The mission of the JEDC is to develop and execute policies that result in sustainable job growth, rising personal incomes and a broader tax base throughout Northeast Florida.

The JEDC achieves its mission through five main objectives:

1. Recruit and expand higher wage job opportunities

2. Promote and encourage private capital investment

3. Increase the growth and expansion of small business

4. Promote and leverage investment in economically distressed areas

5. Promote a healthy and vibrant downtown