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 [...]
A Tale of Diesel and Dollars
28 February 2013
Omar Cuerto isn’t exactly a household name, and neither is his company, Dieselogic. But he was thrust into the spotlight a few weeks back after the news broke that Shad Kahn “gave” him a million dollars. I sat down informally with Omar to learn a little more about how he attracted the attention of one [...]
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SBA to expand access to loan programs
26 February 2013
Fewer regulations will streamline applications and ensure program integrity through enhanced oversight Borrowers and lenders of loans backed by the U.S. Small Business Administration will have greater access to capital and less paperwork as a result of a proposed regulation aimed at streamlining the SBA application process, while also strengthening oversight and the integrity of [...]
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The Jacksonville District Office is seeking participants for its Emerging Leaders Program-Class of 2013
22 February 2013
The Jacksonville District Office is seeking participants for its Emerging Leaders Program-Class of 2013 What is Emerging Leaders? The Emerging Leaders is an intensive training initiative to accelerate high-potential small businesses’ growth in America’s inner-cities. This comprehensive curriculum provides the tools to catapult participating companies to the next level and help them emerge as [...]
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Höegh Autoliners Reviewing Sites for New Jacksonville Headquarters
15 February 2013
Representatives from Höegh Autoliners, Inc. returned to Northeast Florida this week and met with leaders from JAXUSA Partnership, a division of the JAX Chamber, and JAXPORT to review potential sites for the company’s new U.S. headquarters. Last week, Höegh announced it is moving its U.S. headquarters to Jacksonville from Jericho, N.Y. The company’s decision to [...]
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Why Content Marketing is King
14 February 2013
Join us on Thursday February 28, 2013 when a large group of Northeast Florida’s local marketers, professionals and business owners are scheduled to attend a presentation entitled “Why Content Marketing Is King”. The program event is being hosted by the Jacksonville chapter of the American Marketing Association (JAMA). JAMA’s monthly event features speaker Michelle Calcote [...]
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Local CPA Firm “Adds” Two More
12 February 2013
A First Coast CPA firm added two more staff members to its growing company family. Patrick & Robinson CPAs, with offices in St. Nicholas and Ponte Vedra, recently hired Timothy Raines, CPA as the team’s tax manager and Marisela Barcenas, CPA, CFE as its audit manager. Raines is a Florida native with extensive experience in [...]
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Grubb & Ellis|Phoenix Realty Group negotiates leases for Quadrant II
07 February 2013
Grubb & Ellis|Phoenix Realty Group Senior Vice President Bert Smith recently negotiated two leases on behalf of the landlord in Quadrant II located at 4655 Salisbury Road. Step Up for Students, represented by Oliver Barakat with CBRE, leased approximately 30,000 square feet of office space and Plaza Home Mortgage, represented by Paul Kelly with Coughlin [...]
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The Present and Future Role of Marketing and PR
04 February 2013
Over 70 of Northeast Florida’s local marketers, professionals and local business owners recently attended a presentation entitled “The Present and Future Role of Marketing and Public Relations”. The program event was hosted by the Jacksonville chapter of the American Marketing Association (JAMA). JAMA’s monthly event featured speaker Shane Johnston, VP and Account Director at Capstrat [...]
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JAMA Adds New Board Members for 2012-13 Term
01 February 2013
The Jacksonville Chapter of the American Marketing Association (JAMA) today announced additions to its board of directors. The board’s term will run until June 2013. The new board members are: Christine Eagan, Vice President of Sponsorship. Christine works in the development department North Florida National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Nicole Reed, Chapter Secretary. Nicole is a [...]
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Advanced Disposal donates $40,000 in office furniture to Clay County Chamber of Commerce
01 February 2013
Opportunity to Help Business, Community Partner While Recycling Advanced Disposal, an integrated environmental services company, donated $40,000 worth of high quality, office furniture to Clay County Chamber of Commerce to update and furnish its offices. Advanced Disposal recently announced the decision to keep its corporate headquarters in Northeast Florida. The company moved in to a [...]
