Jacksonville Business
New Building Materials and Distribution Sector Maintains Steady Capital Investment in May 2026
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Industrial manufacturing activity remained active in May 2026, led by ongoing investment from building materials manufacturers, distributors, and specialty suppliers across the United States and Canada. Industrial SalesLeads research team identified 212 building materials and distribution projects from January through May 2026 signaling consistent and steady demand for warehouse construction, facility modernization, expansion, and operational upgrades….
Food and Beverage Remains Steady in 2026, While May Projects Rise 19.2% Year-Over-Year
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Industrial SalesLeads today released the May 2026 results from its monthly report tracking planned capital investment activity in the Food and Beverage industry. The report monitors new construction, facility expansion, and major equipment upgrade projects throughout North America….
Industrial Manufacturing Project Activity Climbs 7.6% MoM, Reaching 156 New Planned Projects in May 2026
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Industrial SalesLeads announced today that planned capital investment activity in the Industrial Manufacturing sector continued its upward momentum in May 2026, with research identifying 156 new planned industrial projects across North America, a 7.6% increase compared to April….
Dark Matter Technologies’ Wes Horbatuck named a 2026 HW Marketing Leader
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, today announced that Wes Horbatuck, senior vice president of marketing, has been named a 2026 HW Marketing Leader by HousingWire. The award recognizes marketing executives across the housing finance industry who have demonstrated measurable impact, strategic leadership and excellence in execution over the past 12 months….
99 New Pharmaceutical Biotechnology and Healthcare Projects Drive Major Facility Investments in April 2026
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Industrial manufacturing activity remained strong in April 2026, led by sustained investment from the pharmaceutical, medical device, biotechnology, and healthcare sectors. Industrial SalesLeads research team identified 60 pharmaceutical, medical device, and biotechnology projects, along with 39 healthcare-related projects, signaling continued demand for facility modernization, expansion, and operational upgrades across the U.S. and Canada….
From Ferrara to Anheuser-Busch: 56 Food & Beverage Industrial Projects Advance in April 2026
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Industrial SalesLeads announced today the April 2026 results. The month saw weaker activity across the food and beverage sector than the previous month. April 2026 saw 56 newly identified planned industrial capital projects ranging from poultry farm construction and brewery renovations to large-scale candy and ingredient manufacturing facilities….
The UPSHOT League Announces Expansive Multi-Platform Media Distribution for Inaugural 2026 Basketball Season
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The UPSHOT League will launch its inaugural 2026 season with one of the most comprehensive media distribution strategies ever assembled for a startup women’s sports league, combining the national Scripps Sports Network FAST channel, global streaming with YouTube and local over-the-air television distribution, including in all four Upshot League markets (Greensboro, Savannah, Charlotte and Jacksonville)….
$20 Billion Tesla Semiconductor Plant Headlines 149 New Industrial Capital Projects
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Industrial SalesLeads released its April 2026 planned capital project spending report and saw a surge in new industrial manufacturing capital projects, with our research team tracking 149 newly identified planned industrial projects ranging from plant expansions and new construction to renovations and equipment upgrades. Leading the month is Tesla’s planned $20 billion semiconductor manufacturing facility in TX….
The UPSHOT League Announces Inaugural Team Rosters Ahead of Historic Opening Season
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The UPSHOT League today announced the official rosters for its four founding franchises – the Jacksonville WAVES, Savannah STEEL, Charlotte CROWN, and Greensboro GROOVE – featuring more than 40 athletes with WNBA, international, and elite NCAA experience….
UPSHOT League Announces Founding Partners for Jacksonville Waves Ahead of Inaugural Season
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The UPSHOT League on Tuesday announced its founding corporate partners supporting the launch of the Jacksonville Waves, marking a significant milestone in the buildout of the league’s inaugural season and its mission to elevate women’s professional basketball through community-driven investment and innovation….