Economic Development

Indian River Lagoon sales tax panel seeks to address its disconnect with public

by Dave Berman — May 11, 2018 The advisory committee tasked with tracking spending of a special lagoon sales tax is trying to strike a balance between complicated science and more easily understandable information. And to connect better with the public. At the Save Our Indian River Lagoon Citizen Oversight Committee’s most recent meeting, members questioned how… [Continue Reading]

SpaceX shoots for next milestone: A more reusable Falcon 9

by Paul Brinkmann — May 4, 2018 Monday’s scheduled launch of SpaceX’s newest version of the Falcon 9 rocket is another big deal in the development of space exploration. It will be the first launch of the Block 5, a significant leap forward in rocket re-usability. The Block 5 is designed to fly 12 times without much work… [Continue Reading]

Port Canaveral begins cruise terminal demolition to make way for $150 million Cruise Terminal 3

by Dave Berman — April 26, 2018 Port Canaveral Chief Executive Officer John Murray says it’s “a moment we have been waiting for,” as demolition began on the existing Cruise Terminal 3 on the port’s south side. Demolition of this relatively small cruise terminal will make way for what will be the largest single project in the… [Continue Reading]

North Brevard Areas Nominated as Federal “Opportunity Zones”

Two areas in North Brevard – one in downtown Titusville, the other in Port St. John – have been chosen for nomination as federal “Opportunity Zones.” The program was created under the federal tax law act, passed by Congress back in December. Governor Rick Scott consulted with Florida’s Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO), Brevard County commission… [Continue Reading]

Titusville Talking Points – April 2018

The Titusville Talking Points is published quarterly by the City of Titusville to inform its residents of improvements taking place around town. It features a list of newly established businesses, current and forthcoming construction projects and city government news.  In the second edition of 2018, its highlights include: New condominiums at the former Randolph Inn… [Continue Reading]

Multi-Use Trail System Safety Tips; Commuting Options in Brevard County

It’s Spring Break in Brevard!  We’re expecting increased vehicle traffic and the presence of thousands enjoying their time off from school.  As we’ve recently held a grand opening for the bike trails in Titusville and held the Community Cycle Fun Day (February 24th), we know more adventure seekers will use this opportunity to try out… [Continue Reading]

Brevard Delivers: Quarterly Report (March 2018)

Brevard Delivers is a County-published update on County Government upcoming projects, projects that are underway and projects that have recently been completed.  The publication, which is available in the second, third and fourth quarters in electronic form only, also features in-depth stories on major projects that the County is undertaking, including tax-funded restoration of the… [Continue Reading]

North Brevard Business Review (January 2018)

The North Brevard Business Review is published quarterly by the North Brevard Economic Development Zone (NBEDZ), and details developments occurring in the local economy of the City of Titusville and the surrounding communities in north Brevard County, Florida. The Zone is a special dependent district under Florida law that seeks to provide financial and technical… [Continue Reading]