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Entries from December 2010

Bring In 2011 With a Bang!

December 30th, 2010 · Leave a Comment

Are you sad to see 2010 go or are you wishing it good riddance? Either way, downtown Jacksonville is the place to be while you’re doing it! Here are a couple events going on downtown for those of you who don’t have plans yet:

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Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce Offers Year in Review

December 29th, 2010 · Leave a Comment

In 2010 the Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce partnered with numerous organizations to help defeat Amendment 4, fill EverBank Field, help small businesses grow and, through its economic development arm, Cornerstone, add 3,200 new jobs and strengthen Jacksonville’s position as America’s Logistics Center.

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Kick Off the New Year at the Gator Bowl Downtown

December 28th, 2010 · Leave a Comment

The Gator Bowl is a fun way to start off the new year. Here are some downtown Jacksonville events at the Jacksonville Landing to help get you in the New Year’s and Gator Bowl spirit:

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Updates from the Jacksonville Economic Development Commission

December 27th, 2010 · Leave a Comment

Two thumbs up to the Jacksonville Economic Development Commission (JEDC) on all of the progress they have made in enhancing downtown. Most visible progress has been made improving the attractiveness of downtown through improved streetscaping. The changes to Main Street are dramatic largely due to a landscaping and hardscaping plan along this major thoroughfare and the conversion of a dilapidated surface parking lot into a new pocket park. Here are some of the other developments that are making a big difference downtown:

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Five Festive Ways to Celebrate the Holidays in Jacksonville

December 24th, 2010 · Leave a Comment

Here are a few fun and festive ways to celebrate the holidays in Jacksonville.

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13th Annual Jinglebells ProAm Golf Tournament Raises $138,000 to benefit Monique Burr Foundation for Children

December 23rd, 2010 · Leave a Comment

World-renowned golf celebrities and local teams recently teed up together and raised $138,000 at the 13th Annual Monique Burr Foundation for Children, Inc.’s Jinglebells ProAm Golf Tournament.

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Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa Welcomes New Golf Sales Manager

December 22nd, 2010 · Leave a Comment

The Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa in Ponte Vedra Beach recently added another accomplished professional to its management team. Matthew Barnes has been named the resort’s golf sales manager. Barnes is responsible for sales and promotion of group golf outings and trips.

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NEFBA Holiday Giving

December 21st, 2010 · Leave a Comment

The Northeast Florida Builders Association (NEFBA) participated in several holiday activities to support local charitable organizations this month.

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Area Development Magazine Ranks Jacksonville Among Top 15 Most Attractive Metro Areas for Business

December 20th, 2010 · Leave a Comment

There is great news to report about our town! The city of Jacksonville ranks in the Top 15 of Area Development magazine’s most attractive metropolitan regions for business. Jacksonville was recognized for its business-friendly environment and consistent job growth.

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Students Help Sisler Johnston Interior Design Complete New Model Home

December 17th, 2010 · Leave a Comment

Two students from Bartram Trail High School’s interior design program recently enjoyed a unique, hands-on learning opportunity with Sisler Johnston Interior Design. The students assisted members of the Jacksonville interior design firm with the installation of the Sydney, the new Mattamy Homes model at The Colony at Greenbrier. The Sydney is a luxurious and elegant single-family model home featuring the latest in design trends and furnishings by Sisler Johnston Interior Design.

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