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From the gridiron to the Moon: Central Florida’s next growth opportunities

17 min · 10. apr. 2026
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n this episode of the Business Backdrop, we hit the sports and space sectors of Central Florida. The region is set to welcome another sports franchise in 2027 with the Jacksonville Jaguars coming to town. Also, the Artemis mission from the Space Coast opens a new frontier of opportunities for the region. Staff Writers Riley Benson and J.C. Carnahan join to share their insight. Want to read the stories? Here are the links: Jaguars coming to Orlando: https://www.bizjournals.com/orlando/news/2026/04/01/jacksonville-jaguars-camping-world-stadium-nfl.html [https://www.bizjournals.com/orlando/news/2026/04/01/jacksonville-jaguars-camping-world-stadium-nfl.html] Artemis II launch spells big business: https://www.bizjournals.com/orlando/news/2026/04/01/space-coast-nasa-artemis-ii-launch-moon-landing.html [https://www.bizjournals.com/orlando/news/2026/04/01/space-coast-nasa-artemis-ii-launch-moon-landing.html]

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