Jax Loses Financial Headquarters Opportunity

As reported in today's Detroit News, Jacksonville missed out on an opportunity to win a major financial firm. The firm (World Alliance Financial Corp) received help from the state of Michigan. Here are the details...

Published April 17, 2007 in News - MetroJacksonville.com

World Alliance Financial Corp. The financial services firm specializing in residential and reverse mortgages, chose Troy, Michigan�over Jacksonville, Fla., for a regional headquarters. It received a $3.5 million state tax credit over five years. The company plans to invest $835,000 in the headquarters which will include a call center, data center and administrative offices. This new operation will create 350 jobs.�

This article can be found at: https://www.metrojacksonville.com/article/2007-apr-jax-loses-financial-headquarters-opportunity