INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

In the wild, wooly and often volatile technology sector, only the strong IT companies have survived. Those companies have done so by actively working to shave operational costs and seeking every possible advantage. In such a competitive environment, Jacksonville offers IT companies an abundance of competitive advantages. A business relocation or corporate expansion to the Jacksonville area will give your company a strong foothold from which to build further success. Our highly qualified and skilled workforce, state-of-the-art telecommunications infrastructure and excellent quality of life are a few of the elements you can use to build an advantageous home base for your IT business.

• Choice, redundancy and bandwidth are key components of any information technology infrastructure. Jacksonville is a premier location for any industry seeking access to these three components. DSL abounds, redundancy exists in all areas of the city, and bandwidth is greater than any other city in Florida.
• Technology companies in Jacksonville also have access to some of the lowest energy rates in the Southeast. Offered through JEA, Jacksonville’s municipal-owned electric, water and sewer utility, local utilities are consolidated, as well as being highly dependable and stable.
• Jacksonville’s unique location provides access to large numbers of college students and graduates. With two state universities nearby and Florida State College at Jacksonville’s (FSCJ) Advanced Technology Center, a well-trained and educated workforce is assured. The University of North Florida (UNF) College of Computing Science and Engineering has nearly 1,000 students enrolled in its bachelor’s and master’s degree programs. The University of Florida, less than 70 miles away, had more than 1,500 graduates in computer-related majors in the Colleges of Engineering, Business and Liberal Arts and Sciences last year.

Let Cornerstone’s professional staff assist you with your next IT relocation or expansion. We can help you identify available financial incentives; research relevant zoning, permitting and governmental processes; locate customized demographic and labor market information; and find the right industrial building, site or office space and conduct personal site inspection tours.