Issue 18 April 29

We were pleased to have Hampton Ray from the Florida Department of Transportation as our guest speaker last week. We received a detailed synopsis of the new updates being made to our high traffic areas. 18 months from now, we are scheduled to have a new toll-based express lane system operated by SunPass to relieve […]


Issue 17 April 22

This week we deviated from our traditional guest speaker format and dedicated the entire meeting to business networking. Both SBMC members and their guests had the opportunity to speak in front of the entire group about their business. As a follow-up tip, I encourage each of you to update your online profile on the club […]


Issue 16 April 15

News4Jax anchor Kent Justice visited our club last week to give an overview of news media in northeast Florida. After sharing about how his career transpired, Kent took feedback from the audience to formulate questions for his upcoming interview with Governor Rick Scott. This week’s meeting is all about business networking. I hope you’ll join […]


Issue 15 April 8

Last week Luisa Russoman was our guest speaker and she provided insightful points on cyber security. Phishing, Spear Fishing (I never even heard of this), Spam, etc. Good stuff we all need to know. Aroma’s Cigar and Wine Bar on Southside Blvd continues to be a fantastic venue for our Annual Car Show, which was […]


Issue 14 April 1

Manufacturing professional Mike Templeton visited our club last week and it was interesting to hear his take on the manufacturing industry in northeast Florida. On a national level, the predictions are that the U.S. will surpass China in manufacturing ten years from now. As this sector grows, employers will be seeking a workforce with both […]