JAX Boldest, a new regional contest, is seeking entries and votes from the public to identify the best company, non-profit organization and project of 2011. Northeast Florida residents can submit entries starting today until March 31 in the form of a video, picture or written description. Residents can choose the entries they think are the best by voting on the website.

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NAIOP of Northeast Florida, the region’s commercial real estate trade association, hosted approximately 150 guests this past Friday at a luncheon featuring Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll. During the lunch, Lt. Gov. Carroll discussed the state’s progress and focus on education, jobs and economic growth, as well gave the group an update on Northeast Florida’s business and education sectors.

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Interested in traveling abroad, but need some help taking the plunge? The JAX Chamber will host nine-day trips to China and Germany in October that are open to anyone interested in exploring the countries.

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Leadership Jacksonville, a program that develops youth and adult leaders in Northeast Florida, recently partnered with the Jacksonville Public Education Fund (JPEF) to host a ONE by ONE program. The ONE by ONE campaign is an unprecedented, city-wide initiative to bring together thousands of people in Jacksonville to create a shared vision for public education and work to make that vision a reality. Through structured discussions, such as the one hosted by Leadership Jacksonville, ONE by ONE aims to identify the priorities of the community and turn them into an action plan.

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Jacksonville appears on the National Association of Home Builders’ list of improving housing markets. The list now contains 76 improving markets, up from 41 in December, according to NAHB’s and First American’s Improving Markets Index. According to NAHB, Jacksonville is considered to be one of 76 cities showing signs of a rebound with their real estate market.

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Mark your calendars for Thursday, Jan. 19. That’s when the JAX Chamber will recognize community business leaders and celebrate the region’s numerous successes when it hosts its 127th Annual Meeting, from 6 to 9 p.m., at The Florida Theatre in Downtown Jacksonville. More than 700 people are expected to attend.

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If you’re haven’t done so already, it’s time to register for this Friday’s NAIOP of Northeast Florida luncheon featuring guest speaker Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll. The lunch will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 13, at the Hyatt Regency – Jacksonville Riverfront. Lt. Gov. Carroll will discuss the state’s progress and focus on education, jobs and economic growth, as well as provide an update on Northeast Florida’s business and education sectors.

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The Northeast Florida Builders Association (NEFBA) and the NEFBA Sales & Marketing Council (SMC) welcomed a new board of directors and officers at an induction ceremony and breakfast held at the University of North Florida University Center today. During the event, the new 2012 board members were inducted and six awards were presented to local industry leaders.

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Less than a week into the New Year and 2012 is off to a great start with announcements of several exciting projects. Have you heard about Embraer’s recently-awarded $355 million military contract and National Healing Corporation’s, formerly Diversified Clinical Solutions, expansion plans?

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Clockwork Marketing Services and THE PLAYERS Championship were honored to receive an Award of Excellence in the Community Relations category for THE PLAYERS' community outreach efforts during the 2011 tournament.

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