In VIERA, the Possibilities Keep Growing
February 15, 2024 – Todd Pokrywa, president of the Viera Company, recently addressed the Melbourne Regional Chamber and shared exciting news about the growth of our area.
Category: Economic Development
Florida’s Space Coast Launches New Brand
January 30, 2024 – Last week, at the Economic Development Commission of Florida Space Coast’s 2024 Annual Meeting, our community joined together for the unveiling of the first-ever community-wide brand for our region- “Florida’s Space Coast: Tomorrow Launches Here.”
Port Canaveral to Add Two New Parking Garages
August 26, 2023 – Canaveral Port Authority has announced that by 2024, two more massive parking garages will be ready to accommodate people who arrive by car.
Amazon’s New $120 Million Satellite Facility Will Call Space Coast Home
July 21, 2023 – Amazon announced today that it will be constructing a satellite processing facility in Exploration Park at Kennedy Space Center.
At Borrows West Park, You’ll Be Ready for Your Closeup
April 18, 2023 – Borrows West Park is nearing completion and it’s going to be a great place to enjoy the outdoors and maybe bring along a snack from one of the many fine eateries that will soon join the Viera family of restaurants.
MLB Economic Engine
August 09, 2021 – Viera is centrally located and within easy reach of three international airports. MLB is an economic driver for the region.
Costco: the Excitement is Building
July 16, 2021 – The new Viera Costco location now under construction is expected to open sometime in the fall as an integral part of the area near the I-95/Pineda interchange.
Carnival Cruise Lines Brings Largest Ship to Port Canaveral
June 4, 2021 – Hundreds of curious locals lined the shore Friday morning as a giant cruise ship sailed into Port Canaveral for the first time.
Supersonic Aviation Project Gains Momentum
March 30 2021 — Aerion Supersonic is well on its way to reshaping the general aviation industry with the AS2 supersonic commercial aircraft designed to reach speeds of Mach 1.4 (over 1,000 mph) with the ability to accept 100% biofuels.
Viera Area MSA 2nd In Nation, According to Milken
(February 19, 2021) – Viera continues to blast up the rankings of the Milken Institute’s Best-Performing Cities, rising to second in the prestigious index for 2021.
Brevard County in the Running for Space Force HQ
November 20, 2020 – The U.S. Air Force announced Thursday that Brevard County was selected as a finalist in the search for the U.S. Space Command headquarters.
Lockheed’s Local Footprint GROWS
September 1, 2020 — The 46,000 sq. ft. building that once housed the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame will soon be a Lockheed Martin facility for sub-assembly related to the Orion spacecraft.
Brevard County Is A Resilient Economy
August 20, 2020 — Brevard County may be one of the best areas in Florida to deal with current challenges, says the Orlando Business Journal.
Named in the TOP 10 BEST PERFORMING MSAs
March 2 2020 – What does our area have in common with Seattle, Austin and San Francisco? The Space Coast has been ranked #10 in the nation by the Milken Institute’s Best Performing Cities 2020.
BORROWS WEST — New Gateway to Central Viera
February 7, 2020 – The Viera Company, developer of the master planned community of Viera, announces its newest commercial, residential, and retail development in central Viera, Borrows West.