March 18, 2024

Space Coast

Making Progress

As Florida focuses on growing its economy, experts say one of the most productive places to expand is in manufacturing. The sector pays about 117% of average annual wages in Florida, creates both blue and white-collar jobs and has one of the highest multiplier effects for return on investment. Every $1 in manufactured goods produces $3.60 across all other sectors. Read more »
Published on 10/17/2023

Infrastructure: Critical strategies Florida can implement as it grows

Florida is projected to gain 2.5 million new residents by 2030. Here's what that means for schools, roads, homes and other infrastructure needs Read more »
Published on 3/8/2022

NASA Invites Media to Briefing on Science Launching to Space Station

NASA will host a media teleconference at 1 p.m. EDT Wednesday, May 26, to discuss select science investigations launching on the next SpaceX commercial resupply flight to the International Space Station. Read more »
Published on 5/24/2021

Living on the Space Coast

Living here means built-in beauty, cultural and natural amenities. Read more »
Published on 3/11/2020

Education Fuels the New Workforce

Building on the area's workforce needs, exploring new fields and encouraging global collaborations give Brevard County schools and universities the leading edge. Read more »
Published on 3/11/2020

Leading in Patient-Focused Health Care

Brevard County boasts 11 hospitals. There are also over 70 Space Coast assisted-living facilities. Read more »
Published on 3/11/2020

A Legacy of Agriculture

Cattle, citrus and sod are three ways to describe the area's agriculture. Read more »
Published on 3/11/2020

A Home for Manufacturing

With operations in Brevard for hightech, aerospace and defense manufacturing giants like Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Boeing, Elon Musk's SpaceX, Embraer and Blue Origin... Read more »
Published on 3/11/2020

Navigating the Space Coast

It's safe to say there's no shortage of visitors here on the Space Coast — drawn by its ample area beaches, attractions, shopping and restaurants. Read more »
Published on 3/11/2020

Aerospace Comes Into Its Own

The word renaissance is often used in the story of the Space Coast. High-paying tech jobs are on the rise in the evolving economy. Read more »
Published on 3/11/2020

A Strategic Revival of the Space Coast Economy

Business, city and regional leaders worked — and continue to work — together to diversify the Space Coast economy after NASA ended the space shuttle program. Read more »
Published on 3/11/2020

Counter-Drone Technology to be Commercialized by Embry-Riddle and Drone Defense Systems LLC

New technology that detects and commandeers unauthorized drones, guiding them to land safely, will be commercialized under a licensing agreement between Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and Drone Defense Systems LLC of Daytona Beach, Fla. Read more »
Published on 5/15/2019

Florida Space Industry Constraints

To reach the target of 100-plus annual launches that industry leaders dream of, Florida will have to overcome some obstacles. Read more »
Published on 2/25/2019

Florida's Space Coast Renaissance: The private space race is on

Long subject to whims in congressional spending on space, the Space Coast's economy turned in 2011 with the government's decision to end the shuttle program... Read more »
Published on 2/25/2019

Dr. P. Barry Butler named new president of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's Board of Trustees has named Dr. P. Barry Butler, Executive Vice President and Provost at the University of Iowa, as the sixth president of the world's leading institution of higher education focusing on aviation, aerospace and research. Read more »
Published on 2/17/2017

Racing to a rebound

The Daytona International Speedway is undergoing a $400-million makeover. Read more »
Published on 3/25/2015

Space Coast growth beats state average

From Titusville to Palm Bay, Brevard County's economy is surfing a wave of a recovery that outpaces much of the state. Read more »
Published on 3/31/2014

Florida's Space Coast

Population and demographic statistics for Florida's Space Coast; businesses and people to watch. Read more »
Published on 4/9/2013

Economic Indicators for Florida's Space Coast

Businesses to watch, people to watch, issues to watch and what's hot - what's not. Read more »
Published on 4/17/2012

Real Estate Values in Florida's Space Coast

What will $200,000, $500,000 and $1,000,000 buy? Read more »
Published on 3/28/2012

Space Coast - Yearbook

The big story in Brevard County for 2011 and beyond continues to be finding jobs for space shuttle workers who'll become unemployed as the program winds down. Most immediately, the region is focused on trying to land a giant photovoltaic project. Read more »
Published on 4/1/2011

Central Florida Players - July 2010

Marie Alvarez and Sharon Mock Read more »
Published on 7/1/2010

Business is Soaring at Orlando Airport

Chart shows gains made in the first quarter of 2010. Read more »
Published on 7/1/2010

Central Fla., Space Coast Business Briefs - July 2010

Round-up of business news Read more »
Published on 7/1/2010

East Central/ Space Coast: Technology Rules

Research universities and skilled talent spawn innovative business 'clusters.' Read more »
Published on 9/24/2009

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