Being a Thought Leader in your Indusry: Its easier than you think
When LA Fitness decided to expand in Florida, it found that “all roads lead to Portofino Pools.” So, the fitness club chain approached the Jacksonville-based pool maintenance company about servicing its facilities. Portofino has since gradually taken on dozens of LA Fitness clubs across Florida. Renowned for its service, Portofino is also known for its [...]
The Ultimate Greeting–Your Handshake
Tradeshow Tip! Use these helpful tips to make your time at the JAX Chamber Annual Trade Show on April 23rd a success! The Ultimate Greeting–Your Handshake By Carolle Vargas We all know how important first impressions are: how we carry ourselves, our body language, dress, and appearance. When you meet someone for the first time, [...]
Social Media Checklist
Top Five Things You Can Do to Legally Protect Your Company By Jennifer A. Mansfield Social media has had a vast and positive effect on business marketing. A quick tweet or Facebook posting can reach billions of consumers at almost no cost to the company. Below is a list of the top five things your [...]
The Economy is Changing, Are You?
by Michael Jones Expansion, prosperity, contraction, recession. The world’s economies move in great economic cycles that have continued their pattern since markets began to form. Expansion, prosperity, contraction, recession. Sometimes they move quickly, at others times more slowly, but always moving. Expansion, prosperity, contraction, recession. As often as these cycles occur, why don’t we understand [...]
Every business can save 10-30% through energy efficiency – EASILY!
By Sarah Boren Small businesses in the U.S. spend more than $60 billion a year on energy. 30% of $60 billion is $19.8 billion dollars that could be spent elsewhere in operations, retaining or hiring new employees, or buying a more energy-efficient piece of equipment. That is a chunk of change. Without sacrificing service, quality, [...]
Introducing the Jacksonville Cannons
The Jacksonville Cannons are the newest professional franchise of ultimate to be added to the national roster of the American Ultimate Disc League (AUDL). Originally referred to as ultimate Frisbee, this exciting, fast paced game is a non-contact team sport of endurance, athleticism, and aerial passing skills played with a flying disc on a rectangular [...]
Anna Brosche to Receive UNF Distinguished Business Leader Award
22 May 2013
Ennis, Pellum & Associates, CPAs is pleased to announce that the firm’s Managing Partner, Anna Brosche, will be named a 2013 UNF Coggin College of Business Distinguished Business Leader at the 16 annual Prime F. Osborn, III Distinguished Business Leader Awards Luncheon on May 22nd. The Prime F. Osborn, III, Distinguished Business Leaders Award was [...]
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Real Estate economist John Tuccillo to speak at industry breakfast
21 May 2013
The Northeast Florida Builders Association (NEFBA), its Sales and Marketing Council (SMC) and the Northeast Florida Association of Realtors (NEFAR) will welcome nationally known real estate economist John Tuccillo to its monthly breakfast meeting on Friday, June 14, at the University of North Florida University Center. The event will take place from 7:30 to 9:15 [...]
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42 Companies Honored for Their Wellness Programs
20 May 2013
The First Coast Worksite Wellness Council (FCWWC) along with Humana are proud to announce the 2013 winners of the Healthiest Companies Awards. These companies were honored for their commitment to employee health and wellness at the largest annual Wellness Conference in Jacksonville, the 5th Annual First Coast Worksite Wellness Conference and Healthiest Awards Luncheon, May [...]
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JAX Chamber begins new day with Daniel Davis as President and CEO
20 May 2013
JAX Chamber Board members declared it’s “a new day” when they introduced Daniel Davis as the new president and CEO of the largest business membership organization in Northeast Florida. Representing the rebirth of the organization, the announcement occurred in front of the Downtown Chamber building, which is undergoing extensive renovations. Davis officially assumes the role [...]
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Community First Credit Union and Jax Beach Festivals Partner
16 May 2013
Jax Beach Festivals and Community First Credit Union today announced a new partnership and new music project for Jacksonville Beach – a music festival that will feature “all things local.” The inaugural Community First Seawalk Music Festival will take place June 14-15 at the Seawalk Pavilion in Jacksonville Beach. In support of the growth and [...]
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Leadership Jacksonville host new Leadership Summit
14 May 2013
Leadership Jacksonville, an organization that develops youth and adult leaders in Northeast Florida, welcomed 14 participants to its 2013 New Leadership Summit event. The two-day program was held at the Omni Amelia Island. Attendees included CEOs and other executives who are new or relatively new to Northeast Florida. “The summit offered a wonderful opportunity to [...]
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Anthony Petrone, DMD joins St. Johns Family Dentistry and Beaches Center for Implant and Cosmetic Dentistry
10 May 2013
Dr. Anthony Petrone has joined St. Johns Family Dentistry and Beaches Center for Implant and Cosmetic Dentistry as a key member of the team of dentists, hygienists and support staff. Dr. Petrone is responsible for the general dentistry care of children and adult patients along with oral cancer screening, sedation dentistry, and the latest technologies [...]
