Have you heard about the statewide effort to highlight the importance of international trade as a powerful driver of economic growth in Florida? May is Florida World Trade Month, a campaign supported by the JAX Chamber, Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT), Jacksonville Aviation Authority (JAA), Enterprise Florida, the Florida Chamber of Commerce, and numerous others to raise awareness of Florida’s critical role in the global economy. To learn more, visit www.floridaworldtrademonth.com

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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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If you’re already planning ahead to 2012, mark your calendars for Jan. 13 when NAIOP of Northeast Florida, the region’s commercial real estate trade association, will host a luncheon featuring guest speaker Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll.

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NAIOP of Northeast Florida, the region’s commercial real estate authority and trade association, and Urban Land Institute (ULI) North Florida will host a joint luncheon event on Sept. 29 featuring guest speaker Gray Swoope, Florida’s Secretary of Commerce and president and CEO of Enterprise Florida Inc.

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The St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed Enterprise Florida President Gray Swoope to St. Augustine for an economic development mission tour. The tour, in cooperation with the St. Johns County Commission, the St. Johns County Industrial Development Authority and Northeast Florida Regional Airport Authority, enabled Swoope to meet with area economic development leaders at the Chamber’s headquarters in St. Augustine before touring relocation sites and the Rulon Co. at World Commerce Park.

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