Dec 17, 2015 Julie Song Receives FEDC Volunteer of the Year Award spacecoastedc2020-06-12T12:52:05-04:00December 17th, 2015| Julie Song Receives FEDC Volunteer of the Year Award Economic [...] Read More
Oct 22, 2015 Miedema, Steele Receive Awards at EDC Annual Meeting spacecoastedc2020-06-12T12:50:50-04:00October 22nd, 2015| Miedema, Steele Receive Awards at EDC Annual Meeting Thomas E. [...] Read More
Oct 20, 2015 Satcom Direct Keeps World Headquarters in Brevard spacecoastedc2020-06-12T11:19:52-04:00October 20th, 2015| Brevard County, FL (October 20, 2015) – Monday morning, community leaders participated in the Grand Opening of Satcom Direct’s new world headquarters in Viera. The brand new 42,000 sq foot building is Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) certified, the recognized standard for measuring building sustainability. Read More
Oct 8, 2015 EDC Joins Pastors Alliance to Celebrate Manufacturing Graduates spacecoastedc2020-06-12T11:18:46-04:00October 8th, 2015| Brevard County, Fla (October 8, 2015) – This morning the EDC joined an alliance of eight area churches alongside community stakeholders to celebrate the achievement of recent recipients of the nationally recognized Manufacturing Skills Standards Council (MSSC) Certified Production Technician (CPT) Credential. Following discussions earlier this year with the Economic Development Commission of Florida’s Space Coast (EDC) focused on the EDC’s Manufacturing Talent Asset Pipeline (TAP) pilot program to bolster skills and employment for the industry, Pastor Nathaniel Harris of Macedonia Baptist Church launched the collaborative Pastors Community Alliance seeking to enhance economic opportunities for unemployed individuals. Today’s ceremony honored the CPT graduates of the inaugural class sponsored by the Pastors Community Alliance in coordination with the EDC. Read More
Oct 6, 2015 Oakridge Global Energy Solutions Chooses Palm Bay for Major Manufacturing Expansion spacecoastedc2020-06-12T11:15:55-04:00October 6th, 2015| Brevard County, Fla. (October 6, 2015) – Oakridge Global Energy Solutions (OGES), a global leader in the development and manufacturing of solid-state battery systems and lithium technology, will expand its operations into a larger 230,000 square foot facility in Palm Bay, Florida and create 1,000 new jobs. Read More
Oct 5, 2015 Open the Doors and Celebrate Manufacturing! spacecoastedc2020-06-12T11:14:49-04:00October 5th, 2015| Brevard County, Florida (October 5, 2015) - October is “Manufacturing Month” in Florida and Brevard County. It is a time to celebrate companies dedicated to this core industry and learn more about modern, high tech manufacturing and innovative technologies. Read More
Sep 23, 2015 NASA’s Experts Provide Local Assistance spacecoastedc2020-06-12T11:14:07-04:00September 23rd, 2015| Brevard County, Fla (September 23, 2015) – Earlier today, the companies chosen to participate in the first annual Technology Docking Roadshow received a glimpse of NASA technology resources and were matched with a NASA subject matter expert ready to provide them assistance on their initiative. Read More
Sep 15, 2015 Blue Origin Selects Florida’s Space Coast for Major Commercial Aerospace Operations spacecoastedc2020-06-12T11:12:47-04:00September 15th, 2015| Brevard County, Fla. (September 15, 2015) – In a pivotal moment for the nation’s commercial human spaceflight interests, today, Blue Origin, LLC, a privately-funded aerospace company owned by Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos, announced the selection of Florida’s Space Coast as the site for the company’s next multi-million dollar manufacturing and processing facility. Read More
Sep 10, 2015 Craft Brewery and Distillery Coming to Titusville spacecoastedc2020-06-12T11:09:37-04:00September 10th, 2015| Brevard County, Fla. (September 10, 2015) – Playalinda Brewing Company announced plans to expand craft brewing operations and introduce distilled spirits production in an existing 16,000 SF facility on U.S. 1 in Titusville. The expanded operations known as The Brix Project, once complete, will oversee production of upwards of 30,000 barrels annually making it the second largest craft brewery in a 120 mile radius. Read More
Sep 9, 2015 Embraer Breaks Ground on Facility in Titusville spacecoastedc2020-06-12T11:08:13-04:00September 9th, 2015| Brevard County, Florida (September 9, 2015) - Embraer’s fourth project in Brevard County is now officially underway. Read More