Many cities on the West Coast of the United States burgeoned into innovation centers during the dot-com bubble. Tech hubs like California’s Silicon Valley and Washington’s Greater Seattle region are home to some of the biggest tech companies in the world and offer a range of amenities to support talent attraction. But as the world shifted to accommodate social distancing in 2020, workers are trading their traditional workspaces for home offices, leading many businesses to reconsider their operational costs. Accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, emerging tech and financial tech hubs are gaining favor among businesses and workers alike, eager to…
Author: Aundra Wallace, President of JAXUSA Partnership
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Aundra Wallace, President of JAXUSA Partnership
Aundra Wallace has served as President of JAXUSA Partnership, the regional economic development arm of the JAX Chamber, since 2018 and is a recognized expert in urban, community, and housing development. Throughout his career, Aundra has created and/or retained 9,500 direct jobs and managed more than $650 million in equity, grants, loans, and tax-exempt bonding capacity.