New economic development website launched

St. Johns County has officially launched its new economic development website, InvestSJC.com, a modern, business-focused digital platform designed to attract investment, support local companies and showcase the county’s position as one of Florida’s fastest-growing economies.

The new website serves as a comprehensive hub for site selectors, entrepreneurs and expanding businesses, highlighting St. Johns County’s strategic advantages, workforce strength and quality of life.

“Our new website reflects the momentum we’re seeing across St. Johns County,” said Christine Valliere, St. Johns County Economic Development director. “It tells our story in a way that is clear, data-driven and aligned with where we are headed as a community.”

The newly launched site provides a streamlined, user-friendly experience with tools and insights for businesses at every stage, including:

• Site selection resources with data, demographics and available properties

• Target industry insights across aviation, advanced manufacturing, health sciences and more

• Workforce and talent pipeline information supported by top-ranked schools and training programs

• Business incentives and support programs designed to drive job creation and investment

St. Johns County’s strong fundamentals are front and center, including a population of more than 334,000, a median household income exceeding $106,000, and a labor force that has grown by more than 40% over the past decade.

The launch of InvestSJC.com comes amid a series of high-impact initiatives led by the St. Johns County Economic Development Department:

• Business Climate & Workforce Survey: Engaged local businesses to better understand workforce challenges and guide long-term economic strategy.

• Regional Leadership: The county was featured at the 2026 JAXUSA State of the Region, highlighting continued growth, targeted industry recruitment and infrastructure investment.

• Workforce Development Initiatives: Including the 2026 Healthcare Career Expo, which connected approximately 160 job seekers with 40 health care employers, strengthening the county’s talent pipeline.

• Community Storytelling: Through multimedia efforts like The SJC Report and Behind the SJScenes, elevating awareness of career pathways and economic opportunities.

These efforts reinforce the county’s strategic focus on business growth, workforce development and long-term competitiveness. They also reinforce the county’s commitment to Strategic Plan priorities like community trust, community well-being and economic prosperity.

InvestSJC.com emphasizes the county’s unique advantages:

• Strategic location along the I-95 corridor with access to ports, rail and global markets

• Highly educated workforce, with nearly half of residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher

• Diverse and growing industries, from aerospace and manufacturing to life sciences and tourism

• Exceptional quality of life, consistently ranked among the best places to live in Florida

Together, these factors position St. Johns County as a premier destination for businesses seeking growth, innovation and long-term success.