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JAX Chamber – New Approach to Lead Northeast Florida into a Prosperous Era

September 22nd, 2011 · Leave a Comment

The Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce has launched a new, organized approach to lead Northeast Florida to greater economic prosperity. The organization is implementing dynamic programs, a stronger and unified image and the redesign of its building downtown. The unified image includes a consistent message and appearance throughout the Chamber as well as the new name, JAX Chamber, and corresponding logos.

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Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce to Host Informational Meeting for March Trip to Spain

September 12th, 2011 · Leave a Comment

If you have ever wanted to visit Spain, the Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce has a trip for you. The Chamber is hosting a week-long trip to Barcelona and Madrid from March 10 to 17. The trip is open to everyone interested in exploring the country and the Chamber is inviting the public to attend an informational meeting from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 20, in the Florida Room at the Jacksonville Marriott Southpoint, located at 4670 Salisbury Road.

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JAXUSA Partnership Hosts Kickoff Luncheon with Jacksonville Jaguars!

August 23rd, 2011 · Leave a Comment

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.

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JWBC and English Solutions Hosting Federal Contracting Forum on Aug. 24

August 10th, 2011 · Leave a Comment

The Jacksonville Women’s Business Center (JWBC) and English Solutions Inc. are co-hosting a Federal Contracting Forum on Wednesday, Aug. 24, to share federal contracting opportunities available to all business owners, including the process and strategy to obtain contracts, and the Small Business Administration’s Women’s Procurement Program, also known as the 8(m) contracting program. The forum is designed to assist local businesses with securing more federal contracts and encourage further business and job growth in Northeast Florida.

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Downtown and Arlington Councils Host Public Policy Forum

July 21st, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Florida Sen. John Thrasher and Audrey Moran, co-chair of Mayor Alvin Brown’s transition team, spoke at the Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce’s first Public Policy Executive Overview earlier this week. The Downtown and Arlington Councils welcomed more than 75 local business leaders to the forum, which examined state and local budget process.

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Cornerstone to Become JAXUSA Partnership

July 15th, 2011 · Leave a Comment

There is a new identity for our Regional Economic Development Partnership. Cornerstone Regional Development Partnership announced during the 2nd Quarter Cornerstone Luncheon that it will roll out its new name, JAXUSA Partnership, during the next few months.

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Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce, Business Leaders Attend Air Show in Paris, France

June 28th, 2011 · Leave a Comment

A delegation of Jacksonville business leaders, including representatives of the Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce, its economic development arm, Cornerstone Regional Development Partnership, and the Jacksonville Aviation Authority (JAA) showcased Northeast Florida at the 49th International Paris Air Show, promoting future job growth and business development in the region. A team of eight business leaders, including Chamber Chair Hugh Greene, Chair-elect Tom Van Berkel and Jacksonville Aviation Authority CEO Steve Grossman, met with 16 prospective companies and four new companies looking at Northeast Florida.

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Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce Leaders Honored Among Jacksonville’s Top 50 Small Business Influencers

June 9th, 2011 · Leave a Comment

We want to congratulate the “dream team” of “must-know” business leaders who were honored Wednesday night at Advantage magazine’s “Meet the Top 50 Small Business Influencers” event. The honorees included three key leaders of the Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce – Entrepreneurial Development Division Vice President Sandy Bartow, Jacksonville Women’s Business Center (JWBC) Director Pat Blanchard and Beaches Division and Chamber Councils Director John Bryan.

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Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce Represented Among Jacksonville’s Top 50 Small Business Influencers

May 25th, 2011 · Leave a Comment

If you’re looking to fast forward your career and business, there’s a networking event coming up that you won’t want to miss. “Meet the Top 50 Small Business Influencers” will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. on June 8 at Aloft at Tapestry Park.

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Mayor-Elect Alvin Brown Speaks to Chamber Members at Downtown Council Meeting

May 24th, 2011 · Leave a Comment

The early morning crowd stood to their feet and cheered as Mayor-Elect Alvin Brown entered Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Downtown Council Breakfast meeting on Friday.

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