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.
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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.
The Avenue Viera Achieves GBAC STAR™ Facility Accreditation
The Avenue Viera becomes the 1st center of its kind to receive the Global Biorisk Advisory Council®(GBAC) STAR™ accreditation, underscoring the center’s commitment to safety & cleanliness standards.
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.
Louisiana-inspired Restaurant Breaks Ground
July 17 – Local dignitaries gathered today for a special groundbreaking ceremony to commemorate the first Viera location for Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux.
Right Combination, Right Time
In response to the coronavirus, in April L3Harris began accelerated payments to small-business suppliers as a support action. “Accelerating payments reflects our commitment to support small businesses, the aerospace and defense supply chain, and the vital U.S. defense industrial base’” said Brown.
L3Harris Helps Fight Coronavirus
April 20, 2020 – L3 Harris Technologies is contributing $2 Million, plus equipment and other resources to help combat the spread of COVID-19.
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.
SOLAR ORBITER Begins Deep Space Mission
February 10, 2020 – The SOLAR ORBITER mission successfully launched last night from Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral AFB on an Atlas V for a multi-year mission to study the Sun.
Port Canaveral: INVESTMENT IN 2020
December 19, 2019 – The Port is constantly growing and improving, with $300 million in investment slated for 2020, which is also a healthy indicator for our local economy.
Diverging Diamond Interchange IS A GEM
December 10. 2019 – Viera is home to the Space Coast’s first interstate 95 diverging diamond interchange at Viera Boulevard. These types of interchanges are catching on around the country.
Port Canaveral STATE OF THE PORT
November 18, 2019 – Port Canaveral announced 2019 overall revenues and gave exciting updates on cruise traveler upgrades and other infrastructure projects.
Airport Expansion to Create 500 JOBS
November 13, 2019 — The $3.9 million infrastructure grant for OMA on Florida’s Space Coast could result in 500 new jobs.