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Entries from January 2011

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Raises $87,000 at 11th Annual 65 Roses Golf and Tennis Classic

January 17th, 2011 · Leave a Comment

We've got more good news to report on the nonprofit scene! The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of North Florida announced it raised more than $87,000 at its 11th Annual 65 Roses Golf and Tennis Classic at Jacksonville Golf & Country Club.

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Jacksonville Magazine Honors Companies that Care

January 14th, 2011 · Leave a Comment

We live in a city of big givers with even bigger hearts and Jacksonville Magazine has the proof. The monthly city magazine’s staff celebrated the Northeast Florida’s community-minded businesses at its Companies That Care luncheon yesterday.

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Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce’s 126th Annual Meeting Set for Jan. 18

January 13th, 2011 · Leave a Comment

The Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce will announce its “Small Business Leader of the Year” and install officers at its 126th annual meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 18 at The Florida Theatre. The meeting is scheduled for 6 to 9 p.m.

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Join the City of Jacksonville in Commemorating MLK Jr.

January 12th, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Join the City of Jacksonville in celebrating Martin Luther King Jr.’s impact on our country and community. The 24th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast is Friday, Jan. 14 from 7:30-9:30 a.m. at the Prime Osborn Convention Center. Registration begins at 7 a.m. and parking is free to attendees.

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Sisler Johnston Interior Design Awarded CAPS Designation

January 11th, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Judith Sisler Johnston, allied member, ASID, and president of Sisler Johnston Interior Design, recently became one of the select group of professionals nationwide to earn the Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) designation, identifying her as one of the building industry’s top professionals with skill and knowledge specific to home and commercial modifications for aging-in-place. CAPS provides the skills and knowledge to help retirees and older adults age-in-place independently and comfortably in their homes.

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GreenPointe Homes Debuts New Homes and Hosts Grand Opening Events This Month

January 10th, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Jacksonville’s newest homebuilder – GreenPointe Homes – recently announced the opening of its first fully furnished model home, The Clover, and four homes ready for immediate move-in at the new community of Cedar Bay, a single-family neighborhood located on Jacksonville’s growing Northside that will feature builders GreenPointe Homes and Mattamy Homes.

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NEFBA Announces Endorsement for Mayor

January 10th, 2011 · Leave a Comment

It's time to think elections again as the 2011 mayoral race begins to gather steam. At Friday's Northeast Florida Builders Association (NEFBA) 2011 Installation and Awards Ceremony, the builder industry advocate endorsed Tax Collector Mike Hogan for Jacksonville mayor.

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NEFBA Installation and Awards Ceremony Celebrates Leaders in the Builder Community

January 7th, 2011 · Leave a Comment

The Northeast Florida Builders Association (NEFBA) hosted its Installation and Awards Breakfast at the UNF University Center this morning. The event had a fantastic showing as hundreds of top leaders in the Northeast Florida building industry gathered to cheer each other on.

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Sawgrass Marriott Chef David Scalise to be a featured speaker on Sustainable Cuisine at Chef to Chef Conference in San Francisco

January 6th, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa Executive Chef David Scalise has been selected as a featured speaker at the 2011 Chef to Chef Conference in San Francisco. The conference, which will take place in early March, is one of the premier annual events for the club and resort industry.

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The JEDC Highlights Lessons Learned in Downtown Development

January 5th, 2011 · Leave a Comment

In honor of a new year, let’s take a second to look back at the lessons learned in the last three years of downtown development. The three main themes during implementation of downtown development are: the importance of street-level improvements; increasing the value proposition for private investment; and re-evaluating how to get sustainable funding for downtown development.

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