Economic Development

Launch From Here, U.S. – Yeah!

April 17, 2020 – On May 27th, two veteran U.S. Astronauts will have the honor of once again launching into space aboard an American rocket from American soil. This target launch date is the first U.S. crewed mission since the retirement of Space Shuttle in 2011. NASA astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken, who have… [Continue Reading]

North Brevard Business Review (January 2020)

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]

Dragon Returns to the Cape

January 21, 2020 – The Crew Dragon has returned home to Cape Canaveral. “She’s back,” said NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine in a tweet, “The #CrewDragon spacecraft that completed the in-flight abort test has arrived back at Cape Canaveral. After splashdown, teams from @SpaceX & the @usairforce 45th Operations Group’s Detachment-3 rehearsed crew recovery ops before… [Continue Reading]

Starliner Capsule Back in Florida

January 21, 2020 – The Boeing Starliner capsule that recently successfully completed an uncrewed Orbital Test Flight has returned to Kennedy Space Center for post-flight processing.  The capsule become the first American spacecraft to land on land after launching on December 20, 2019 and touching down at the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico… [Continue Reading]

Titusville Talking Points – January 2020

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 January 2020 issue, highlights include: North Brevard Economic Report Spotlight on The Grove Church,… [Continue Reading]

Brevard Delivers: Quarterly Report (December 2019)

BrevardDelivers is a County-published update on County Government upcoming projects, projects that are underway and projects that have recently been completed.  It is published in the second, third and fourth quarters of the year (electronic form) and features in-depth stories on major projects that the County is undertaking, including tax-funded restoration of the Indian River… [Continue Reading]

Port Canaveral Is Happening In 2020

December 19, 2019 – Here are some exciting things happening at Port Canaveral in 2020: $163 million Cruise Terminal 3 project to house the Carnival Cruise Line Mardi Gras, the newest and largest in the company’s fleet; estimated completion by mid-May, operational by October $46 million investment to update the terminals used by Disney Cruise… [Continue Reading]

Brevard’s Hotel Tax Collection Sets Record, As Tourism Outlook Looks Positive for Coming Year

November 27, 2019 — Despite a dip in tourism caused by the visit of Hurricane Dorian, Brevard County’s hotels and short-term rentals collected enough room night to set a record.  The Space Coast is a gateway to Orlando, Daytona Beach and areas south.  It’s biggest draws are to Port Canaveral, Cocoa Beach and the Kennedy… [Continue Reading]