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The Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) in Northeast Florida and Volusia County in Central Florida have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that establishes a working relationship to promote each other\u2019s geographical and business advantages. The goal of the partnership is to attract more global businesses to Volusia County, bring more Florida-bound cargo through JAXPORT and create high-wage jobs for Florida.<\/p>\n
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Under the agreement, JAXPORT and Volusia County will work together to attract new distribution, manufacturing and related facilities to Volusia County while also highlighting the logistics benefits of moving cargo bound for Central Florida through JAXPORT.<\/p>\n
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\u201cAs we continue to invest in our state\u2019s transportation system, including our ports, roads and rail, it\u2019s rewarding to see those investments being put to work to benefit communities across county and regional lines,\u201d said Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Kevin J. Thibault, P.E. \u201cThis type of teamwork helps market Florida\u2019s world-class infrastructure to the world, bringing more jobs and businesses to our state while maximizing the return on the investments we\u2019ve made for the citizens of Florida.\u201d<\/p>\n
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\u201cConnectivity is what we do best in Florida and this agreement is a perfect example,\u201d said Florida Secretary of Commerce Jamal Sowell. \u201cBy partnering together, JAXPORT and Volusia County are maximizing infrastructure and putting job creation front and center. This is great news for the region\u2019s exporters and the Floridians they employ.\u201d<\/p>\n
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\u201cThis agreement is a recognition that we\u2019re all interconnected and must work together to maximize the potential for business opportunities and job growth,\u201d said Volusia County manager George Recktenwald. \u201cThis type of proactive collaboration has the very real potential to deliver positive economic outcomes for both our communities and JAXPORT. Volusia County is proud to be a part of it.\u201d<\/p>\n
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The goal of the MOU is to provide Volusia County businesses with convenient access to Northeast Florida\u2019s nearby deepwater seaport and congestion-free transportation network.<\/p>\n
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\u201cWe are grateful for the support we\u2019ve received over the years from our federal, state and local partners, and will continue to work to leverage these investments for the benefit of our customers and community,\u201d said JAXPORT CEO Eric Green. \u201cWe are thrilled to work with Volusia County as part of JAXPORT\u2019s ongoing effort to encourage businesses who are creating goods for Florida consumers to bring their operations, cargo and jobs to our state.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Officials from JAXPORT and Volusia County will meet regularly to share information about companies looking to expand or locate in the County and how the team can best serve them.<\/p>\n
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\u201cWe are excited to offer the benefits of this new partnership to new and existing businesses located within the County. This can serve as a catalyst to facilitate global expansion of those businesses into new markets,\u201d said Volusia County Economic Development Director Helga van Eckert.<\/p>\n
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The agreement will complement JAXPORT’s long-standing work with JAXUSA Partnership to support global business development in the seven counties within the JAXUSA area. The MOU expands JAXPORT\u2019s reach into the rapidly growing Central Florida market.<\/p>\n
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\u201cExtending JAXPORT\u2019s reach further into the state creates tremendous opportunities for businesses throughout Northeast Florida,\u201d said JAXUSA Partnership President Aundra Wallace. \u201cAs more businesses come to our state and move their cargo through Jacksonville\u2019s port, it creates jobs and economic impact throughout the supply chain and Northeast Florida stands to benefit.\u201d<\/p>\n
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