Issue 89 August 29
Last week we welcomed Jeff Price via virtual meeting as we learned more about the Jacksonville Port Authority and how it assists in making Jacksonville a global shipping hub. I want to thank everyone who came out to the flag retirement ceremony or provided flags to be retired. It was a great event that the […]
Issue 88 August 22
Last week we welcomed Jim Overton, Duval County Tax Collector. Mr. Overton discussed the fact that Jacksonville, due to consolidation, varies and has a more complex network than other cities and municipalities in Florida. One way to accommodate residents of Duval county is to “drive productivity by using technology”. Mr. Overton talked about the new […]
Issue 87 August 15
Last week we held what I believe to be one of our best programs of the year, our Public Service Awards. It’s always great to recognize the men and women who work tirelessly to keep our communities safe. This year it was also very nice to see so many of our members in attendance. I […]
Issue 86 August 8
Last week we welcomed Brett Martineau who spoke to us about his journey to becoming a sportscaster, the current sports landscape in Jacksonville, his views on making downtown Jacksonville a destination, and why local sportscasting works in Jacksonville when so many other cities have gone away from it. He also reminded us all that AM […]
Issue 85 August 1
Last week we welcomed Tom Jones from Manifest Distillery, who spoke to us about some exciting changes in Florida as well as distilleries. This includes allowing distilleries to sell their own spirits on site! He also allowed us to sample some of Manifest’s spirits. If you have not tried them before, I highly recommend it. […]
