Startup Economy

When parts break on the International Space Station, astronauts can get instant replacements thanks to onboard 3-D printers. In this “Business Brief,”…

A Florida group that connects investors with startup companies is venturing into Jacksonville. It’s an Orlando-based network called the Florida Angel…

The Spark District is the new name for the area where entrepreneurs can find support in downtown Jacksonville. The new district and its corresponding…

Millions of entrepreneurs start new companies in America each year, but 95 percent of them fail.Hundreds of creators are showcasing their ideas here One…

Jefferson West Rall has spent his entire professional advertising career in Jacksonville with the philosophy that relationships define where you work and…

One Spark is a festival for creators to get funding for their projects, but as one local business can attest, being a One Spark creator isn't all about…

Paige Calvert left Jacksonville because of a lack of opportunity. When she returned, she became part of a group that is creating opportunities in the city…

People involved in downtown’s startup economy often talk about building an ecosystem.Elton Rivas, who’s a part of many of downtown Jacksonville’s startup…

Darren Bounds opened and closed his first two businesses in Jacksonville, but the city's business climate and talent pool has kept him here since 2008.As…

Jacksonville may be struggling to get locals to spend more time downtown, but it’s finding some success with small startup businesses.It’s a giant leap to…