Jacksonville could be the site of the first US manufacturing facility for a prominent metal home goods manufacturer- it’s one of two new Economic Development agreements that have now been filed with the City.

This proposal is not being fast-tracked like other agreements that also seek money from the State. Instead, Hans-Mill Corp. is asking for a $200,000 grant out of the Northwest Jacksonville Economic Development Fund. In exchange, they’re committing to investing $11,799,000 in a currently vacant industrial building in Northwest Jacksonville to establish a manufacturing site. They would use the site to manufacture metal trash cans for sale and distribution across the US.

The company also commits to creating 23 new jobs by the end of 2017, with an average wage of $30,000.

According to paperwork filed with the City, Hans-Mill Corp is a newly formed corporation affiliated with the Chinese company that manufactures metal household goods for major companies like Home Goods, Target, Home Depot, and others. They do not have a US Manufacturing presence at this time.

The other economic development agreement that’s been filed will be fast-tracked.

“Project Grace” is an existing Jacksonville engineering services company looking to expand. They’re proposing to retain their 30 existing jobs and add 54 more by the end of 2017, while also investing $2.1 million. The jobs would have an average wage of $66,098.  They’re currently located in the Jacksonville International Airport Community Redevelopment Area, but are considering moving to Atlanta, according to the documents filed with the City.

The company- which can remain confidential under Florida law- is seeking a combined $448,200 in City and State incentives. $64,800 from the City and $259,200 from the State would be through the Qualified Target Industry Tax Refund program. The remaining $124,200 is in a Florida Flex Training grant from the State. Both payouts are contingent on the jobs that were promised actually being created and verified.

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