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Entries from December 2010

Mark Your 2011 Calendars – We’ve Got Some Big Events Coming Your Way

December 16th, 2010 · Leave a Comment

The end of the year is near and many of you are getting ready to toss out your 2010 calendars. As you look ahead to 2011, we wanted to fill you in on a few big events coming up in the first quarter that need to be added to your new business calendar.

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JAXBIZ Preparing to Interview Jacksonville’s Spring Election Candidates

December 15th, 2010 · Leave a Comment

Jacksonville’s spring elections, where voters will choose a new mayor and numerous new City Council members, are more than three months away. Yet members of the Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce and its nonpartisan political organization, JAXBIZ, are working to keep the community politically energized and engaged as the elections near. The organization’s members are currently meeting to plan the candidates interview process.

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ULI Young Leaders Group Tours JAXPORT

December 14th, 2010 · Leave a Comment

The brisk winter weather didn’t keep a group of almost 20 of the Urban Land Institute’s Young Leaders Group members from enjoying a fascinating tour of JAXPORT last week.

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Cornerstone Highlights Business Development and Job Growth for Jacksonville

December 13th, 2010 · Leave a Comment

Future job growth and business development were highlighted in a recent Business Briefs and Updates posted by Cornerstone, the economic development arm of the Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce.

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Tour Historic Springfield This Weekend

December 10th, 2010 · Leave a Comment

Springfield has undergone revitalization and the Springfield Preservation and Revitalization Council invites you to go downtown and participate in the Springfield Home Tour being held this weekend, Dec. 10 and 11 starting at 5:30 p.m. with last tickets being sold at 8 p.m.

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Ocean’s Edge Condominiums Sees Influx of Multi-Generational Vacation Home Buyers

December 9th, 2010 · Leave a Comment

A recent phenomenon of multiple generations owning a residence as a shared vacation home is changing the way people define what they can afford. The trend is referred to as multi-generational vacation homes and Ocean’s Edge, the coastal community located in south Jacksonville Beach, has seen an influx of family members purchasing homes together.

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Are You Ready for the NAHB International Builder’s Show?

December 8th, 2010 · Leave a Comment

Each year the National Association of Homebuilders hosts its annual Internation Builder's Show (IBS) where it highlights the latest in building innovation and industry news. This year's event is right down the road in Orlando, Fla. Jan. 12 -15.

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Get Your Networking on in December

December 7th, 2010 · Leave a Comment

As the year comes to a close there are several local organizations offering exciting programs and networking opportunities. We put together a brief overview of a few upcoming events you can’t afford to miss!

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NAHB Launches Website to Inform Consumers about Mortgage Interest Deductions

December 6th, 2010 · Leave a Comment

NAHB has launched a new website, www.SaveMyMortgageInterestDeduction.com that provides NAHB members and consumers with up-to-date information on the threat to the mortgage deduction and engages the public in defense of this cornerstone of American housing policy.

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Economic Development News from JEDC

December 3rd, 2010 · Leave a Comment

The Jacksonville Economic Development Commission (JEDC) is giving us the scoop on the latest economic developments for the city. Their latest report show signs of job growth, national kudos for Jacksonville and the hottest news in film, sports and entertainment. Here are some of the highlights:

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