2022
Jan 27, 2022: JAX Bridges grad doubles revenue during the pandemic
Jan 25, 2022: JAX Bridges grads among finalists for Small Business Leaders of the Year
Jan 24, 2022: JAX Bridges grad sees growth opportunities
2021
Nov 12, 2021: JAX Bridges grad (Amy Hales) leverages program principles to create a place for community engagement
Sep 15, 2021: JAX Bridges grad (Rethreaded) acquires Amelia Toffee (also a JAX Bridges grad)
Jul 26, 2021: Bridges grad reflects on value of program
Jun 15, 2021: Bridges grads Mr. Potato Spread announce franchise opportunities
Jun 2, 2021: Bridges grad to help lead statewide initiative in entrepreneurship
Jun 2, 2021: Bridges grad to help lead statewide initiative in entrepreneurship
May 20, 2021: Bridges grads Rubin Iron Works qualifies as finalist for the 2021 Florida Sterling Manufacturing Business Excellence…
Apr 2, 2021: Bridges grad OnPay Solutions enters growing AP Automation market
Mar 22, 2021: JAX Bridges program wins Best Paper Award for economic gardening concept at international business conference
Mar 12, 2021: Sales and job growth move Vested Metal International to #35 on Inc 5000 Regionals
Feb 8, 2021: JAX Bridges graduate (Mr. Potato Spread) adds jobs and opens new location
Jan 27, 2021: JAX Bridges graduate (Bee Mortgage) lands on Top 20 List of Fintech in Florida
Jan 25, 2021: Bridges grad Amelia Toffee featured on Home Shopping Network
Jan 19, 2021: JAX Bridges graduate (Emergent Consulting) advances entrepreneur opportunities
Jan 14, 2021: JAX Bridges thrives for entrepreneurs (Application period opens)
2020
Nov 12, 2020: JAX Bridges evolves with new programming
Oct 26, 2020: JR Dexter experiences growth post JAX Bridges
Oct 15, 2020: JAX Bridges program spurs more innovation
Oct 8, 2020: Bridges grad purchases new headquarters for $1.5 Million
Sep 14, 2020: 2020 Small Business Leaders reflect on JAX Bridges experience
Jul 21, 2020: Join us for the next Bridges Town Hall
Jul 10, 2020: Profile Gorilla: JAX Bridges Grad Goes National
Jun 17, 2020: Bridges grad Curits Wood shares insight after securing funding to disrupt mortgage industry
Jun 11, 2020: Two Bridges grads are finalist/winner for the JAX Daily Record’s Top Entrepreneurs in Northeast Florida
Apr 20, 2020: The Bridges Program opens online submission period for remote Capability Statement & Business Model Reviews
Mar 23, 2020: The Bridges Program adds call scheduling & additional resources to increase support to entrepreneurs
Mar 16, 2020: The Bridges Program provides business continuity for entrepreneurs with online offerings
Mar 11, 2020: JAX Bridges launches online program to prep for COVID-19
Feb 12, 2020: 1800 Square Feet Of Entrepreneurial Success
Jan 22, 2020: Six JAX Bridges grads earn JAX Chamber Small Business Leader of the Year designations
2019
Nov 21, 2019: The Bridges Small Business Initiative hosts its 11th Bridge2Biz Event connecting entrepreneurs with pitch opportunities
Nov 20, 2019: The Bridges Small Business Initiative supporting high school entrepreneurs with service learning project in St Johns County
Nov 15, 2019: The Bridges Small Business Initiative hosts UNF Students as a part of CASS program to promote entrepreneurship
Oct 30, 2019: JAX Bridges grad Sara Slettebo adds 35 jobs in 18 months
Oct 21, 2019: The Bridges Small Business Initiative supporting high school entrepreneurs with service learning project in Clay County
Oct 12, 2019: The Bridges program is accepting applications with the St Johns County Chamber
Sep 28, 2019: JAX Bridges grad Viv Helwig lands on Inc 5000
Sep 26, 2019: JAX Bridges grad Alfeda Boney Reliford lands contract with Operation New Hope/Ready4Work
Sep 6, 2019: JAX Bridges grad & CEO Anita Comisky says the company “just started to explode” this year
Aug 15, 2019: The Bridges Small Business initiative announces application period for Jacksonville
Aug 14, 2019: Hear from JAX participants about the impact of The Bridges Small Business Initiative
Aug 2, 2019: The Bridges Small Business Initiative supports youth in innovation with JEA and Ren JAX in 5-week program
Jul 30, 2019: Three JAX Bridges grads (I-Tech Personnel Services; OnPay Solutions; & Vested Metals) qualify for 50 Fastest Growing
Jul 2, 2019: JAX Bridges grad grows by 80% and relocates facility