The JAX Chamber continues Industry Weeks visiting some of North Florida's most innovative Advanced Manufacturing companies. With a skilled, highly trained workforce and Class A industrial park facilities, the region is a Florida leader for percentage of labor force engaged in advanced manufacturing. Companies and organizations include SAFT, BAE Systems, Inc., UNF's Manufacturing Innovation Partnership, and Sally Corporation.

[Read more →]

NAIOP of Northeast Florida, the region’s commercial real estate authority and trade association, recently announced its annual award winners at the organization’s “Annual Awards & Celebration 2012.” Hosted at the Times-Union Center for Performing Arts, the event drew approximately 200 guests who enjoyed a cocktail reception, award presentation and dinner reception.

[Read more →]

If you are ready to mix football with business, it’s go time! Registration is underway for the Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce Kickoff Luncheon with the Jacksonville Jaguars on Tuesday, Sept. 6. Hosted by JAXUSA Partnership, formerly known as Cornerstone Regional Development Partnership, the luncheon guests include Wayne and Delores Barr Weaver, Coach Jack Del Rio, the entire Jacksonville Jaguars football team and coaching staff, the Roar Cheerleaders and Jaxson De Ville.

[Read more →]

Cornerstone, the economic development arm of the Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce, recently announced that Lee Thomas, Chairman of Rayonier, will serve as the 2010 Cornerstone Chair.

He will help continue current development initiatives and work …

[Read more →]