on Monday (June 8th)!

⚾ Join us on June 11th at VyStar Ballpark and help your interns build connections while discovering why Northeast Florida is a great place to start a career.

🎟️: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Jaxusa2

06/02/2026

Get your tickets today for the JAXUSA Summer Luncheon featuring Bruce Lowthers, CEO & Executive Director of Paysafe: https://members.jaxchamber.com/events/jaxusa-partnership-luncheon-july-2026-8972-8972/details. 🔗

As the leader of one of the world's top payments companies, Bruce will share insights on the global economy, the future of financial services and Jacksonville’s rise as a fintech powerhouse. We hope you will join us!

05/28/2026

JAXUSA Partnership is excited to share that our organization received the Innovation in Marketing Award from the Florida Economic Development Council for our “Find Your Future in JAX” advertising campaign!

This campaign took a multi-faceted approach to talent attraction through gameday advertising, experiential events and employer engagement to help college students see Northeast Florida as a great place to live and work after graduation.

By introducing emerging talent to Jacksonville early in their career journey, initiatives like Find Your JAX help strengthen the region's workforce and support long-term economic growth.

05/21/2026

JAXUSA Partnership is proud to celebrate Winn-Dixie's continued growth in Northeast Florida through the retention and expansion of its corporate headquarters. The company is expected to invest $65 million into its local operations, creating 200 new jobs.

“This renewed commitment to Jacksonville underscores Winn-Dixie's confidence in our region and creates meaningful opportunities for our community for years to come,” said JAXUSA President Aundra Wallace.

04/24/2026

Turn a night at the ballpark into a long-term investment in your future workforce ⚾💫 JAXUSA is inviting all local companies to be part of our intern mixer with the Find Your JAX team!

🗓️ When: June 11th
📍 Where: Vystar Ballpark – The Shrimp Net
⏰ Time: Event space opens at 6:00pm. Game starts at 7:05pm.
🤝 Who: Summer interns in JAX

We want your interns to see how great JAX is to encourage them to start their careers here in the region! This event will showcase Jacksonville as a place worth returning to after graduation and help them connect with other young professionals in the area.

🎟️ Purchase tickets at https://www.gofevo.com/event/Jaxusa2 by June 8th.

❓ Reach out to [email protected] for more information.

04/21/2026

The Anderson-DuBose Company's ribbon cutting represents more than the opening of a new facility — it’s another signal that Northeast Florida continues to attract world-class companies drawn to the opportunity and advantages of doing business here.

Congratulations to the entire AD team! This milestone reflects both company growth and the continued rise of our region as a leading supply chain & logistics hub.

04/14/2026

Global insights, local impact 📍 🌎 The first JAXUSA Partnership Luncheon of the year delivered an engaging discussion on trade, policy and the global economy with our UK speakers Jason Cowley, Marco Forgione MCIEx and Justin Doherty.

The conversation highlighted international opportunities for Jacksonville and reinforced that JAX marks the spot as a globally connected hub for business and investment.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and to our sponsors Ameris Bank, Florida Blue, PRI Productions and TruTechnology. Congratulations once again to the JAX Chamber 2026 Small Business Leaders of the Year!