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A Pro-Business Environment City Info Business Links Jacksonville Economic Development Commission (JEDC) News JEDC Organizations Mayor's Business Hotline	More than 50,000 new jobs have been created by companies expanding or relocating here during the last five years. A central location with access to road, rail, sea and air transportation has made Jacksonville the intermodal hub of the southeast United States. The continual influx of new business into Jacksonville is driven by the positive economic climate the city boasts. Jacksonville's deep-water port is the 14th largest in the U.S. and handles shipments from around the globe. Jacksonville's appeal as a premier place to do business has been reinforced by national media attention, including a steady ranking among the "top ten best places to live" by Money magazine. Plus, the January 1999 issue of Expansion Management Magazine ranks Jacksonville No. 1 in the country as a site for expansion or relocation. A growing economy, a strong workforce and an excellent living environment are just some of the reasons why you should do business in Jacksonville.