The next step will be a request for proposal that will go out next week.

We’re working with Zero Gravity to get them to come to the Space Coast by providing an incentive package.

I knew we were doing well, but this is a pleasant surprise. Brevard County has always been business-driven, but we don’t want to rest on those laurels.

Attracting and retaining companies to any community is an extremely competitive exercise.

It sends a good message to the rest of the country that we have a good, strong business environment.

By providing them with a package of incentives from state, county and local governments, we have maintained a competitive edge with other sites currently under consideration.

Space tourism is a new industry that brings in money, in terms of people coming and going through a training program.