The pandemic's long-lasting impact, coupled with the state of the national and global economies, continues to challenge logistics and supply chain management of goods. All Weyerhaeuser Industrial Communities are in preferred locations, offering distinct advantages of moving raw materials to finished goods, from manufacturers to end users. Of course, the links in the chain go far beyond simply transporting materials from Point A to Point B. Supply chain management requires the right combination of many factors. This issue focuses on three: accessibility to and from the site, port availability and workforce partnerships. |
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LINK 1 - ADVANTAGEOUS LOCATIONS |
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HAWTHORNE INDUSTRY PARK
- Located 15 minutes from Gainesville, FL
- U.S. Approved Opportunity Zone
- U.S. Highway 301 and S.R. 20 frontage; within minutes to I-75 and I-10
- CSX Rail main north-south freight line runs directly along border of site
- #5 Public University (University of Florida) and #1 Two-Year College (Santa Fe College) within 15 miles
- Proximity to JAXPORT, Jax International Airport and Orlando's two international airports
- 1.6 million workforce within 60 miles
- Workforce partners include CareerSource North Central Florida and Florida Department of Economic Opportunity
- 634 acres zoned for 3.5 million square feet
- 150,000 square feet commercial space
- Flexibility of parcel sizes and uses
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HEART OF GEORGIA MEGA SITE
- Southeastern industrial distribution hub
- Located in Dublin/Laurens County, GA, midway between Atlanta and Savannah
- Frontage on Interstate 16, connecting to I-75 and I-95
- Direct access to the Port of Savannah via I-16
- Served by Georgia Central Railroad, connecting to Norfolk Southern in Macon and CSX in Savannah
- Georgia has the #1 workforce training program in the country, QuickStart
- Three educational partners located in Dublin, along with Mercer University in nearby Macon
- Over 450,000 workforce within 60 miles
- 2,000 acres zoned for 17 million square feet
- Three certifications, including Georgia Ready for Accelerated Development (GRAD)
- Outstanding state incentives
- Parcel size adaptable to market
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NORTH FLORIDA MEGA INDUSTRIAL PARK
- Located in Lake City/Columbia County, FL
- Frontage on U.S. 90, with easy access to I-75 and I-10
- Foreign Trade Zone #64 with JAXPORT (largest in Florida), allowing companies to exempt standard tariffs
- U.S. Approved Opportunity Zone
- Rail spur directly into park for accelerated movement of materials and goods
- 1.2 million workforce within 60 miles
- Workforce partners include CareerSource Florida Crown and Florida Department of Economic Opportunity
- Two-year college adjacent to site for workforce development; additional opportunities nearby at University of Florida and Santa Fe College
- 2,622 zoned acres for eight million square feet
- Rural Area of Opportunity/CSX Select Site
- 100,000 square feet commercial space
- Up to 1,200 residential units
- Incredible flexibility of parcel sizes
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TAMANEND
- Located in one of the fastest-growing parishes in New Orleans MSA, St. Tammany Parish
- Only two miles off Interstate 12, with direct access to I-10, I-55 amd I-59
- Two international airports within one hour
- Port of New Orleans on Mississippi River and numerous additional ports for national and international trade
- Workforce training and development partner on-site, Northshore Technical Community College; NTCC has 100 degree and certificate programs, with Tamanend's campus focusing on STEM
- Over one million workforce within 60 miles
- #1 workforce development program in the nation, FastStart
- 848 mixed-use acres, including residential, retail, office and warehouse parcels
- LED Business Parks with up to 720,000 warehouse and 480,000 office square feet
- Up to 430,000 square feet in Town Center
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TAKE A 360-DEGREE TOUR OF HAWTHORNE INDUSTRY PARK
Click on the image above to fly through the shovel-ready site in Alachua County, Florida to discover points of interest, utility information and location advantages!
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SPOTLIGHT ON JAXPORT - FOREIGN TRADE ZONE #64 |
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Serviced by more than 100 firms with available trucks to move goods, JAXPORT assists with identifying truck capacity for clients. There is no congestion with no ships waiting for berth. JAXPORT is deepening the shipping channel to 47 feet (estimated completion June 2022), and the shipping channel is wide enough for two ships to pass one another simultaneously. JAXPORT is Florida’s largest container port and manages Florida's largest Foreign Trade Zone, FTZ #64. A FTZ is a secured site within the United States, but technically considered outside of U.S. Customs’ jurisdiction. As a result, you can increase cash flow and save a significant amount of money on imported cargo shipments or manufacturing and distribution operations. North Florida Mega Industrial Park is in FTZ #64.
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Hapag-Lloyd’s Atlantic Loop 3 (AL3) European-US container service made its inaugural visit to JAXPORT on November 21. The service is calling JAXPORT’s TraPac Container Terminal at Dames Point for at least the next several weeks to take advantage of Jacksonville’s efficiencies and to avoid U.S. port congestion. |
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SPOTLIGHT ON PORT OF SAVANNAH - DIRECT INTERSTATE ROUTE FROM HEART OF GEORGIA MEGA SITE
The Port of Savannah, the fastest-growing container terminal in the country, enjoys superior connections via road and rail. Interstates 95 and 16 converge at a point approximately five miles from the port. Further expansion of the cargo beltway continues, along with terminal improvements, including rail infrastructure, yard space and additional crane operations. These two initiatives support the port's ability to maintain exceptional service while creating new opportunities for business. The Port of Savannah offers 10,000 feet of contiguous berth space.
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LINK 3 - PROACTIVE WORKFORCE PARTNERSHIPS |
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Northshore Technical Community College's (NTCC) main campus is located at Tamanend. With this on-site training and development partner, we have a go-to source for addressing the area's needs for strong workforces. NTCC welcomes opportunities to adapt and expand its certifications and programs based on area businesses' growth strategies. |
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SPOTLIGHT ON LOCAL COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
At all four Weyerhaeuser Industrial Communities, we collaborate with outstanding workforce training and development partners. With programs and certifications including welding technology, network infrastructure, computer programs, machine technology and diesel-powered equipment technology, Weyerhaeuser sites have access to programs to not only address your needs, but actually create innovative ways to improve your bottom line. Whether you need additional certifications, expanded skill sets, specific expertise or all the above, these colleges and universities offer extensive curriculums to strengthen your workforce talent.
Hawthorne Industry Park - Santa Fe College, Top Two-Year College named by The Aspen Institute (Gainesville); University of Florida, #5 Public University named by U.S. News & World Report (Gainesville)
Heart of Georgia Mega Site - Oconee Fall Line Technical College (Dublin); Middle Georgia State University (Dublin); Georgia Military College (Dublin); Mercer University (Macon)
North Florida Mega Industrial Park - Florida Gateway College (adjacent to site); Santa Fe College and University of Florida (Gainesville)
Tamanend - Northshore Technical Community College, with over 100 degrees and certifications (on-site); dual enrollment opportunities with several area four-year universities
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BANK ON THE BEST
Weyerhaeuser’s wetland and stream mitigation banks have helped provide timely, cost-effective and ecologically significant mitigation solutions for unavoidable impacts to wetlands and streams. These mitigation projects work to help replace the functions of a specific wetland and/or stream habitat affected by your project. Click the map to view mitigation bank sites.
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Rosemary F. Fagler, Economic Development Manager
352.415.4518
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