Bill Foley, Fidelity National Financial
Michael Ward, CSX Corporation
Lee Nutter, Rayonier
Tom Van Berkel, Main Street America Group
Michael Huyghue, Axcess Sports and Entertainment
Jim Albert, FirstShore & Idea Integration
W. Frank Cobbin, Aetna, Inc.
Kristi Bageant-Epperson, Citi Cards
Bill Foley, President and CEO of Fidelity National Financial
"Overall, the larger metropolitan location, the access to a highly skilled and educated workforce, the proactive business environment and the cost of living and housing all make Jacksonville a very attractive location for our corporate headquarters and for our employees."
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Michael Ward, President and CEO, CSX Corporation
"Jacksonville offers extraordinary regional, national and international market access through its expanding intermodal transportation system. An extensive rail network anchored by CSX Transportation, north-south and east-west interstate highways, a major deep-water port and an international airport all combine to connect with nearly 50 million consumers within 600 miles of Northeast Florida, as well as the global marketplace."
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Lee Nutter, CEO, Rayonier
"Political and business leaders have long worked to make Jacksonville an ideal place for people to live and companies to prosper. From city-county consolidation in 1967 to the voter-approved Better Jacksonville Plan of 2001, Jacksonville's forward-thinking steps ensure a community where preservation of our natural resources is in balance with the demands of a growing metropolitan area."
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Tom Van Berkel, CEO, Main Street America Group
"Establishing The Main Street America Group’s headquarters in Jacksonville has been very successful. Not only does Northeast Florida offer us a very strong and diverse workforce as we continue to expand our operations here, but this dynamic market also enables us to recruit top talent from across the country. We all feel this is a great place to live and work."
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Michael Huyghue, CEO, Axcess Sports and Entertainment
"One key to Jacksonville’s continued growth and expansion is its cultural diversity and rich quality of life reflected in its natural surroundings and reputation as an outdoorsman’s paradise. The St. Johns River, the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean provide endless water sport opportunities, as well as miles of waterfront living. Jacksonville sports enthusiasts enjoy a multitude of spectator events, including THE PLAYERS Championship, the Toyota Gator Bowl and regular season games of the Jacksonville Suns and the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars."
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Jim Albert, President, FirstShore & Idea Integration
"Technology companies in Jacksonville are at a distinct competitive advantage due to the extensive telecommunications infrastructure and readily available top-notch IT workforce. Couple these with business costs that are well below the national average, and businesses are sure to prosper in Jacksonville."
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W. Frank Cobbin, Jr., Vice President and Service Head, Aetna, Inc.
"Northeast Florida offers room to grow for businesses and families alike. Jacksonville’s thriving downtown center continues to expand upward, but the entire region boasts a diversity of neighborhoods each with their own distinct characteristics and charms. With one of the lowest costs of living in the country, Jacksonville’s affordable housing options are endless."
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Kristi Bageant-Epperson, Site President and North America Operations and Technology Chief of Staff, Citi Cards
"In Jacksonville, the talent and dedication of the local workforce is a competitive advantage for companies whose goals demand delivery every day against commitments to their customers and franchise. The people in Jacksonville are skilled, highly motivated and passionate about their work and community - all of these help contribute to a great culture. These are just some of the reasons why Jacksonville has developed into Citi Cards’ largest site, with more than 4,000 employees and 23 different functions and groups. We are proud to call Jacksonville - home."
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