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BSEC grads makes Top 40 Minority Business List
09 May 2013
DO INCUBATORS WORK? THAT’S A BIG YES!! SIX BSEC GRADS MAKE JAX BIZ JOURNAL’S 2013 TOP 40 MINORITY BUSINESS LIST! Ranking businesses in Jacksonville by annual revenue for their Book of Lists, the Jacksonville Business Journal recognized Jacksonville’s 2013 Top 40 Minority-Owned Businesses at a Diversity Awards Luncheon on May 2. Among the Top 40 [...]
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Paul Davis honored with Jacksonville Historic Preservation Commission award
07 May 2013
Paul Davis Restoration of North Florida, a leading provider of fire, water and mold damage restoration services for residential and commercial properties was recently honored with an award from the Jacksonville Historic Preservation Commission in celebration of National Preservation Month in May. On May 2 at the Jacksonville Main Library Auditorium, Marguerite and Mike Mumford, [...]
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Laverne & Shirley’s Cindy Williams to star in “Weekend Comedy”
02 May 2013
Craig Smith, Managing Partner of the Alhambra Theatre & Dining, announced this morning the addition of a new comedy, Weekend Comedy, and a new guest star, Cindy Williams, to its 2013 line up. Cindy Williams is best known for starring from 1976 to 1982 in the television situation-comedy series Laverne & Shirley, in the role [...]
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Indo-US Chamber gears up to Celebrate 10 Years in Northeast Florida
02 May 2013
The Indo-US Chamber of Commerce gears up to commemorate 10 years of supporting economic growth in Northeast Florida. Over the last decade, the Chamber has sponsored a number of events and programs that will have a positive impact on the economy and people of northeast Florida. Most notable are the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Summit [...]
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Unity Plaza hires new Executive Director
30 April 2013
Jacksonville Unity Plaza Inc., the 501(c)(3) non-profit better known as Unity Plaza, announced today that Jen Jones has been hired as Executive Director. Unity Plaza, adjacent to the 220 Riverside mixed-use project currently under construction on Riverside Avenue, is a public-private partnership that will effectively deliver downtown Jacksonville’s premiere ‘central park’ with full-time staff, a [...]
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Duggar & Traylor LLC teams with Dignity U Wear – Donations Needed
29 April 2013
Join Duggar & Traylor, LLC in our UNDIE campaign in coordination with Dignity U Wear. Dignity U Wear is the source of brand new clothing for over 75,000 people in need nationwide every year. Underwear is the most requested item. To provide more people with basic human dignity and to meet the incredible need, Dignity created [...]
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Regional launch of Startup Quest announced
24 April 2013
Startup Quest, an entrepreneurship training program for out of work, degree-holding professionals, launched in Northeast Florida. The program, one of the first of its kind in the U.S., is a partnership between Florida Works, the University of Florida, the JAX Chamber and WorkSource. “Startup Quest will drive economic transformation by providing opportunities for entrepreneurs, innovators [...]
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Carmen Mantay joins NAI Hallmark Partners
24 April 2013
NAI Hallmark Partners announced today that Carmen Mantay has been hired as a broker focused on sales and leasing of medical properties, professional office buildings, land and international investments. Carmen will also serve as International Director for the firm. Carmen was born and raised in Chile but has been a resident of Jacksonville for the [...]
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JWBC Client Wins One Spark Competition
24 April 2013
by Candace Moody Kristin Keen is a client of the Jacksonville Women’s Business Center and a woman with a big idea. Rethreaded is a faith-based nonprofit whose purpose is to help “sew a new story” for people affected by the local and international sex trade. Kristin Keen lived and worked for five years in Kolkata, India. After encountering the [...]
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Paul Davis office named as franchise of the year in statewide district
23 April 2013
Marguerite and Mike Mumford, Paul Davis Restoration of North Florida office owners, along with their staff recently received top awards at Paul Davis Restoration Inc.’s national convention held in Orlando, Fla. The company received honors as Franchise of the Year in the Florida district with total sales volume attained in the franchise network. “We work [...]
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New boats at Freedom Boat Club
19 April 2013
When you join a fitness club, you don’t expect to see a constant stream of upgraded equipment. When you join a golf club, you don’t expect the course to be improved every year. Those are not realistic expectations. But members of the Freedom Boat Club know through experience that “new and improved” is not a [...]
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Defined by Execution
18 April 2013
I dare say we have all met those people with grand ideas that can talk a big game; but when it comes down to it, they lack the execution skills. Sadly, that seems to describe most. Why? Because the execution is the hard part! I recall a lunch I had, a few years ago, with [...]
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FCMA raises funds for UNF Engineering Scholarships
16 April 2013
The First Coast Manufacturers Association (FCMA) conducted its 23rd annual golf tournament to fund engineering scholarships to the University of North Florida (UNF). Approximately 144 golfers participated in the event held at the Omni Amelia Island Oak Marsh Golf Course. Over 65 area companies were represented. “Proceeds from the fundraiser will go towards paying for [...]
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