Manufacturing brings great jobs and for every one manufacturing job, it makes about 3 total jobs.” That has changed and so, we’ve got a lot of companies in the queue that are ready and are going to be interested in this property. We couldn’t give them (the companies) a defined path of when the utilities could be here. Once a company makes a decision to come someplace, they’re ready to get started and that’s what’s held this area back for so many years. Lastly, Aaron Bowman, Senior Vice President of Business Development for JaxUSA spoke, stating, “JaxUSA represents seven northeast counties of Florida and our job is to bring and expand companies here. He introduced the individuals/entities that are currently working on the project and provided a progress update.Īt the end of his speech, he added, “One small step for Callahan, one giant leap for Nassau County economic prosperity.”Įxecutive Director for the Nassau County Economic Development, Sherri Mitchell, also spoke stating, “This long-awaited water plant is a critical piece of infrastructure needed so that when one of these industries with the ability to bring these high-wage jobs comes forth, we will be prepared.” The Town’s Public Works Director Mike Williams spoke briefly and thanked the State Legislature and the County for helping the Town get to this point. I’m excited to be here today to see the great progress made and I can’t wait to welcome the first tenant at this industrial site.” Our economic development team plays a key role in building communities by promoting sites like the Crawford Diamond Industrial Park, and by sharing the advantages the region has to offer, we can attract companies and high-wage, high-skilled jobs. These infrastructure improvements are incredibly important, not just for economic development but for the entire community. It takes tremendous vision and commitment to make days like today possible. FPL’s Director of External Affairs Jim Bush, stated, “I want to begin by congratulating the Town of Callahan and Nassau County for all the work you’ve done to make today a reality.
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