Clay's Defense Sector Continues to Strengthen - Welcome Fleet Readiness Center Southeast! 70+ High-wage defense sector jobs are coming to Wells Road in Orange Park of Clay County Florida. April 10, 2017 By Laura Pavlus Expansions and Relocations, News Economic Development, Defense sector, FRE SE, NAS Jacksonville 1 Comment Read More >>
Clay Updates 2040 Comprehensive Plan Clay County planners have been busy collecting data across the county to redesign the Comprehensive Plan to ensure economic growth is precise and sustainable. April 4, 2017 By Laura Pavlus General Comprehensive Plan, Economic Development, First Coast Expressway, Clay County Comprehensive Plan, Clay County Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) 0 Comment Read More >>
New Plan and Funding to Remedy Ailing Keystone Lakes Emerges Every year, the shoreline to Keystone Beach on Lake Geneva seemed to move farther and farther beyond the dock. When the lakes left, so did much of the business integral to Keystone Heights’ downtown district, a prized Italian Restaurant turned into a Shell gas station and much of the district’s business space remains hollowed out, vacant. April 4, 2017 By Laura Pavlus General Keystone Lakes, Clay County, Tourism 0 Comment Read More >>
Clay County Business Owner, Amy Pope-Wells, Participates in Roundtable with President Trump Amy Pope-Wells, successful Clay County business owner of Link Staffing and Tira Diva, joins women small business owners at a roundtable with President Trump and Vice President Pence. March 28, 2017 By Laura Pavlus News Small Business Administration, entrepreneur , Clay County 0 Comment Read More >>
Manufacturers Join Governor’s Campaign to Save Enterprise Florida and Visit Florida JACKSONVILLE – In order to protect future jobs and to continue bolstering local economies through the recruitment of manufacturing, the First Coast Manufacturers Association has joined Gov. Rick Scott’s campaign to prevent the elimination of Enterprise Florida and Visit Florida by the Florida Legislature. March 27, 2017 By Laura Pavlus General economic development, manufacturing, First Coast Manufacturers Association, Enterprise Florida 0 Comment Read More >>
Clay Officials Tackle Tallahassee Government officials from each major community joined members of the Clay County Chamber and County Commission to advocate for local needs to state lawmakers and inform those from outside Clay County what the area has to offer. March 15, 2017 By Laura Pavlus General, News Clay Day, Clay County, Legislative 0 Comment Read More >>
Growing Pains Good Problem for Clay County Northeast Florida is one of the fastest growing regions in the entire country. The seven counties that make up the Northeast Florida region have a combined population of 1,624,000. The City of Jacksonville is the 12th most populated city in the United States, just a few thousand people fewer than No. 11, Austin, Texas. March 7, 2017 By Laura Pavlus General economic development, growth, population, Clay County, Florida, Jacksonville 0 Comment Read More >>
Clay's Phenomenal Quality of Life Continues to Attract Larger Share of Floridians The unparalleled quality of life afforded to those who choose Clay County to live, work, and play continues to attract a larger share of new residents than remaining counties in Florida. February 28, 2017 By Laura Pavlus General, News economic development, area growth, quality of life, A Rated Schools, First Coast Expressway, FCX 0 Comment Read More >>
Clay's Career and Technical Education Program Gives Local Workforce a Competitive Advantage Clay County Schools Celebrate Career and Technical Education Month Students and faculty in Clay County will join others across the nation during the month of February to celebrate national Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month. This year's theme is "Celebrate Today, Own Tomorrow!" CTE Month provides CTE programs across the country to demonstrate how CTE makes students college- and career- ready and prepares whem for high-wage, high-demand career fields. Activities include: CTE teacher and student recognition, leadership and community service events, school tours and more! February 6, 2017 By Laura Pavlus General, News workforce, workforce development, career and technical education, CTE, Academies of Clay 0 Comment Read More >>
Budding Theatre Company Vying to Purchase Idle Clay Theatre in Green Cove Springs Elaine Smith wants to transform the renowned Clay Theatre in Green Cove Springs, FL into a venue for actors, playwrights and artists of all kinds. She just has to raise $350,000. February 2, 2017 By Laura Pavlus General, News arts, entertainment, Green Cove Springs, Clay County, Clay Theatre, Pitch in the Park, Innovation Festival 0 Comment Read More >>