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President and CEO John Hirabayashi named to Jax Chamber Board of Directors
31 January 2013
John Hirabayashi, president and CEO of Community First Credit Union, a state-chartered credit union serving more than 106,000 members on the First Coast, was recently elected to the JAX Chamber 2013 Board of Directors. Hirabayashi will serve as the board’s Member Relations Vice-Chair. He is the only board member representing a locally based financial institution. [...]
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Stellar Promotes Three Executives to Vice President
30 January 2013
Stellar, a fully integrated firm focused on design, engineering, construction and mechanical services worldwide, has promoted three of its executives to Vice President roles. Tom Boll has been promoted to Vice President of Project Development. A 21-year Stellar veteran, Boll joined Stellar directly out of college, rising through the ranks from Field Engineer, to Superintendent, Project Manager, and Project Developer. Boll oversees development [...]
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2013 Small Business Leader of the Year – Vanice Serrano
25 January 2013
Serrano keeps on trucking The JAX Chamber has approximately 3,000 members but only one overall Chamber Small Business Leader of the Year. This year’s winner, Vanice Serrano of ASAP Towing and Storage Company, was chosen from among 10 finalists. The SBLY finalists were selected for the honor by the Chamber Councils, the Beaches Division and [...]
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The 6 degrees of Vanice
24 January 2013
Perhaps you are familiar with six degrees of separation concept. It is the idea that everyone is six or fewer steps away, by way of introduction, from any other person in the world. It was in 1994 that three Albright college students were sitting around watching the actor Kevin Bacon in the cult movie, Footloose. [...]
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HandsOn Jacksonville Announces New Strategic Advocacy and Advancement Director
23 January 2013
HandsOn Jacksonville, formerly Volunteer Jacksonville, announced that Suzanne Teate, Ph.D. will serve as Director of Strategic Advocacy and Advancement. “In the non-profit sector, we know only too well that volunteers are the backbone of most agencies and organizations, but that partnerships with both the corporate and private realms, along with staff, are paramount, especially now, [...]
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Cathy Hufstetler Promoted To Vice President Of Consumer Lending For 121 Financial Credit Union
21 January 2013
Cathy Hufstetler, Director of Lending for 121 Financial Credit Union, has been promoted to Vice President, announced 121 Financial CEO William Braddock. In her position, Hufstetler will be responsible for directing and providing strategic oversight of mortgage and consumer lending. Other duties include product research and development, formulating policies, guidelines and procedures and oversight of [...]
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Paul Davis franchise moves to historic, downtown Jacksonville location
17 January 2013
Paul Davis Restoration of North Florida, a leading provider of fire, water and mold damage restoration services for residential and commercial properties announced today that their company has formally moved to a new location at 2111 North Liberty Street in the historic Springfield neighborhood in downtown Jacksonville. The franchise office, operations center, contents cleaning, and [...]
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Northeast FL Builders Association Installs New Officers, Announces Annual Award Recipients
17 January 2013
The Northeast Florida Builders Association (NEFBA) and the NEFBA Sales and Marketing Council (SMC) welcomed a new board of directors and officers at an induction ceremony and breakfast held at the University of North Florida University Center. Also during the event, six awards were presented to local industry leaders. The NEFBA 2013 Board of Directors [...]
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Paul Davis Restoration of North Florida roofing division opens for business
14 January 2013
Staff named as HAAG Certified Roof Inspectors and licensed roofing contractors Paul Davis Restoration of North Florida has formally announced the opening of a roofing division. Kindra George, Paul Davis’ Senior Associate and Mike Mumford, owner of the company have completed coursework and are now HAAG Certified Roof Inspectors. Mumford is licensed in the State [...]
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Dreams Come True Announces the Appointment of a New Executive Director
11 January 2013
Dreams Come True, the only locally based nonprofit organization dedicated to fulfilling the dreams of children with life-threatening illnesses, is honored to announce the appointment of Sheri K. Criswell as executive director. Before joining Dreams Come True on Monday, January 7, Criswell was executive director since 2004 at the American Diabetes Association’s North Florida/South Georgia [...]
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